LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT FINAL
EXAM 2026/2027 WITH 270 QUESTIONS
AND EXPERT-VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
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DEVELOPMENT LATEST EXAM
The epigenome is the full set of factors, from the cell to the outside world, that
controls the expression of - ANSWER-hereditary material.
In one animal study of the influence of genes on behavior, offspring of rats with
genes for low stress reactivity were reared by unrelated mother rats with genes for
high stress reactivity. This is an example of - ANSWER-a cross-fostering study.
In one study, young rats exposed to stress vocalized their anxiety. Their mothers,
alerted to this distress, responded with diligent caregiving behavior that altered the
development of the hippocampus. Which of the following processes or principles
does this example demonstrate? - ANSWER-Epigenesis.
,Based on your knowledge of prenatal development, which of the following
sequences
would you expect to be correct? - ANSWER-The heart begins to form before the
hands.
Which of the following statements is true about the effects of teratogens on the
developing fetus? - ANSWER-The kind of damage done depends on the stage of
development during exposure.
When she was pregnant with Joey, Joey's mother had a poor diet because food was
in short supply in her war-torn country. The war ended after Joey was born, and his
middle-class mother was able to provide him with adequate, nutritious food
throughout his childhood. Which of the following outcomes is the most likely for
Joey? - ANSWER-Joey is at greater risk of serious ongoing health problems than
youngsters who have adequate prenatal nutrition.
The available data indicate that chronic maternal stress during pregnancy has
which of the following effects on the fetus? - ANSWER-Is related to newborn
hyperactivity and irritability
Which of the following is an accurate description of the long-term effects of
chronic
stress on the body? - ANSWER-The ability of the immune system to fight
infection and ward off disease is
compromised.
The brain is commonly classified into three main parts. They are - ANSWER-
forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain.
The process of myelination is not completed until - ANSWER-well into adulthood.
,Which of the following is true with respect to the impact of nurture on the fetus'
developing brain? - ANSWER-The establishment of some synaptic connections in
the fetal brain depends upon environmental input, like sound.
Sally, age 28, recently married John, age 45. They would like to have a child, but
they are concerned that they may be at high risk to have a child with a
chromosomal abnormality, like Down's syndrome, because of John's age. What is
their genetic counselor likely to tell them? - ANSWER-They are at higher than
average risk for some chromosomal disorders because of John's age, but not for
Down's syndrome.
For most mental illnesses and behavioral disorders, like alcoholism and clinical
depression, the genetic contribution can best be described as - ANSWER-
polygenic.
Symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) include - ANSWER-widely spaced
eyes and flattened nose.
Children who suffer severe protein and calorie shortages at any age may
experience stunted growth, a protuberant belly, and extreme apathy. This severe
starvation syndrome is called - ANSWER-kwashiorkor.
Of the following, which is the most accurate example of coaction? - ANSWER-
Genes that are related to a specific disorder may be expressed phenotypically only
in a certain kind of environment.
Robert and Nadine both have been laid off. The couple has inadequate access to
food or health care. When they realize that Nadine is pregnant, they feel desperate,
and they talk to a social worker at a local clinic about their situation. The social
worker is able to provide them with referrals to a food outlet, but she is unable to
, find a prenatal care clinic that provides free services in their neighborhood.
Considering the effects of multiple risk factors, what is the most likely potential
value of the social worker's efforts? - ANSWER-The fewer risk factors the better,
so their unborn child is likely to be better off even with the limited help the social
worker provided.
Massage therapy for infants has been very successful in promoting weight gain and
social interaction, and in decreasing distress in low birth weight infants. Based
upon developmental research, what is the best explanation for this? - ANSWER-
Touch is the best developed sense at birth and therefore the most effective avenue
for soothing and regulating the newborn.
Dr. Jones encountered a problem with a new client in therapy. Using the model of
reflective practice described in Chapter 1, what is the sequence of steps he should
use in order to work with this client effectively? - ANSWER-Reflect on well-
established theories; apply the theoretical knowledge to the individual's case; and
then test out new ways of thinking about the problem if prior theory does not
suffice.
Theories of development differ from opinion primarily because - ANSWER-they
are based on scientific research.
Which of the following helpers is most likely to have an implicit "incrementalist"
belief about intelligence? - ANSWER-A counselor who recommends a strategy of
academic skill building for a client who is experiencing academic problems.
