D202 Human Growth and Development Prep
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Which learning theory suggests that behavior is learned through observation,
modeling, reinforcement, and punishment? - ANSWER-social learning theory
A major difference between Erikson and Freud's developmental theories is that
Erikson's theory is focused on ____ development. - ANSWER-social
The developmental growth spurt in middle childhood tends to being earlier for
boys or girls - ANSWER-girls
Silas is obese. Due to this diagnosis, he might experience reduction in which of
these areas: Working Memory, Mental Flexibility, Executive Functioning -
ANSWER-All of these
Silas's mother refuses to accept that her son is overweight, she maintains that he is
just going through an awkward stage. This common parental denial is coined: -
ANSWER-oblivobesity
About how long does the puberty stage last? - ANSWER-3-4 years
While going through puberty, Jon notices an increase in penis and testicle size.
These changes relate directly to: - ANSWER-Primary sexual characteristics
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,Which of the following is not a secondary sexual characteristic: breast buds, pubic
hair, voice deepens, vulva changes - ANSWER-vulva changes
Tiffany has just begun her monthly reproductive cycles where bleeding occurs.
What is this called? - ANSWER-Menarche
Mark understands somewhat complicated ideas like time and logic, because he has
experienced these things and understands them. He has likely reached this
Piagetian cognitive stage: - ANSWER-concrete operational
Sternberg proposed that intelligence included all of the following except:
analytical, spatial, creative, practical. - ANSWER-spatial
What hormone most directly plays a role in how you feel pleasure? - ANSWER-
dopamine
Alex heard that all D202 students are smart; therefore if you are in the course, you
are likely smart! he is using: - ANSWER-deductive reasoning
Perter doesn't steal the delicious sandwich, because he knows stealing is against the
law and considered wrong. Kohlberg would suggest Peter has reached this moral
level: - ANSWER-conventional
This refers to someone's inability to understand that another person's view or
opinion may be different than their own: - ANSWER-egocentrism
A competitive ballet dancer is likely to have high levels of this type of intelligence:
- ANSWER-bodily-kinesthetic
2
,The process where unused neural connections are cleared away so stronger
connections can develop for those frequently needed is called: - ANSWER-
synaptic pruning
These children are shy and withdrawn and are easy targets for bullies because they
are unlikely to retaliate when belittled. - ANSWER-rejected children
The tendency in adolescence for members of a peer group to be similar to one
another in behaviors and attitudes is called: - ANSWER-Homophily
Who proposed that there are four identity statuses that a teen may bass through
while formulating their personal identity? - ANSWER-James Marcia
In Erikson's 4th Psychosocial stage, children master new skills and demonstrate
competence. This stage is called: - ANSWER-industry vs inferiority
Shea speeds to the hospital because her mother is very ill, even though she knows
it is breaking the law to go over the speed limit. She is likely in this Kohlberg
stage: - ANSWER-Postconventional
Which popular theorist proposed that there are three levels to moral development?
- ANSWER-Kohlberg
An emotional disorder characterized by a distorted body image and an obsessive
desire to lose weight, in which bouts of extreme overeating are followed by fasting
or self-induced vomiting is called: - ANSWER-Bulimia nervosa
3
, A very personal and evaluative judgment about who you are is referred to as: -
ANSWER-self-estem
An adolescent who has neither explored the options available to them nor made a
commitment to an identity would be in which identity status? - ANSWER-
Diffusion
Ryan is trying to figure out what program would interest him at his local
community college. He is likely in this stage of formulating his identity: -
ANSWER-moratorium
An advance type of thinking that incorporates the ability to evaluate realistic
possibilities and make practical choices: - ANSWER-Postformal Thought
When Sue argues with her spouse, they usually resolve the disagreement by
sharing an ice cream sundae. But, when Sue has a disagreement with her boss, this
strategy is not acceptable. This kind of reflective and contextual problem solving is
characteristic of which of the following? - ANSWER-Postformal thought
Monique finds that as she is approaching 50, her writing skills and knowledge of
literature continues to grow. This is due to which of the following? - ANSWER-
Crystallized intelligence increases across the lifespan
Which statement about changes in the brain in late adulthood is most accurate? -
ANSWER-The volume of the brain shrinks by 5-10%
An age related, involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength: -
ANSWER-sarcopenia
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Test Bank for OA with a review of 600 Practice
Questions and Correct Answers/ WGU D202 OA
Prep Test Bank Latest 2026-2027 (New!)
