HDFS 210 Final Exam. Questions with
Correct Answers 2026-2027. Graded A
_________ is an example of a biological universal event that occurs at
relatively the same time throughout all societies. - AnsPuberty
__________ reduces the oxygen content and increases the carbon
monoxide of the mother's blood. This quickly reduces the oxygen available
for the fetus. - AnsSmoking cigarettes
_____________ is the tendency to marry someone who is similar in age,
race, education, and religion. - AnsHomogamy
A child who does not seek proximity to the mother and, after she leaves the
room, does not look distressed is exhibiting a(n) ____________. -
Ansavoidant attachment pattern
A form of learning in which a voluntary response is strengthened or
weakened by its association with positive or negative consequences is
called ______________. - Ansoperant conditioning
A large generational divide involves the use of technology. People who are
older than 65 are less likely to use technology than younger individuals.
Some of this difference may be explained by a reduction in fluid intelligence
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,that occurs as we age. What kind of barrier would describe this limitation? -
AnsCognitive
A newborn who shows interest and surprise at first seeing a new toy but
may not show interest after seeing the same toy several times is
demonstrating what type of learning? - AnsHabituation
A researcher working with college-age football players is conducting a
longitudinal study to examine and athlete's decline in on-the-field
performance as the athlete ages. What type of development would the
researcher most likely be studying? - AnsPhysical
According to developmental psychologist K. Warner Schaie, the period in
middle adulthood when people take a broader perspective than earlier,
including concerns about the world, is called the ____________. -
Ansexecutive stage
According to Erik Erikson, if an adolescent struggles to find and adopt a
suitable identity, her or she may ___________. - Ansdevelop a sense of
self that is "diffuse" because it is not organized around a central, unified
core identity
According to Erikson, from roughly ages 6 to 12, children go through the
period characterized by efforts to meet the challenges presented by
parents, peers, school, and the other complexities of the modern world.
This stage is called ______________. - Ansindustry versus inferiority
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, According to James Marcia, the status of adolescents who may have
explored various identify alternatives to some degree but have not yet
committed themselves is called _____________. - Ansmoratorium
According to Piaget, what is the key aspect of proportional thought? -
AnsSymbolic function
According to psychologist Emmy Werner, young children who are
considered resilient have _______________. - Ansaffectionate, easygoing,
and good-natured temperaments
According to research by psychologist William Perry, students entering
Harvard University tenet to have a view of the world that involved reasoning
that something was right or wrong; people were good or bad; and others
were either for them or against them. He called this _______________. -
Ansdualistic thinking
According to researchers Arnold Lazarus and Susan Folkman, and
individual's assessment of whether one's coping abilities and resources are
adequate to overcome the harm, threat, or challenge posed by the potential
stressor is called the ________________. - Anssecondary appraisal
According to Robert Sternberg, companionate love develops when
___________ is(are) present. - Ansintimacy and decision/commitment
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Correct Answers 2026-2027. Graded A
_________ is an example of a biological universal event that occurs at
relatively the same time throughout all societies. - AnsPuberty
__________ reduces the oxygen content and increases the carbon
monoxide of the mother's blood. This quickly reduces the oxygen available
for the fetus. - AnsSmoking cigarettes
_____________ is the tendency to marry someone who is similar in age,
race, education, and religion. - AnsHomogamy
A child who does not seek proximity to the mother and, after she leaves the
room, does not look distressed is exhibiting a(n) ____________. -
Ansavoidant attachment pattern
A form of learning in which a voluntary response is strengthened or
weakened by its association with positive or negative consequences is
called ______________. - Ansoperant conditioning
A large generational divide involves the use of technology. People who are
older than 65 are less likely to use technology than younger individuals.
Some of this difference may be explained by a reduction in fluid intelligence
1
,that occurs as we age. What kind of barrier would describe this limitation? -
AnsCognitive
A newborn who shows interest and surprise at first seeing a new toy but
may not show interest after seeing the same toy several times is
demonstrating what type of learning? - AnsHabituation
A researcher working with college-age football players is conducting a
longitudinal study to examine and athlete's decline in on-the-field
performance as the athlete ages. What type of development would the
researcher most likely be studying? - AnsPhysical
According to developmental psychologist K. Warner Schaie, the period in
middle adulthood when people take a broader perspective than earlier,
including concerns about the world, is called the ____________. -
Ansexecutive stage
According to Erik Erikson, if an adolescent struggles to find and adopt a
suitable identity, her or she may ___________. - Ansdevelop a sense of
self that is "diffuse" because it is not organized around a central, unified
core identity
According to Erikson, from roughly ages 6 to 12, children go through the
period characterized by efforts to meet the challenges presented by
parents, peers, school, and the other complexities of the modern world.
This stage is called ______________. - Ansindustry versus inferiority
2
, According to James Marcia, the status of adolescents who may have
explored various identify alternatives to some degree but have not yet
committed themselves is called _____________. - Ansmoratorium
According to Piaget, what is the key aspect of proportional thought? -
AnsSymbolic function
According to psychologist Emmy Werner, young children who are
considered resilient have _______________. - Ansaffectionate, easygoing,
and good-natured temperaments
According to research by psychologist William Perry, students entering
Harvard University tenet to have a view of the world that involved reasoning
that something was right or wrong; people were good or bad; and others
were either for them or against them. He called this _______________. -
Ansdualistic thinking
According to researchers Arnold Lazarus and Susan Folkman, and
individual's assessment of whether one's coping abilities and resources are
adequate to overcome the harm, threat, or challenge posed by the potential
stressor is called the ________________. - Anssecondary appraisal
According to Robert Sternberg, companionate love develops when
___________ is(are) present. - Ansintimacy and decision/commitment
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