Question 1

Dr. Berenstein holds the view that behavior is merely a surface characteristic and that a true understanding of development requires analyzing the symbolic meanings of behavior and the deep inner workings of the mind. Dr. Berenstein can be described as a(n)

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A)   psychoanalytic theorist.
B)   evolutionary theorist.
C)   cognitive theorist.
D)   behavioral theorist.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The life expectancy in the United States is currently

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A)   60 years.
B)   79 years.
C)   85 years
D)   53 years.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Lisa is a clinical psychologist. She decides to conduct a study on whether the progression of memory loss in older adults with Alzheimer's disease can be slowed down. According to the scientific method, which of the following describes the sequence Lisa should follow?

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A)   Collect data, conceptualize a process or problem to be studied, analyze data, and draw conclusions.
B)   Conceptualize a process or problem to be studied, collect data, analyze data, and draw conclusions.
C)   Collect data, analyze data, conceptualize a process or problem to be studied, and draw conclusions.
D)   Conceptualize a process or problem to be studied, draw conclusions, collect data, and analyze data.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

In the context of technology, which of the following was invented in the 1950s and contributed to changing human life permanently?

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A)   bluetooth
B)   smartphones
C)   global positioning system (GPS) 
D)   televisionE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

List Freud's psychosexual stages, and explain how adult personality is determined as a result of these stages.

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Freud believed that we go through five s...

Question 6

According to Paul Baltes, which of the following statements most likely supports the view that development is plastic?

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A)   Early adulthood is not the end point of development; rather, no age period dominates development.
B)   The cognitive skills of older adults can be improved through training and acquisition of effective strategies.
C)   Development has biological, cognitive, and socioemotional dimensions.
D)   All development occurs within a context, or a setting that changes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Riley argues that behavior is strongly influenced by biology; it is tied to evolution and characterized by critical or sensitive periods. What theoretical orientation does Riley most likely take?

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Question 8

McKenzie, age two, wants to do everything on her own. Her mother punishes her when she attempts to pour her own milk or tries to answer the phone. Erikson would say that McKenzie is likely to develop a sense of

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A)   inferiority.
B)   autonomy.
C)   stagnation.
D)   shame and doubt.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Alex is 8 years old and in the 3rd grade; his main focus is success in school, as he is gradually exposed to more and more information about the world at large. The developmental period Alex is currently in is

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A)   early childhood.
B)   middle childhood.
C)   adolescence.
D)   adulthood.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The first stage in Erikson's theory is

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A)   autonomy versus shame and doubt.
B)   initiative versus guilt.
C)   generativity versus stagnation.
D)   trust versus mistrust.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

________ is a time of establishing personal and economic independence, career development, and for many, selecting a mate, learning to live with that person in an intimate way, starting a family, and rearing children.

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A)   Early adulthood
B)   Late adolescence
C)   Middle adulthood
D)   Late adulthoodE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Nellie, three, bangs her head against the wall repeatedly throughout the day. How could Skinner's concept of operant conditioning be applied to address this behavior?

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A)   explore experiences from Nellie's early childhood and address them in therapy
B)   test Nellie to determine her current level of cognitive functioning
C)   investigate her psychosocial environment and eliminate stressors
D)   reward Nellie when she does not bang her head and punish the head-banging behaviorE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Most contemporary psychoanalytic theorists believe that Sigmund Freud

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A)   proposed a theory that has stood the test of time and needs no revisions.
B)   overemphasized sexual instincts.
C)   overemphasized cultural experiences as determinants of an individual's development.
D)   underestimated the role of the unconscious mind in determining development.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which theorist developed the theory of operant conditioning?

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Question 15

The term "generativity" as described in Erikson's seventh stage of development primarily reflects a concern for

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A)   helping the younger generation to develop and lead useful lives.
B)   forming healthy friendships and an intimate relationship with another.
C)   developing healthy ego boundaries.
D)   feeling secure in one's job.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The elementary school years where children need to direct their energy toward mastering knowledge and intellectual skills is when Erikson's stage of ________ takes place.

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A)   intimacy versus isolation
B)   integrity versus despair
C)   autonomy versus shame and doubt
D)   industry versus inferiorityE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Caitlin, age 25, has a good job as a financial analyst but she has few friends and has had no success in dating. She admits that being close to others is a problem for her. According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, Caitlin is at a risk of reaching the state of

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A)   stagnation.
B)   guilt.
C)   isolation.
D)   shame and doubt.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Name one advantage and one disadvantage of using surveys as a way to collect data.

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Surveys can be used to study a wide rang...

Question 19

A group of people who are born at a similar point in history and share similar experiences as a result is referred to as

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A)   a cult.
B)   a clan.
C)   a cohort.
D)   a posse.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Katie-Lou is 88 years old. Katie would most likely be characterized as

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A)   young-old.
B)   old-old.
C)   oldest-old.
D)   late-old.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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The elementary school years where children need to direct their energy toward mastering knowledge and intellectual skills is when Erikson's stage of ________ takes place.

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Caitlin, age 25, has a good job as a financial analyst but she has few friends and has had no success in dating. She admits that being close to others is a problem for her. According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, Caitlin is at a risk of reaching the state of

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Lisa is a clinical psychologist. She decides to conduct a study on whether the progression of memory loss in older adults with Alzheimer's disease can be slowed down. According to the scientific method, which of the following describes the sequence Lisa should follow?

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Alex is 8 years old and in the 3rd grade; his main focus is success in school, as he is gradually exposed to more and more information about the world at large. The developmental period Alex is currently in is

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The term "generativity" as described in Erikson's seventh stage of development primarily reflects a concern for

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Which theorist developed the theory of operant conditioning?

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Dr. Berenstein holds the view that behavior is merely a surface characteristic and that a true understanding of development requires analyzing the symbolic meanings of behavior and the deep inner workings of the mind. Dr. Berenstein can be described as a(n)

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Riley argues that behavior is strongly influenced by biology; it is tied to evolution and characterized by critical or sensitive periods. What theoretical orientation does Riley most likely take?

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In the context of technology, which of the following was invented in the 1950s and contributed to changing human life permanently?

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Most contemporary psychoanalytic theorists believe that Sigmund Freud

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The life expectancy in the United States is currently

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The first stage in Erikson's theory is

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________ is a time of establishing personal and economic independence, career development, and for many, selecting a mate, learning to live with that person in an intimate way, starting a family, and rearing children.

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Nellie, three, bangs her head against the wall repeatedly throughout the day. How could Skinner's concept of operant conditioning be applied to address this behavior?

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List Freud's psychosexual stages, and explain how adult personality is determined as a result of these stages.

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According to Paul Baltes, which of the following statements most likely supports the view that development is plastic?

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McKenzie, age two, wants to do everything on her own. Her mother punishes her when she attempts to pour her own milk or tries to answer the phone. Erikson would say that McKenzie is likely to develop a sense of

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Name one advantage and one disadvantage of using surveys as a way to collect data.

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Katie-Lou is 88 years old. Katie would most likely be characterized as

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