Which learning theory suggests that behavior is learned through observation,
modeling, reinforcement, and punishment? - ANSWER-social learning theory
A major difference between Erikson and Freud's developmental theories is that
Erikson's theory is focused on ____ development. - ANSWER-social
The developmental growth spurt in middle childhood tends to being earlier for
boys or girls - ANSWER-girls
Silas is obese. Due to this diagnosis, he might experience reduction in which of
these areas: Working Memory, Mental Flexibility, Executive Functioning -
ANSWER-All of these
Silas's mother refuses to accept that her son is overweight, she maintains that he is
just going through an awkward stage. This common parental denial is coined: -
ANSWER-oblivobesity
About how long does the puberty stage last? - ANSWER-3-4 years
While going through puberty, Jon notices an increase in penis and testicle size.
These changes relate directly to: - ANSWER-Primary sexual characteristics
1
,Which of the following is not a secondary sexual characteristic: breast buds, pubic
hair, voice deepens, vulva changes - ANSWER-vulva changes
Tiffany has just begun her monthly reproductive cycles where bleeding occurs.
What is this called? - ANSWER-Menarche
Mark understands somewhat complicated ideas like time and logic, because he has
experienced these things and understands them. He has likely reached this
Piagetian cognitive stage: - ANSWER-concrete operational
Sternberg proposed that intelligence included all of the following except:
analytical, spatial, creative, practical. - ANSWER-spatial
What hormone most directly plays a role in how you feel pleasure? - ANSWER-
dopamine
Alex heard that all D202 students are smart; therefore if you are in the course, you
are likely smart! he is using: - ANSWER-deductive reasoning
Perter doesn't steal the delicious sandwich, because he knows stealing is against the
law and considered wrong. Kohlberg would suggest Peter has reached this moral
level: - ANSWER-conventional
This refers to someone's inability to understand that another person's view or
opinion may be different than their own: - ANSWER-egocentrism
A competitive ballet dancer is likely to have high levels of this type of intelligence:
- ANSWER-bodily-kinesthetic
2
,The process where unused neural connections are cleared away so stronger
connections can develop for those frequently needed is called: - ANSWER-
synaptic pruning
These children are shy and withdrawn and are easy targets for bullies because they
are unlikely to retaliate when belittled. - ANSWER-rejected children
The tendency in adolescence for members of a peer group to be similar to one
another in behaviors and attitudes is called: - ANSWER-Homophily
Who proposed that there are four identity statuses that a teen may bass through
while formulating their personal identity? - ANSWER-James Marcia
In Erikson's 4th Psychosocial stage, children master new skills and demonstrate
competence. This stage is called: - ANSWER-industry vs inferiority
Shea speeds to the hospital because her mother is very ill, even though she knows
it is breaking the law to go over the speed limit. She is likely in this Kohlberg
stage: - ANSWER-Postconventional
Which popular theorist proposed that there are three levels to moral development?
- ANSWER-Kohlberg
An emotional disorder characterized by a distorted body image and an obsessive
desire to lose weight, in which bouts of extreme overeating are followed by fasting
or self-induced vomiting is called: - ANSWER-Bulimia nervosa
3
, A very personal and evaluative judgment about who you are is referred to as: -
ANSWER-self-estem
An adolescent who has neither explored the options available to them nor made a
commitment to an identity would be in which identity status? - ANSWER-
Diffusion
Ryan is trying to figure out what program would interest him at his local
community college. He is likely in this stage of formulating his identity: -
ANSWER-moratorium
An advance type of thinking that incorporates the ability to evaluate realistic
possibilities and make practical choices: - ANSWER-Postformal Thought
When Sue argues with her spouse, they usually resolve the disagreement by
sharing an ice cream sundae. But, when Sue has a disagreement with her boss, this
strategy is not acceptable. This kind of reflective and contextual problem solving is
characteristic of which of the following? - ANSWER-Postformal thought
Monique finds that as she is approaching 50, her writing skills and knowledge of
literature continues to grow. This is due to which of the following? - ANSWER-
Crystallized intelligence increases across the lifespan
Which statement about changes in the brain in late adulthood is most accurate? -
ANSWER-The volume of the brain shrinks by 5-10%
An age related, involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength: -
ANSWER-sarcopenia
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