Straighterline Life-Span Development PSY120 Final Proctored Exam Review – DONE APRIL 2025 (QUESTIONS 1 – 60)

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Started on April 2025 State Finished Completed on April 2025 Time taken 1 hour Grade 179.82 out of 200.00 (89.91%) Question 1 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 3.53 Flag question Question text Debra, a very active child, loves to tumble and show off. She always attempts what her parents consider hair-raising stunts. She also loves running and believes she can run faster than her parents. This type of activity level and confidence is most characteristic of Select one: a. 2-year-olds. b. 3-year-olds. c. 4-year-olds. d. 5-year-olds. Question 2 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text A police officer visits a class to discuss safety rules. To attract the children's attention, the officer brings colorful balloons and jars of bubbles for the children to blow. Later, one of the students tells their parents about all the safety rules discussed by the officer. The student obviously paid attention to what was Select one: a. salient. b. relevant. c. habituated. d. superfluous. Question 3 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text A boy brought home his report card and placed it on the television set. The boy told his dad that he was required to take the card back to school tomorrow with the signature of one of his parents. The boy's dad told him to move out of the way, as he could not see the television set. The next morning, the boy found his report card where he had left it the previous day and it was unsigned. He signed his dad's name and put it in his backpack. The boy's dad is most likely a(n) Select one: a. authoritarian parent. b. authoritative parent. c. indulgent parent. d. neglectful parent. Question 4 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text A recent research review (Jeyanthi, Arumugam, & Parasherr, 2019) concluded that_____ improved the attention of children with ADHD. Select one: a. carbohydrates b. group therapy c. physical exercise d. time outs Question 5 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text A recent study revealed that peak thickness of the cerebral cortex occurs_____ in children with ADHD than in children without ADHD. Select one: a. more often in adulthood b. more often in infancy c. three years later d. two years earlier Question 6 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements accurately reflects criticisms of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development? Select one: a. Kohlberg's theory stresses that moral thoughts are essentially unimportant in children's moral development. b. Kohlberg's approach misses or misconstrues some important moral concepts in specific cultures. c. Kohlberg's theory puts relationships and concern for others above abstract principles. d. Kohlberg's approach emphasizes that morality begins with rapid evaluative judgments of others. Question 7 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Adolescent engagement in sexting has become increasingly common. For example, in a recent national study of U.S. middle and high school students,_____ percent reported they had sent a sext, and_____ percent indicated they had received a sext. Select one: a. 13; 18.5 b. 25; 18 c. 50; 70 d. 8; 9 Question 8 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text In the context of reducing adolescent pregnancy, several recent research reviews have concluded that abstinence-only programs Select one: a. are more likely to reduce the risk of adolescent pregnancy than sex education. b. are unable to delay the initiation of sexual intercourse. c. reduce risk behaviors associated with contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). d. result in an increase in the incidence of sexual intercourse. Question 9 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following hormones is associated with breast, uterine, and skeletal development in girls? Select one: a. adrenaline b. estradiol c. somatostatin d. testosterone Question 10 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text A boy has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. It is most likely that he Select one: a. has a positive body image. b. also suffers from anorexia. c. is severely underweight. d. falls within a normal weight range. Question 11 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text The Carnegie Corporation evaluated U.S. middle schools and recommended that Select one: a. smaller "communities" or "houses" should be developed to lessen the impersonal nature of large middle schools. b. schools should increase the use of technology, computers, and skills that will be needed in the twenty-first century. c. schools should add more grade levels to encompass a wider age range, to reflect differences in adolescent development. d. middle schools should be integrated with high schools so that younger adolescents can take advantage of having older adolescents as role models. Question 12 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Adolescents who do not successfully resolve their identity crisis suffer from what Erikson calls Select one: a. identity diffusion. b. unresolved identity. c. identity confusion. d. identity moratorium. Question 13 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text A teenager has involved, responsive parents who support her in her choices as long as she adheres to certain basic rules that they have set for her, like keeping up her grades and coming home in time for dinner on weekdays. Thus, teen's relationship with her parents is characterized by a high level of trust, acceptance, and quality. Research indicates that this teen will Select one: a. be unwilling to disclose her activities to her parents. b. be concerned about parental disapproval and thus more likely to lie to her parents. c. be likely to share information about her whereabouts, friends, and activities. d. be likely to experience problems in adolescent adjustment. Question 14 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text