PSYCH 354 FINAL EXAM (chapters 1-14) QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
The notion that development in later life builds upon changes that occurred earlier in
development is known as the principle of
A. continuity of changes.
B. primary aging.
C. inter-individual differences.
D. survival of the fittest. - ANSWER continuity of changes
A woman who has just turned 85 feels that everyone she meets treats her with less respect
than she feels she used to have when she was younger. This woman sees herself as the target
of:
A. accommodation.
B. socialism.
C. disengagement.
D. ageism. - ANSWER Ageism
Dr. Green hypothesized that Americans over the age of 60 are more likely to eat beef than to
eat fish.
The dependent variable in this study is:
A. Beef
,B. Fish
C. Preference for beef or fish
D. Age - ANSWER Preference for beef or fish
T/F Younger adults are less similar to each other than are older adults. - ANSWER False
Having unusually strong muscles, a fit cardiovascular system, and good mobility would signify
that an older adult has a younger _____________ age.
A. biological
B. normative
C. qualitative
D. maturational - ANSWER Biological
The term "biopsychosocial" in referring to development means that:
A. the period of infancy is regarded as most important.
B. later life is seen as involving inevitable decline.
C. change is understood from an integrative perspective.
D. greater emphasis is given to biological factors. - ANSWER changes is understood from an
integrated perspective
Baby Boomers were born in which span of years?
,A. 1929-1941
B. 1895- 1924
C. 1945-1964
D. 1973-1996 - ANSWER 1945-1964
Which of the following is not among the research methods described in your text book?
A. surveys
B. limited consent
C. Focus groups
D. Archival - ANSWER limited consent
Today, most psychologists accept the idea that human development goes on throughout life.
This concept of development as lifelong is called the _______________ approach.
qualitative
lifespan
nature - nurture
biopsychosocial - ANSWER lifespan
Which of the following is a correct interpretation of Erikson's epigenetic principle?
, A. There is a series of stages that unfold from each other throughout life.
B. The final three stages are not as important as the first five stages.
C. The only possible psychosocial issue faced by college students involves identity.
D. Resolution of early childhood stages does not affect resolution of later stages. - ANSWER
There is a series of stages that unfold from each other throughout life.
The idea that the status of older people in society diminishes as that society becomes
increasingly industrialized is known as the ____________ theory of ageism.
possible selves
multiple jeopardy
inoculation
modernization - ANSWER modernization
The process of life review, in which the individual reconsiders past life events, is associated
with which of Erikson's psychosocial stages?
Basic trust vs. mistrust
Ego integrity vs. despair
Identity achievement vs. diffusion
Generativity vs. stagnation - ANSWER Ego integrity vs. despair
CORRECT ANSWERS
The notion that development in later life builds upon changes that occurred earlier in
development is known as the principle of
A. continuity of changes.
B. primary aging.
C. inter-individual differences.
D. survival of the fittest. - ANSWER continuity of changes
A woman who has just turned 85 feels that everyone she meets treats her with less respect
than she feels she used to have when she was younger. This woman sees herself as the target
of:
A. accommodation.
B. socialism.
C. disengagement.
D. ageism. - ANSWER Ageism
Dr. Green hypothesized that Americans over the age of 60 are more likely to eat beef than to
eat fish.
The dependent variable in this study is:
A. Beef
,B. Fish
C. Preference for beef or fish
D. Age - ANSWER Preference for beef or fish
T/F Younger adults are less similar to each other than are older adults. - ANSWER False
Having unusually strong muscles, a fit cardiovascular system, and good mobility would signify
that an older adult has a younger _____________ age.
A. biological
B. normative
C. qualitative
D. maturational - ANSWER Biological
The term "biopsychosocial" in referring to development means that:
A. the period of infancy is regarded as most important.
B. later life is seen as involving inevitable decline.
C. change is understood from an integrative perspective.
D. greater emphasis is given to biological factors. - ANSWER changes is understood from an
integrated perspective
Baby Boomers were born in which span of years?
,A. 1929-1941
B. 1895- 1924
C. 1945-1964
D. 1973-1996 - ANSWER 1945-1964
Which of the following is not among the research methods described in your text book?
A. surveys
B. limited consent
C. Focus groups
D. Archival - ANSWER limited consent
Today, most psychologists accept the idea that human development goes on throughout life.
This concept of development as lifelong is called the _______________ approach.
qualitative
lifespan
nature - nurture
biopsychosocial - ANSWER lifespan
Which of the following is a correct interpretation of Erikson's epigenetic principle?
, A. There is a series of stages that unfold from each other throughout life.
B. The final three stages are not as important as the first five stages.
C. The only possible psychosocial issue faced by college students involves identity.
D. Resolution of early childhood stages does not affect resolution of later stages. - ANSWER
There is a series of stages that unfold from each other throughout life.
The idea that the status of older people in society diminishes as that society becomes
increasingly industrialized is known as the ____________ theory of ageism.
possible selves
multiple jeopardy
inoculation
modernization - ANSWER modernization
The process of life review, in which the individual reconsiders past life events, is associated
with which of Erikson's psychosocial stages?
Basic trust vs. mistrust
Ego integrity vs. despair
Identity achievement vs. diffusion
Generativity vs. stagnation - ANSWER Ego integrity vs. despair