Stage theories of development typically describe ____________ changes in
behavior, cognition, or social relationships. - ANSWER-qualitative
Using Erikson's developmental theory as a framework, which of the following
statements is an accurate representation of his ideas? - ANSWER-Successful
EXAM 2026/2027 WITH 270 QUESTIONS
AND EXPERT-VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED PASS | LIFESPAN
DEVELOPMENT LATEST EXAM
The epigenome is the full set of factors, from the cell to the outside world, that
controls the expression of - ANSWER-hereditary material.
In one animal study of the influence of genes on behavior, offspring of rats with
genes for low stress reactivity were reared by unrelated mother rats with genes for
high stress reactivity. This is an example of - ANSWER-a cross-fostering study.
In one study, young rats exposed to stress vocalized their anxiety. Their mothers,
alerted to this distress, responded with diligent caregiving behavior that altered the
development of the hippocampus. Which of the following processes or principles
does this example demonstrate? - ANSWER-Epigenesis.
,Based on your knowledge of prenatal development, which of the following
sequences
would you expect to be correct? - ANSWER-The heart begins to form before the
hands.
Which of the following statements is true about the effects of teratogens on the
developing fetus? - ANSWER-The kind of damage done depends on the stage of
development during exposure.
When she was pregnant with Joey, Joey's mother had a poor diet because food was
in short supply in her war-torn country. The war ended after Joey was born, and his
middle-class mother was able to provide him with adequate, nutritious food
throughout his childhood. Which of the following outcomes is the most likely for
Joey? - ANSWER-Joey is at greater risk of serious ongoing health problems than
youngsters who have adequate prenatal nutrition.
The available data indicate that chronic maternal stress during pregnancy has
which of the following effects on the fetus? - ANSWER-Is related to newborn
hyperactivity and irritability
Which of the following is an accurate description of the long-term effects of
chronic
stress on the body? - ANSWER-The ability of the immune system to fight
infection and ward off disease is
compromised.
The brain is commonly classified into three main parts. They are - ANSWER-
forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain.
The process of myelination is not completed until - ANSWER-well into adulthood.
,Which of the following is true with respect to the impact of nurture on the fetus'
developing brain? - ANSWER-The establishment of some synaptic connections in
the fetal brain depends upon environmental input, like sound.
Sally, age 28, recently married John, age 45. They would like to have a child, but
they are concerned that they may be at high risk to have a child with a
chromosomal abnormality, like Down's syndrome, because of John's age. What is
their genetic counselor likely to tell them? - ANSWER-They are at higher than
average risk for some chromosomal disorders because of John's age, but not for
Down's syndrome.
For most mental illnesses and behavioral disorders, like alcoholism and clinical
depression, the genetic contribution can best be described as - ANSWER-
polygenic.
Symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) include - ANSWER-widely spaced
eyes and flattened nose.
Children who suffer severe protein and calorie shortages at any age may
experience stunted growth, a protuberant belly, and extreme apathy. This severe
starvation syndrome is called - ANSWER-kwashiorkor.
Of the following, which is the most accurate example of coaction? - ANSWER-
Genes that are related to a specific disorder may be expressed phenotypically only
in a certain kind of environment.
Robert and Nadine both have been laid off. The couple has inadequate access to
food or health care. When they realize that Nadine is pregnant, they feel desperate,
and they talk to a social worker at a local clinic about their situation. The social
worker is able to provide them with referrals to a food outlet, but she is unable to
, find a prenatal care clinic that provides free services in their neighborhood.
Considering the effects of multiple risk factors, what is the most likely potential
value of the social worker's efforts? - ANSWER-The fewer risk factors the better,
so their unborn child is likely to be better off even with the limited help the social
worker provided.
Massage therapy for infants has been very successful in promoting weight gain and
social interaction, and in decreasing distress in low birth weight infants. Based
upon developmental research, what is the best explanation for this? - ANSWER-
Touch is the best developed sense at birth and therefore the most effective avenue
for soothing and regulating the newborn.
Dr. Jones encountered a problem with a new client in therapy. Using the model of
reflective practice described in Chapter 1, what is the sequence of steps he should
use in order to work with this client effectively? - ANSWER-Reflect on well-
established theories; apply the theoretical knowledge to the individual's case; and
then test out new ways of thinking about the problem if prior theory does not
suffice.
Theories of development differ from opinion primarily because - ANSWER-they
are based on scientific research.
Which of the following helpers is most likely to have an implicit "incrementalist"
belief about intelligence? - ANSWER-A counselor who recommends a strategy of
academic skill building for a client who is experiencing academic problems.
Stage theories of development typically describe ____________ changes in
behavior, cognition, or social relationships. - ANSWER-qualitative
Using Erikson's developmental theory as a framework, which of the following
statements is an accurate representation of his ideas? - ANSWER-Successful