A teen’s family wants him to decide on the career that he wants to pursue. His parents are doctors and would prefer that he study medicine. However, the teen does not seem very keen on deciding on his career at the moment. In this scenario, which of the following identity statuses is this teen experiencing? Select one: a. identity moratorium b. identity achievement c. identity foreclosure d. identity diffusion Question 15 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Piaget stressed that young adults are more quantitatively advanced in their thinking than adolescents in the sense that Select one: a. they engage in less logical and abstract thinking. b. they have more knowledge. c. they enter the concrete operational stage at about 18 years of age. d. they engage in more idealistic thinking. Question 16 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following is an example of aerobic exercise? Select one: a. weight lifting b. cycling c. bodybuilding d. sprinting Question 17 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Higher levels of alcohol use have been consistently linked to Select one: a. having sex with contraception. b. committing sexual assault. c. avoiding casual sex. d. refraining from sexual risk taking. Question 18 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is true regarding the impact of unemployment on an individual? Select one: a. Researchers have found that unemployment is related to homicide. b. Life satisfaction drops considerably following unemployment and completely returns upon reemployment. c. Temporary unemployment is the only scenario in which stress is not experienced. d. Marital difficulties decline significantly following unemployment. Question 19 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following is true regarding adults' expectations of work? Select one: a. Expectations regarding the workplace have changed very little if at all. b. Many workers today would prefer more rigid work schedules set by the employer. c. The expectations of employees and employers regarding the workplace are usually the same. d. Most employers offer very little flexibility to their employees. Question 20 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text The invisible barrier to career advancement that prevents women and ethnic minorities from holding managerial or executive jobs regardless of their accomplishments and merits is known as the Select one: a. brick wall. b. glass wall. c. glass ceiling. d. embargo. Question 21 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text A meta-analysis revealed a positive link between_____ and intimacy, with the connection being stronger for men than women. Select one: a. identity development b. insecure attachment c. postformal thought d. postconventional reasoning Question 22 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text According to Sternberg's triarchic theory of love, consummate love is characterized by Select one: a. passion, intimacy, and commitment. b. romance, shared disclosure, and sexual desire. c. commitment and exclusiveness. d. eroticism and companionship. Question 23 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Amy is not overly stressed out about her relationship with her girlfriend Leah. She trusts her and is sure that if there are any problems, they can talk it through and come to an understanding. Which of the following best describes Amy's attachment style? Select one: a. disorganized b. anxious c. avoidant d. secure Question 24 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text On an assessment of attachment styles modeled on Hazan and Shaver's questionnaire, one girl described herself this way: "I find it relatively easy to get close to others and I am comfortable depending on them and having them depend on me. I don't worry about being abandoned or about someone getting too close to me." This girl seems to have a(n)_____ attachment style. Select one: a. avoidant b. secure c. anxious d. gregarious Question 25 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text A person gets divorced after his wife finds out that he is having an extramarital affair with another woman. After the divorce, this man finds it extremely difficult to cope with life, as he realizes that he has lost a good partner who always supported him. Based on Hetherington's research, he is best categorized as a(n) Select one: a. defeated. b. competent loner. c. enhancer. d. good-enough. Question 26 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text In the context of online dating, a national study of more than 19,000 individuals (Cacioppo & others, 2013) found that Select one: a. less than one-third of marriages began online. b. marriages that began online were slightly more likely to break up than those that started in traditional offline contexts. c. marriages that began online were characterized by slightly higher marital satisfaction than those that started in traditional offline contexts. d. women lied online most about their height, income, and age. Question 27 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text In the selection of a partner, there is a high value placed on housekeeping skills in Select one: a. the United States. b. Canada. c. France. d. Estonia. Question 28 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following is a problem that can plague cross-gender friendships? Select one: a. unclear sexual boundaries b. lack of intimacy c. lack of trust d. learning about shared characteristics Question 29 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following is true about gender differences in adult friendships? Select one: a. Compared with women, men have more close friends. b. Adult male friendships are more competitive than those of women. c. Compared with women, men's friendships involve more self-disclosure and exchange of mutual support. d. The adult female pattern of friendship often involves keeping one's distance while sharing useful information. Question 30 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Gay and lesbian