LIFESPAN FINAL EXAM ( 2021 latest update ) Question and Answers

1.What concept is related primarily to Skinner’s theory? D) Operant Conditioning 2.According to Urie Bronfenbrenner, which of the following is included? D) Macrosystem 3.When Jenny turned 56, she had a regular checkup that revealed breast cancer. What is this considered? D)Non-normative age graded influence 4.Theorists who claim that we can only study what we can directly measure are described as: E)Behaviorists 5.Which is a domain of human development? Physical, cognitive, emotional-----D) All of the above 6.Which of the following is not measured using the APGAR scale? D) Glycogen 7.Which of the following describes the functions of the superego? C) self-control or conscience 8.Which theory of development is based on stages and crisis to be resolved? Erickson’s theory 9.The cross sectional method investigates development by: At the same time, comparing different groups of people varying in age 10. Included in ethical research with humans, the researcher must: Explain the benefits and risks, assure confidentiality, use no names, obtain permission—ALL 11. According to Chess and Thomas, which of the following is NOT a component of temperament? Culpability 12. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Is one of the leading causes of infant deaths in the U.S. 13. The first “crisis” of Erickson’s theory is: Trust vs. Mistrust 14. In order to capture the dynamics of growth and change with time and across other contextual systems, Bronfenbrenner later added which system to his ecological theory? Chronosystem 15. The orderly and sequential changes that occur over the life span best characterize your text’s definition of: Development 16. According to Freud, the elementary school years are a period when children suppress their most sexual feelings. This stage is: Latency 17. Erikson calls his developmental tasks: Psychosocial stages 18. According to lecture, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the lifespan perspective: Fixed, non-plastic, human traits 19. According to Piaget, the balance between assimilation and accommodation are called: Equilibrium 20. When a male sperm joins with a female egg, the result is a: zygote 21. You are rolling a toy truck to Tim’s an infant, when the truck rolls out of sight. If Tim makes an effort to search for it, he is exhibiting: Object permanence 22. Lynne gave birth two months ago to Kara. Even though Lynne was excited about becoming a mother, she can’t seem to stop crying. She feels hopeless etc. Lynne is suffering from: Postpartum depression 23. In which direction are socialization practices in (something) practices in infancy usually found? Parents and infants usually mold each other’s behaviors 24. Which scientist proposed the idea that humans possess an innate languageacquisition-device? Noam Chomskey