PSYC 140 MODULE 6 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Module question: Summarize the domino effect and its role in
puberty. Answer: The hypothalamus is a regulatory center in the
brain and it sends GnRH to the pituitary gland, triggered by
achieving a certain threshold of body fat. The pituitary gland
released gonadotropins (FSH and LH) which trigger the production
of sperm and ovarian follicles, along with sex hormones being
released into the bloodstream. These sex hormones lead to the
development of secondary sex characteristics like pubic hair growth,
breast growth, etc.
◉ Module question: Summarize the possible consequences for being
an early maturing girl and boy and a late-maturing girl and boy..
Answer: The most recent evidence indicates that early maturing
girls are at risk for a number of social, behavioral, and self-image
problems (see the Module for details), while early maturing boys
typically receive positive attention for being the tallest and strongest
in their class. This positive attention is often from both girls and
other boys, who may look up to early maturing boys who have a
natural advantage in sports and other activities. Late-maturing girls
have not been identified for being at risk for major problems,
although these individuals may feel annoyed at being behind their
peers regarding sexual development. Late-maturing boys may be at-
,risk for problem behaviors if their appearance and behavior, paired
with an unsympathetic and bullying school situation, results in their
being rejected by their peers. However, the poor outcomes for late-
maturing boys and early-maturing girls are by no means inevitable.
◉ Module question: In what ways do profiles of individuals with
anorexia nervosa differ from profiles of individuals with bulimia
nervosa? Specifically, how can people with bulimia nervosa be seen
as different from people with the purging subtype of anorexia
nervosa.. Answer: While every individual is unique, people with
anorexia nervosa are more likely to come from middle- to upper-
class families that are highly controlling. It is common for there to be
other individuals with this disorder in the family. Also, individuals
with AN are more likely to be very perfectionistic and tightly
controlling of their own behaviors. Bulimia nervosa may also run in
families. However, these individuals are more likely to be impulsive
and engage in other reckless behaviors. Research has found
connections between bulimia and depressive disorders, indicating a
possible biochemical problem. However, it important to note that
people with anorexia may also have low levels of key
neurotransmitters. In summary, a variety of social, genetic,
neurochemical, and personality variables play a role in eating
disorders. However, younger and more perfectionistic individuals
are more likely to develop anorexia, while older and more impulsive
individuals are more likely to develop bulimia.
People with the purging subtype of anorexia will still be concerned
about obesity and would be underweight. Those components are not
part of bulimia.
, ◉ Module Question: What are the health consequences of anorexia
nervosa and bulimia nervosa?. Answer: Anorexia can be fatal, and it
is the deadliest mental disorder. Anorexia damages all major organs,
and heart problems can linger for the rest of the individual's life.
Nutritional deficiencies also affect the brain and bones. Amenorrhea
(cessation of menstruation) is also common. While bulimia nervosa
is less costly from a health standpoint, it can result in heart failure
and stomach rupture. More benign consequences are from purging
behaviors, which can noticeably affect cheeks and hands. However,
consequences of bulimia are less noticeable than the consequences
of anorexia, particularly since many bulimic individuals are of
normal weight or are overweight (purging is an inefficient means of
losing weight).
◉ Module Question: How does formal operational thought differ
from concrete operational thought? Give an example (other than one
used in the module) of the type of thinking in formal operations that
a child in concrete operations might find difficult.. Answer:
Individuals in formal operations are more likely to be able to engage
in abstract and hypothetico-deductive reasoning. Examples will vary,
but should clearly show abstract thinking or testing hypotheses.
Formal operational thought is some ways is a continuation of
concrete operational thought. Individuals at this stage can think
abstractly and hypothetically. They can engage in deductive
reasoning, consider possibilities, and think about concepts and
situations that are not directly tied to concrete experiences.
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Module question: Summarize the domino effect and its role in
puberty. Answer: The hypothalamus is a regulatory center in the
brain and it sends GnRH to the pituitary gland, triggered by
achieving a certain threshold of body fat. The pituitary gland
released gonadotropins (FSH and LH) which trigger the production
of sperm and ovarian follicles, along with sex hormones being
released into the bloodstream. These sex hormones lead to the
development of secondary sex characteristics like pubic hair growth,
breast growth, etc.
◉ Module question: Summarize the possible consequences for being
an early maturing girl and boy and a late-maturing girl and boy..
Answer: The most recent evidence indicates that early maturing
girls are at risk for a number of social, behavioral, and self-image
problems (see the Module for details), while early maturing boys
typically receive positive attention for being the tallest and strongest
in their class. This positive attention is often from both girls and
other boys, who may look up to early maturing boys who have a
natural advantage in sports and other activities. Late-maturing girls
have not been identified for being at risk for major problems,
although these individuals may feel annoyed at being behind their
peers regarding sexual development. Late-maturing boys may be at-
,risk for problem behaviors if their appearance and behavior, paired
with an unsympathetic and bullying school situation, results in their
being rejected by their peers. However, the poor outcomes for late-
maturing boys and early-maturing girls are by no means inevitable.
◉ Module question: In what ways do profiles of individuals with
anorexia nervosa differ from profiles of individuals with bulimia
nervosa? Specifically, how can people with bulimia nervosa be seen
as different from people with the purging subtype of anorexia
nervosa.. Answer: While every individual is unique, people with
anorexia nervosa are more likely to come from middle- to upper-
class families that are highly controlling. It is common for there to be
other individuals with this disorder in the family. Also, individuals
with AN are more likely to be very perfectionistic and tightly
controlling of their own behaviors. Bulimia nervosa may also run in
families. However, these individuals are more likely to be impulsive
and engage in other reckless behaviors. Research has found
connections between bulimia and depressive disorders, indicating a
possible biochemical problem. However, it important to note that
people with anorexia may also have low levels of key
neurotransmitters. In summary, a variety of social, genetic,
neurochemical, and personality variables play a role in eating
disorders. However, younger and more perfectionistic individuals
are more likely to develop anorexia, while older and more impulsive
individuals are more likely to develop bulimia.
People with the purging subtype of anorexia will still be concerned
about obesity and would be underweight. Those components are not
part of bulimia.
, ◉ Module Question: What are the health consequences of anorexia
nervosa and bulimia nervosa?. Answer: Anorexia can be fatal, and it
is the deadliest mental disorder. Anorexia damages all major organs,
and heart problems can linger for the rest of the individual's life.
Nutritional deficiencies also affect the brain and bones. Amenorrhea
(cessation of menstruation) is also common. While bulimia nervosa
is less costly from a health standpoint, it can result in heart failure
and stomach rupture. More benign consequences are from purging
behaviors, which can noticeably affect cheeks and hands. However,
consequences of bulimia are less noticeable than the consequences
of anorexia, particularly since many bulimic individuals are of
normal weight or are overweight (purging is an inefficient means of
losing weight).
◉ Module Question: How does formal operational thought differ
from concrete operational thought? Give an example (other than one
used in the module) of the type of thinking in formal operations that
a child in concrete operations might find difficult.. Answer:
Individuals in formal operations are more likely to be able to engage
in abstract and hypothetico-deductive reasoning. Examples will vary,
but should clearly show abstract thinking or testing hypotheses.
Formal operational thought is some ways is a continuation of
concrete operational thought. Individuals at this stage can think
abstractly and hypothetically. They can engage in deductive
reasoning, consider possibilities, and think about concepts and
situations that are not directly tied to concrete experiences.