couples are comparable to their counterparts in different-sex relationships in all of the following, EXCEPT Select one: a. relationship commitment. b. social acceptance in their community. c. emotional intimacy. d. relationship satisfaction. Question 31 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text According to John Horn,_____ steadily declines from middle adulthood onward. Select one: a. fluid intelligence b. crystallized intelligence c. verbal memory d. kinesthetic intelligence Question 32 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following is true of cardiovascular disease? Select one: a. When HDL is high and LDL is low, the risk of cardiovascular disease is lessened. b. When HDL is high and LDL is low, the risk of cardiovascular disease is increased. c. When HDL is low and LDL is high, the risk of cardiovascular disease is lessened. d. When both HDL and LDL are low, the risk of cardiovascular disease is lessened. Question 33 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text The average adult in middle adulthood_____ height and_____ weight. Select one: a. loses; loses b. loses; gains c. gains; gains d. gains; loses Question 34 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text One study (Park, 2013) revealed that highly religious individuals were less likely than moderately religious, somewhat religious, and non-religious counterparts to be Select one: a. married. b. single. c. psychologically distressed. d. physically active. Question 35 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements about late midlife is true? Select one: a. Compared with earlier midlife, late midlife is more likely to be characterized by preparation for retirement. b. Compared with earlier midlife, late midlife is less likely to be characterized by the death of a parent. c. People in this age range seldom have health problems. d. For most people in late midlife, the number of gains outnumber losses. Question 36 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is true of work in midlife? Select one: a. There are always huge differences in the work performance of young adults and middle-aged adults. b. Age related declines occur in some occupations, such as air traffic controller and professional athlete. c. There is usually little emphasis on work during middle adulthood, regardless of the work being full-time, part-time, or volunteer work. d. The peak of work performance is usually reached in early adulthood; hence the percentage of people working during middle adulthood is the lowest. Question 37 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following is the conclusion Costa and McCrae reached in their study of approximately 1,000 college-educated men and women aged 20 to 96? Select one: a. Considerable stability occurs in the five personality factors. b. Extraversion is the most unstable personality factor. c. While extraversion and openness remain stable, agreeableness and conscientiousness vary greatly. d. The five personality factors are very unstable across different age groups. Question 38 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text According to research, women and men differ in the way they experience and respond to stressors. When coping with stress, women are more likely than men to Select one: a. try to fix problems themselves. b. engage in comfort eating. c. attend a support group meeting. d. have sex or use pornography. Question 39 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements about intergenerational relationships is true? Select one: a. Individuals who had conflicts with their parents in adolescence reported greater closeness with their parents in early adulthood. b. A similarity between parents and an adult child is most noticeable in religion and politics. c. Children who spent less time in shared activities with their parents earlier in their lives provide more support to their parents as they become older. d. Parents who were regular smokers earlier in life are less likely to have adolescents who become smokers. Question 40 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2003) has identified_____ among older adults as the "invisible epidemic" in the United States. Select one: a. substance abuse b. clinical depression c. bipolar disorder d. schizophrenia Question 41 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Reductions in_____ have been linked to small declines in memory functioning and to the severe memory loss associated with Alzheimer disease. Select one: a. gamma-aminobutyric acid b. dopamine c. acetylcholine d. adrenaline Question 42 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Compared with his 24-year-old son, a healthy 65-year-old father has much less brain volume. Which of the following is most likely the reason for this difference? Select one: a. The son has a lower number of synapses than his father has. b. The father is experiencing a shrinkage of neurons. c. The son has a reduction in the tree-like branching of the dendrites of his brain. d. The father has a thicker corpus callosum than his son has. Question 43 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following is an example of implicit memory? Select one: a. being at a grocery store and remembering what an individual wanted to buy b. typing on a computer while talking to a friend c. being able to name the capital of Illinois d. recounting the events of a movie an individual has seen Question 44 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text A Pew poll found that belief in God was higher in_____ than in any other age period. Select one: a. older adulthood b. young adults c. adolescents d. middle-aged adults Question 45 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Lower cognitive abilities are observed in older adults with less/fewer_____ than those with more. Select one: a. education b. children c. close family d. leisure time Question 46 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text In the context of socioemotional selectivity theory, which of the following is/are among the main reasons for the changing