STRAIGHTERLINE PSY 120 LIFE-SPAN DEVELOPMENT GRADED EXAM 1 - APRIL 2022

Page path • PSY120 • Topic 2: Beginnings Started on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 4:41 PM State Finished Completed on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 5:13 PM Time taken 32 mins 13 secs Grade 125.00 out of 125.00 (100%) Question 1 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is true of Down syndrome? Select one: a. It primarily occurs in African American children. b. It occurs when genetic imprinting goes awry. c. Its symptoms include retardation of motor and mental abilities. d. It is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome Y. Feedback Which of the following is true of Down syndr... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Describe the mechanisms of heredity in normal and abnormal human development. Learning Objective: Summarize the influence of genes on human development. Page: 58 Topic: Down Syndrome Question 2 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Many individuals become wiser as they age, but their performance on tasks that require speed in processing information starts to decline. This illustrates how throughout life some dimensions or components of a dimension expand and others shrink, or how development is Select one: a. plastic. b. contextual. c. multidisciplinary. d. multidirectional. Feedback Many individuals become wiser as they age, b... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Summarize the features of the lifespan perspective. Page: 6 Topic: Characteristics of Life-Span Perspective Question 3 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Most individuals who have X-linked diseases are males because Select one: a. males have only one copy of the X chromosome. b. the diseases are triggered by the male sex hormone, testosterone. c. males have an extra Y chromosome. d. males have an extra X chromosome, making them XXY. Feedback Most individuals who have X-linked... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Summarize the influence of genes on human development. Page: 57 Topic: Genes Question 4 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text According to evolutionary developmental psychologists, many evolved psychological mechanisms are _____. That is, the mechanisms apply only to a specific aspect of a person's psychological makeup. Select one: a. domain-specific b. maladjusted c. non-operational d. unconditional Feedback According to evolutionary developmental psyc... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Summarize the evolutionary perspective on human development. Page: 51 Topic: Evolutionary D evelopmental Psychology Question 5 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is evaluated by the Apgar Scale? Select one: a. the newborn's kidney function b. the newborn's birth weight c. the newborn's height d. the newborn's heart rate Feedback Which of the following is evaluated by the A... APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Summarize the birth process. Page: 92 Topic: Assessing the Newborn Question 6 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text For each genotype, a range of _____ can be expressed, thus providing a source of variability. Select one: a. genetic imprints b. phenotypes c. karyotypes d. monotypes Feedback For each genotype, a range of _____ can be e... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Summarize the influence of genes on human development. Page: 57 Topic: Sources of Variabili ty Question 7 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text A teratogen is any agent that can cause Select one: a. organogenesis. b. birth defects. c. fetal movement. d. maternal back pain. Feedback A teratogen is any agent that can cause APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Summarize prenatal development. Page: 80 Topic: Teratogen Question 8 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Carla is three-and-a-half weeks pregnant. This indicates that her child is in the _____ period of prenatal development. Select one: a. embryonic b. fetal c. placental d. germinal Feedback Carla is three-and-a-half weeks pregnant... APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology Bloom's: Apply Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Summarize prenatal development. Page: 76 Topic: Embryonic Period Question 9 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text One of the differences between Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson is that Select one: a. Freud underestimated the role of the unconscious mind in determining the life-span development of an individual. b. Erikson believed that development lasted only until the age of 20. c. Erikson emphasized the importance of both early and later experiences. d. Erikson overemphasized the role of sexuality in the life-span development of an individual. Feedback One of the differences between Sigmund Freud... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Hard Learning Objective: Summarize the main theories of human development. Page: 21 Topic: Erikson's Psychosocial Theory Question 10 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Jenny is 4 years old. She becomes self-sufficient and develops school readiness skills. In this scenario, identify the developmental period that Jenny is most likely in. Select one: a. infancy b. early childhood c. prenatal period d. late childhood Feedback Jenny is 4 years old. She becomes... APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology Bloom's: Apply Difficulty Level: Hard Learning Objective: Describe the processes, periods, and issues in human development. Page: 14 Topic: Periods of Development Question 11 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Cynthia is conducting a survey on the prevalence and patterns of substance abuse in her city. Which of the following problems is she likely to encounter while using this method of data collection? Select one: a. the assumption that a person's behavior is consistent and stable b. the inability to sample a large number of people c. the assumption that surveys have to be conducted only in person d. some participants may not tell the truth and instead give socially acceptable answers Feedback Cynthia is conducting a survey on the preval... APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Evaluate the methods developmental researchers use to collect data. Page: 30 Topic: Research Methods Question 12 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text During the fourth week of prenatal development, the urogenital system becomes apparent, and _____ emerge. Select one: a. fingernails and toenails b. hair and eyelashes c. arm and leg buds d. eyes and eyelids Feedback During the fourth week of prenatal developme... APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Summarize prenatal development. Page: 77–78 Topic: Embryonic Period Question 13 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Before the delivery of her baby, Karen experiences several traumatic life changes. She separates from her husband, discovers that her mother is seriously ill, and begins a more stressful job. Will Karen's baby be significantly affected by all the stress in Karen's life? Select one: a. Yes, the baby will develop good coping skills. b. No, fetuses are not significantly affected by the mother's emotional stress. c. No, any effects on the fetus will be temporary and will not produce lasting problems. d. Yes, the baby will be at risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and