PSYCH 160 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
_______________ refers to the innate, or inborn, tendencies that we have to
react to others and to the world around us in certain ways. correct answer
temperament
3-year-old Ben understands that when his Dad says 'No!' loudly, that he is angry
with Ben, but that when he says 'No' softly, he is not angry, and Ben is not in
trouble. This is an example of language correct answer pragmatics
A recent study has just come out about relationships. Before the study took place,
the participants were not briefed about the experiment and its procedure. After
the publishing of the study, their identities were publicly listed in order to thank
them for their time and efforts. Which of the following ethical principles did the
researchers violate? correct answer Both confidentiality principle and informed
consent principle
According to the ethical principles guiding research in lifespan development,
researchers can deceive participants if correct answer The deception is not
harmful and the participants are debriefed
An organized set of ideas that tries to explain a phenomenon, often an observable
one, is the definition for correct answer Theory
Attachments are long-lasting emotional bonds from which children derive a sense
of ___________. correct answer security
, Bashir is 3-years old and is a very active young boy. He likes to run around. At
Bashir's daycare, the caregivers want him to sit still and play quietly. In terms of
temperament, Bashir's daycare setting seems to lack correct answer goodness-of-
fit
Children with some variants of the DRD4 gene are more sensitive to both positive
and negative environments than their peers. Which model/hypothesis explains
their response to variations in their environment? correct answer the differential
susceptibility hypothesis
Children's development of a self-referential sense of self is indicated by their
ability to correct answer think about and reflect on themselves
Colleen is 12-months-old. Colleen and her Dad, Eric, are really in tune with each
other. When Colleen is upset her Dad responds. Colleen is likely to experience
___________ attachment because her relationship with her Dad shows
__________. correct answer secure; interactional synchrony
Dr. Zeiss studies how people's ability to solve problems affects their ability to
cope with difficult situations. Dr. Ziess is a correct answer Cognitive theorist
Father presence during the birth of their baby correct answer has psychological
and physical benefits for father, mother, and baby
Goodness-of-fit suggests that when correct answer temperament and
environment fit, infants thrive. When it is not, they may encounter difficulties
How does sensitive parenting affect attachment? correct answer it is associated
with secure attachment across cultures, is expressed differently across cultures
ANSWERS
_______________ refers to the innate, or inborn, tendencies that we have to
react to others and to the world around us in certain ways. correct answer
temperament
3-year-old Ben understands that when his Dad says 'No!' loudly, that he is angry
with Ben, but that when he says 'No' softly, he is not angry, and Ben is not in
trouble. This is an example of language correct answer pragmatics
A recent study has just come out about relationships. Before the study took place,
the participants were not briefed about the experiment and its procedure. After
the publishing of the study, their identities were publicly listed in order to thank
them for their time and efforts. Which of the following ethical principles did the
researchers violate? correct answer Both confidentiality principle and informed
consent principle
According to the ethical principles guiding research in lifespan development,
researchers can deceive participants if correct answer The deception is not
harmful and the participants are debriefed
An organized set of ideas that tries to explain a phenomenon, often an observable
one, is the definition for correct answer Theory
Attachments are long-lasting emotional bonds from which children derive a sense
of ___________. correct answer security
, Bashir is 3-years old and is a very active young boy. He likes to run around. At
Bashir's daycare, the caregivers want him to sit still and play quietly. In terms of
temperament, Bashir's daycare setting seems to lack correct answer goodness-of-
fit
Children with some variants of the DRD4 gene are more sensitive to both positive
and negative environments than their peers. Which model/hypothesis explains
their response to variations in their environment? correct answer the differential
susceptibility hypothesis
Children's development of a self-referential sense of self is indicated by their
ability to correct answer think about and reflect on themselves
Colleen is 12-months-old. Colleen and her Dad, Eric, are really in tune with each
other. When Colleen is upset her Dad responds. Colleen is likely to experience
___________ attachment because her relationship with her Dad shows
__________. correct answer secure; interactional synchrony
Dr. Zeiss studies how people's ability to solve problems affects their ability to
cope with difficult situations. Dr. Ziess is a correct answer Cognitive theorist
Father presence during the birth of their baby correct answer has psychological
and physical benefits for father, mother, and baby
Goodness-of-fit suggests that when correct answer temperament and
environment fit, infants thrive. When it is not, they may encounter difficulties
How does sensitive parenting affect attachment? correct answer it is associated
with secure attachment across cultures, is expressed differently across cultures
