DEP2004 Human Development Final Exam Questions
And Answers
race ANS Group of people sharing the same culture, history, language, and ethnic group.
(physical characteristics)
ethnicity ANS Characteristic based on cultural heritage, nationality characteristics, race, religion,
and language.
Cultural Influences on Gender Roles ANS In middle eastern countries, males are socialized and
schooled to work in public sphere, females work at home and be with children. (Men should work
and women should care for family household). (Male dominant cultures).
Collectivism versus Individualism ANS Collectivism- an individual is interdependent: identity
from belonging
Individualism- an individual is independent:identity from individual traits
Self-esteem ANS global evaluative dimension of ones self (aka self-image and self-worth)
social comparison ANS belief that there is a drive within individuals to gain accurate self-
evaluations
Erikson's theory of Psychosocial Development: Integrity Vs. Despair ANS 8th and Final stage of
development, occurs during late adulthood. Involves reflecting on the past and either piecing together
a positive review or concluding that one's life was not well spent.
Erikson's theory of Psychosocial Development: Intimacy Vs. Isolation ANS struggle to form
close relationships and gain the capacity for intimate love, or they feel socially isolated.
Vygotsky's theory of the Cultural Influence on Development ANS social interactions provide the
context for cognitive development and that these social interactions, in which learning occurs, are
influenced by the cultural context.
, Piaget's theory of Cognitive Development: 3 to 6 years. Pre-operational ANS Representing things
with words and images but lacking logical reasoning
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive
Development: 7 to 11 years. Concrete operational ANS Thinking logically about concrete events;
grasping concrete analogies and performing arithmetical operations
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive
Development: 12 to adulthood ANS Formal operational
Potential for moral reasoning
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive
Development: Birth to 2/3 years- Sensorimotor ANS Experiencing the world through senses and
actions (looking, touching, mouthing)
Baumrind's Theory of Parenting Styles ANS Authoritarian- (highly strict) follow their directions
and respect their work
Authoritative- parents encourage independence but still places limits and controls
Neglectful- parent is un-involved in child's life
Indulgent- parents are highly involved in child's life but place few demands and controls on them.
Kubler-Ross's theory of accepting death ANS 1. Denial and Isolation- denies death "No it cant be
me. Its not possible."
2. Anger- dying person recognizes that denial can no longer be maintained "why me?"
3. Bargaining- person develops the hope that death can somehow be delayed "Yes me but..just a few
more days,weeks,etc."
4. Depression- person comes to accept the certainty of death.
5. Acceptance- dying person develops a sense of peace
And Answers
race ANS Group of people sharing the same culture, history, language, and ethnic group.
(physical characteristics)
ethnicity ANS Characteristic based on cultural heritage, nationality characteristics, race, religion,
and language.
Cultural Influences on Gender Roles ANS In middle eastern countries, males are socialized and
schooled to work in public sphere, females work at home and be with children. (Men should work
and women should care for family household). (Male dominant cultures).
Collectivism versus Individualism ANS Collectivism- an individual is interdependent: identity
from belonging
Individualism- an individual is independent:identity from individual traits
Self-esteem ANS global evaluative dimension of ones self (aka self-image and self-worth)
social comparison ANS belief that there is a drive within individuals to gain accurate self-
evaluations
Erikson's theory of Psychosocial Development: Integrity Vs. Despair ANS 8th and Final stage of
development, occurs during late adulthood. Involves reflecting on the past and either piecing together
a positive review or concluding that one's life was not well spent.
Erikson's theory of Psychosocial Development: Intimacy Vs. Isolation ANS struggle to form
close relationships and gain the capacity for intimate love, or they feel socially isolated.
Vygotsky's theory of the Cultural Influence on Development ANS social interactions provide the
context for cognitive development and that these social interactions, in which learning occurs, are
influenced by the cultural context.
, Piaget's theory of Cognitive Development: 3 to 6 years. Pre-operational ANS Representing things
with words and images but lacking logical reasoning
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive
Development: 7 to 11 years. Concrete operational ANS Thinking logically about concrete events;
grasping concrete analogies and performing arithmetical operations
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive
Development: 12 to adulthood ANS Formal operational
Potential for moral reasoning
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive
Development: Birth to 2/3 years- Sensorimotor ANS Experiencing the world through senses and
actions (looking, touching, mouthing)
Baumrind's Theory of Parenting Styles ANS Authoritarian- (highly strict) follow their directions
and respect their work
Authoritative- parents encourage independence but still places limits and controls
Neglectful- parent is un-involved in child's life
Indulgent- parents are highly involved in child's life but place few demands and controls on them.
Kubler-Ross's theory of accepting death ANS 1. Denial and Isolation- denies death "No it cant be
me. Its not possible."
2. Anger- dying person recognizes that denial can no longer be maintained "why me?"
3. Bargaining- person develops the hope that death can somehow be delayed "Yes me but..just a few
more days,weeks,etc."
4. Depression- person comes to accept the certainty of death.
5. Acceptance- dying person develops a sense of peace