language delay. Feedback Before the delivery of her baby, Karen exper... APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology Bloom's: Apply Difficulty Level: Hard Learning Objective: Summarize prenatal development. Page: 87 Topic: Teratogen Question 14 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text _____ is a complex molecule with a double helix shape, like a spiral staircase, and contains genetic information. Select one: a. RNA b. A chromosome c. DNA d. A ribosome Feedback _____ is a complex molecule with a double he... APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Summarize the infl uence of genes on human development. Page: 53 Topic: Genes Question 15 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Julianne lost her baby early in her pregnancy. Which of the following paternal factors could have possibly led to this outcome? Select one: a. Her partner was overweight. b. Her partner was a heavy smoker, even during her pregnancy. c. Her partner is deficient in vitamin C. d. Her partner was undergoing severe emotional stress during her pregnancy. Feedback Julianne lost her baby early in her pregnanc... APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology Bloom's: Apply Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Summarize prenatal development. Page: 87 Topic: Teratogen Question 16 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Rachel is in the first period of prenatal development. This scenario indica tes the _____ of prenatal development. Select one: a. fetal period b. embryonic period c. implantation period d. germinal period Feedback Rachel is in the first period of prenatal de... APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology Bloom's: Apply Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Summarize prenatal development. Page: 76 Topic: Germinal Period Question 17 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements best distinguishes neurogenesis from neuronal migration? Select one: a. Neurogenesis refers to the closure of the neural tube 27 days after conception, whereas neuronal migration refers to the formation of the neural tube 18 days after conception. b. Neurogenesis is the occurrence of connections between neurons postnatally, whereas neuronal migration is the formation of the blastocyst and trophoblast. c. Neurogenesis occurs 24–30 hours after fertilization, whereas neuronal migration occurs during the first two weeks after conception. d. Neurogenesis refers to the formation of new neurons, whereas neuronal migration refers to the movement of cells outward to create the different levels, structures, and regions of the brain. Feedback Which of the following statements best... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Analyze Difficulty Level: Hard Learning Objective: Describe the structures and functions of the brain. Learning Objective: Summarize prenatal development. Page: 80 Topic: Prenatal Brain Development Question 18 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text _____ age is an individual's adaptive capacities compared with those of other individuals of the same chronological age. Select one: a. Social b. Psychological c. Physical d. Biological Feedback _____ age is an individual's ad... APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Describe the processes, periods, and issues in human development. Page: 18 Topic: Periods of Development Question 19 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale is typically performed within _____ after birth. Select one: a. one to two months b. 24 to 36 hours c. two to five days d. one to two weeks Feedback The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment... APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Summarize the birth process. Page: 94 Topic: Assessing the New born Question 20 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, a lifelong expectation that the world will be a good and pleasant place to live sets in during the ____ stage. Select one: a. industry versus inferiority b. intimacy versus isolation c. initiative versus guilt d. trust versus mistrust Feedback According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Summarize the main theories of human development. Page: 21 Topic: Erikson's Psychosocial Theory Question 21 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text The idea that no singular theory can explain life-span development as a whole, but that each theory plays an important role, is referred to as a(n) Select one: a. eclectic theoretical orientation. b. mixed theoretical orientation. c. abridged theoretical orientation. d. severed theoretical orientation. Feedback The idea that no singular theory can explain... APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology Bloom's: Understand Difficulty Level: Medium Learning Objective: Summarize the main theories of human development. Page: 28 Topic: Eclectic Theoretical Orientation Question 22 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Joshua, a two-year-old, has been diagnosed with _____, a blood disorder that limits the body's oxygen supply and can cause joint swelling and heart and kidney failure. This genetic disorder can be treated through penicillin, pain medication, antibiotics, blood transfusions, and hydroxyurea. Select one: a. spina bifida b. Tay-Sachs disease c. sickle-cell anemia d. Huntington's disease Feedback Joshua, a two-year-old, has been diagnosed... APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology Bloom's: Apply Difficulty Level: Hard Learning Objective: Describe the mechanisms of heredity in normal and abnormal human development. Learning Objective: Summarize the influence of genes on human development. Page: 60 Topic: Gene-Linked Chromosomal Abnormalities Question 23 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Psychology's newest approach, _____, emphasizes the importance of adaptation, reproduction, and "survival of the fittest" in shaping behavior. Select one: a. behavioral psychology b. humanistic psychology c. cognitive psychology d. evolutionary psychology Feedback Psychology's newest approach, _____, em... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Summarize the evolutionary perspective on human development. Page: 51 Topic: Evolutionary Psychology Question 24 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Erin, a 90-year-old, is healthy and leads an active lifestyle. Most of her relatives have lived to an old age. Researchers have found that Erin's family carries genes related to stress resistance, immunity, and metabolism that help extend life by repairing and protecting body tissues. In this scenario, which of the following genes is most likely responsible for Erin living to an old age? Select one: a. susceptibility genes b. longevity genes c. complimentary genes d. mutated genes Feedback Erin, a 90-year-old, is healthy and leads an... APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology Bloom's: Apply Difficulty Level: Hard Learning Objective: Summarize the influence of genes on human development. Page: 56 Topic: Sources of Variability Question 25 Complete 5.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text The life expectancy in the United States is currently Select one: a. 60 years. b. 79 years. c. 85 years d. 53 years. Feedback The life expectancy in the United States is ... APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains Bloom's: Remember Difficulty Level: Easy Learning Objective: Summarize the features of the lifespan perspective. Page: 5 Topic: Life Expectancy