LATEST 2026/2027 WESTCOTT DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY –
LIFE SPAN EXAM COMPLETE ACCURATE TEST ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED
ANSWERS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION |FULL REVISED
|GUARANTEED PASS A+ |APPROVED EXAM
What major conflict occurs during the phallic stage of psychosexual development?
Answer- Oedipus/Electra complex
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following examples demonstrates projection?
Answer- Chris often cheats on her boyfriend because she suspects he is already
cheating on her
3 multiple choice options
What stage of the psychosocial theory encompasses a main task of developing a
sense of self?
Answer- Identity vs. Role Confusion
3 multiple choice options
Behaviorism is a theory of ___?
Answer- Learning
3 multiple choice options
Which one of the following questions is not an example of classical conditioning?
Answer- You try a new brand of peanut butter and you don't like it.
,3 multiple choice options
What do organisms learn to associate in operant conditioning?
Answer- Behavior and its consequence
3 multiple choice options
Which options are examples of reinforces?
Answer- all the above
3 multiple choice options
How many parts does the observational learning process consist of?
Answer- four
3 multiple choice options
What happened during the preoperational stage in Piaget's stages of development?
Answer- Symbolic thinking, use of proper syntax and grammar to express
concepts. Imagination and intuition are strong, but complex thoughts are still
difficult. Conservation is developed
3 multiple choice options
What kind of abuse involves the aggressive behavior that is intended to control
someone else? Such abuse can include threats of physical or sexual abuse,
manipulation, bullying, and stalking.
Answer- Psychological
3 multiple choice options
,What is the most common form of child abuse?
Answer- Neglect
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following options is not a type of child neglect?
Answer- Relationship
3 multiple choice options
What are common characteristics shared by abusers?
Answer- Poverty, stress, and substance abuse
3 multiple choice options
What type of hormone(s) is produced in higher levels in abused children's brains?
Answer- stress
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is not a result of higher levels of stress hormones?
Answer- Higher stress thresholds
, 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is not an example of medical neglect?
Answer- Not giving enough nurturance
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following are abused children most likely to do?
Answer- Use alcohol and other drugs
3 multiple choice options
What are three examples of nonphysical forms of punishment?
Answer- Humiliation, threats, and ridicules
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is an increased risk between youth who experience harsh
parenting?
Answer- Cognitive problems
3 multiple choice options
Which step is not involved in one method of scientific investigation guided by a
theory?
LIFE SPAN EXAM COMPLETE ACCURATE TEST ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED
ANSWERS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION |FULL REVISED
|GUARANTEED PASS A+ |APPROVED EXAM
What major conflict occurs during the phallic stage of psychosexual development?
Answer- Oedipus/Electra complex
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following examples demonstrates projection?
Answer- Chris often cheats on her boyfriend because she suspects he is already
cheating on her
3 multiple choice options
What stage of the psychosocial theory encompasses a main task of developing a
sense of self?
Answer- Identity vs. Role Confusion
3 multiple choice options
Behaviorism is a theory of ___?
Answer- Learning
3 multiple choice options
Which one of the following questions is not an example of classical conditioning?
Answer- You try a new brand of peanut butter and you don't like it.
,3 multiple choice options
What do organisms learn to associate in operant conditioning?
Answer- Behavior and its consequence
3 multiple choice options
Which options are examples of reinforces?
Answer- all the above
3 multiple choice options
How many parts does the observational learning process consist of?
Answer- four
3 multiple choice options
What happened during the preoperational stage in Piaget's stages of development?
Answer- Symbolic thinking, use of proper syntax and grammar to express
concepts. Imagination and intuition are strong, but complex thoughts are still
difficult. Conservation is developed
3 multiple choice options
What kind of abuse involves the aggressive behavior that is intended to control
someone else? Such abuse can include threats of physical or sexual abuse,
manipulation, bullying, and stalking.
Answer- Psychological
3 multiple choice options
,What is the most common form of child abuse?
Answer- Neglect
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following options is not a type of child neglect?
Answer- Relationship
3 multiple choice options
What are common characteristics shared by abusers?
Answer- Poverty, stress, and substance abuse
3 multiple choice options
What type of hormone(s) is produced in higher levels in abused children's brains?
Answer- stress
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is not a result of higher levels of stress hormones?
Answer- Higher stress thresholds
, 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is not an example of medical neglect?
Answer- Not giving enough nurturance
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following are abused children most likely to do?
Answer- Use alcohol and other drugs
3 multiple choice options
What are three examples of nonphysical forms of punishment?
Answer- Humiliation, threats, and ridicules
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is an increased risk between youth who experience harsh
parenting?
Answer- Cognitive problems
3 multiple choice options
Which step is not involved in one method of scientific investigation guided by a
theory?