trajectories in knowledge-related and emotion-related goals of older adults, as compared with younger adults? Select one: a. perception of time b. state of health c. self-esteem and self-respect d. social support—or the lack of it Question 47 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following is Erikson's eighth stage of development? Select one: a. generativity versus stagnation b. integrity versus despair c. industry versus inferiority d. autonomy versus shame Question 48 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text According to socioemotional selectivity theory, a selective narrowing of social interaction_____ as individuals get older. Select one: a. minimizes health-related complications b. minimizes emotional risks c. maximizes social isolation d. maximizes financial freedom Question 49 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Many ethnic minority workers never enjoy the Social Security and Medicare benefits to which their earnings contribute because Select one: a. most of them do not qualify for those benefits. b. they die before reaching the age of eligibility for benefits. c. their contributions to the benefits are negligible. d. most are illegal immigrants. Question 50 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text A man retired from his job at the age of 67. He and his wife have been maintaining a traditional family structure throughout their marriage. While the man went for work, the woman was a homemaker. After retiring from his job, the man was able to maintain marital happiness and led a peaceful life with the woman. Which of the following was the man most likely to have engaged in after retirement? Select one: a. He would have encouraged the woman to look for a job. b. He would have started a new business. c. He would have engaged in volunteer work. d. He would have helped the woman around the house. Question 51 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Identify the possible double jeopardy for elderly ethnic minority individuals. Select one: a. sexism and chauvinism b. nepotism and egotism c. adultism and adultcentrism d. racism and ageism Question 52 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text In the Gond culture of India, death is believed to be caused by Select one: a. natural forces. b. an angry supreme being. c. the ill will of others in the community. d. magic and demons. Question 53 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is true regarding the care of a dying older person in the United States today, in contrast with circumstances in 1900? Select one: a. Today, the care of a dying older person has shifted to the family members, whereas in 1900, hospice was the most common choice. b. Today, older people choose to die at home surrounded by friends and family, whereas in 1900, most people chose to die in nursing homes. c. Exposure to death and its painful surroundings today has been minimized. d. Most of the dying today are cared for by distant relatives. Question 54 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Which of the following is true of the American attitude toward death? Select one: a. Americans consider death of the biological body as the end of existence. b. Americans do not believe in a spiritual body that lives on after death. c. Belief in reincarnation is a defining aspect of the American belief about death. d. Americans are generally death avoiders and death deniers. Question 55 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text A 7-year-old's mother died recently in a tragic accident. The child has started asking his father about his mother’s whereabouts, and he cries for her all the time. The father is trying his best to pacify him with toys and other gifts, but he knows that sooner or later he must deal with this situation. Which of the following is the best strategy for dealing with the child’s questions? Select one: a. The father should evade the questions for as long as possible. b. The father should treat the topic of the mother’s death as unmentionable. c. The father should be honest about the mother's death. d. The father should distract the son with other pursuits. Question 56 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text What is the leading cause of infant death in the United States? Select one: a. sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) b. accidents c. child abuse d. acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Question 57 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Jonathan is an American citizen residing in Colorado. He is diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. He decides to undergo chemotherapy, but his doctor informs him that there is only a slim chance of any improvement in his condition. The doctor also tells him that he has only a few weeks to live. Suffering from deep pain and discomfort, the man loses the hope to live. He then requests his doctor to provide a lethal injection that can be self-administered. After consulting his family and completing the paperwork, he self-administers the injection and passes away peacefully. Which of the following statements is true of this scenario? Select one: a. This is a case of active euthanasia. b. This is a case of passive euthanasia. c. This is a case of assisted suicide. d. This is a case of involuntary manslaughter. Question 58 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text Pining for the lost person is one important dimension of grieving. Which of the following is another? Select one: a. guilt b. insomnia c. separation anxiety d. death wish Question 59 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text _____ is the emotional numbness, disbelief, separation anxiety, despair, sadness, and loneliness that accompany the loss of a loved one. Select one: a. Grief b. Anger c. Obsession d. Denial Question 60 Correct Mark 3.33 out of 3.33 Flag question Question text A man who lost his wife is still experiencing enduring despair a year after her death. This type of grief is considered_____ grief. 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