NRS 112 EXAM 1 & EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Hyperplasia - ANSWER: Increase in the number or density of normal cells; under
normal DNA control
Metaplasia - ANSWER: A change in the normal pattern of differentiation where
dividing cells differentiate into cells not normally found in that part of the body;
under DNA control and reversible
Dysplasia - ANSWER: Abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs;
loss of DNA control
Anaplasia - ANSWER: The regression of a cell to a more primitive cell type; loss of
DNA control
According to Erickson, infancy falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: Birth- 18
months
According to Erickson, early childhood falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: 18
months- 3 years
According to Erickson, late childhood falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: 3- 5
years
According to Erickson, school age falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: 6- 12 years
According to Erickson, adolescence falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: 12-20
years
According to Erickson, young adulthood falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: 18-
25 years
According to Erickson, adulthood falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: 25-65 years
According to Erickson, maturity falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: 65 years-
death
Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of infancy. - ANSWER:
Trust vs mistrust
Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of early childhood. -
ANSWER: Autonomy vs shame & doubt
, Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of late childhood. -
ANSWER: Initiative vs guilt
Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of school age. -
ANSWER: Industry vs inferiority
Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of adolescence. -
ANSWER: Identity vs role confusion
Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of young adulthood. -
ANSWER: Intimacy vs isolation
Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of adulthood. -
ANSWER: Generativity vs stagnation
Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of maturity. -
ANSWER: Integrity vs despair
Piaget's sensorimotor stage occurs at what age? - ANSWER: Birth- 2 years
Piaget's preoperational stage occurs at what age? - ANSWER: 2- 7 years
Piaget's concrete operational phase occurs at what age? - ANSWER: 7-11 years
Piaget's formal operational stage occurs at what age? - ANSWER: 11+ years
What are the characteristics of the sensorimotor stage? - ANSWER: The infant learns
about the world through physical sensations; the child learns that their actions can
affect their environment; the concept of object permanence is learned
What are the characteristics of the preoperational phase? - ANSWER: Egocentric;
words are used as symbols, and language development is rapid.
What are the characteristics of the concrete operational phase? - ANSWER: The child
begins to think logically about concrete ideas. Relationships such as size, volume,
and quantity are understood more deeply.
What are the characteristics of the formal operational phase? - ANSWER: The child
uses rational thinking. Reasoning is deductive and futuristic.
What milestones should an infant exhibit at 2 months? - ANSWER: Smiling at people,
cooing and gurgling, and holding their own head up.
What milestones should an infant exhibit at 4 months? - ANSWER: Enjoys playing
with others, babbling, mimics movements and facial expressions, tracks movement
with eyes, and pushes down when feet are on solid surface.
ANSWERS
Hyperplasia - ANSWER: Increase in the number or density of normal cells; under
normal DNA control
Metaplasia - ANSWER: A change in the normal pattern of differentiation where
dividing cells differentiate into cells not normally found in that part of the body;
under DNA control and reversible
Dysplasia - ANSWER: Abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs;
loss of DNA control
Anaplasia - ANSWER: The regression of a cell to a more primitive cell type; loss of
DNA control
According to Erickson, infancy falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: Birth- 18
months
According to Erickson, early childhood falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: 18
months- 3 years
According to Erickson, late childhood falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: 3- 5
years
According to Erickson, school age falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: 6- 12 years
According to Erickson, adolescence falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: 12-20
years
According to Erickson, young adulthood falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: 18-
25 years
According to Erickson, adulthood falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: 25-65 years
According to Erickson, maturity falls into what age bracket? - ANSWER: 65 years-
death
Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of infancy. - ANSWER:
Trust vs mistrust
Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of early childhood. -
ANSWER: Autonomy vs shame & doubt
, Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of late childhood. -
ANSWER: Initiative vs guilt
Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of school age. -
ANSWER: Industry vs inferiority
Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of adolescence. -
ANSWER: Identity vs role confusion
Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of young adulthood. -
ANSWER: Intimacy vs isolation
Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of adulthood. -
ANSWER: Generativity vs stagnation
Erickson's theory states that ____________ is the primary task of maturity. -
ANSWER: Integrity vs despair
Piaget's sensorimotor stage occurs at what age? - ANSWER: Birth- 2 years
Piaget's preoperational stage occurs at what age? - ANSWER: 2- 7 years
Piaget's concrete operational phase occurs at what age? - ANSWER: 7-11 years
Piaget's formal operational stage occurs at what age? - ANSWER: 11+ years
What are the characteristics of the sensorimotor stage? - ANSWER: The infant learns
about the world through physical sensations; the child learns that their actions can
affect their environment; the concept of object permanence is learned
What are the characteristics of the preoperational phase? - ANSWER: Egocentric;
words are used as symbols, and language development is rapid.
What are the characteristics of the concrete operational phase? - ANSWER: The child
begins to think logically about concrete ideas. Relationships such as size, volume,
and quantity are understood more deeply.
What are the characteristics of the formal operational phase? - ANSWER: The child
uses rational thinking. Reasoning is deductive and futuristic.
What milestones should an infant exhibit at 2 months? - ANSWER: Smiling at people,
cooing and gurgling, and holding their own head up.
What milestones should an infant exhibit at 4 months? - ANSWER: Enjoys playing
with others, babbling, mimics movements and facial expressions, tracks movement
with eyes, and pushes down when feet are on solid surface.
