Lifespan Development Midterm
EXAM 2026 Questions and Answers
When gametes are formed in the human body, this is called - Correct answer-
Meiosis
When the uterus contractions occur around every 8 to 10 minutes and last about 30
seconds, this is considered the ________________ stage of labor. - Correct
answer-First
Sometimes genes, for no known reason(s), change their form in a process called
spontaneous _____________. - Correct answer-Mutation
During the germinal stage, the fertilized egg is now called a(n) _____________
and travels toward the uterus where it becomes implanted in the uterus's wall. -
Correct answer-Blastocyst
What is the process by which a sperm and an ovum join to form a single new cell?
- Correct answer-Fertilization
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,Which of the following is a blood disorder produced by X-linked genes? - Correct
answer-hemophilia
Rod-shaped portions of DNA called chromosomes are organized in ____ pairs. -
Correct answer-23
Which "Big Five" personality trait refers to the degree to which a person seeks to
be with others, to behave in an outgoing manner, and generally to be sociable? -
Correct answer-extroversion
________ twins are no more genetically similar than two siblings born at different
times. - Correct answer-Dizygotic
What prescriptions, when taken by women before they were aware they were
pregnant, could also cause fetal damage? - Correct answer-DES (diethylstilbestrol)
Which gland in the body signals the brain and other glands in children's bodies to
begin producing sex hormones? - Correct answer-Pituitary
What is the term for repetitive, cyclical patterns of behavior? - Correct answer-
Rhythms
The visible signs of sexual maturity that do not directly involve the sex organs are
called - Correct answer-secondary sex characteristics
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,What is the term for the reflex where the neonate tends to turn its head toward
things that touch its cheek? - Correct answer-Rooting
What is the term for the ability to detect sound and pinpoint the direction from
which it is emanating? - Correct answer-Sound location
Mary is preparing to breastfeed her infant daughter and, in doing so, the baby's
cheek brushes across her mother's blouse. The baby immediately turns its head
toward Mary's chest in preparation for feeding. This is called the _______ reflex. -
Correct answer-Rooting
Communication with other neurons is done by means of _________ that travel
across the small gaps called __________. - Correct answer-neurotransmitters;
synapses
The developmental researchers who conducted the classic study regarding the
"visual cliff" was/were _________. - Correct answer-Gibson & Walk
Like all body cells, ________ has/have a cell body containing a(n) __________. -
Correct answer-neurons; nucleus
What is the term for the period of sleep that is found in older children and adults
and is associated with dreaming? - Correct answer-Rapid eye movement (REM)
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, Molly is a 27-year-old female who looks years older than her actual age. She lives
a high-risk lifestyle that includes regular use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs,
and she has never exercised regularly. Molly's behavioral choices have likely
brought about - Correct answer-Secondary aging
Which of the following is the most common mental disorder of the elderly,
covering several diseases, each of which includes serious memory loss
accompanied by declines in other mental functioning? - Correct answer-Dementia
Sue's bones have become brittle, fragile, and thin. Her doctor would be likely to
tell her that she has - Correct answer-osteoporosis
Mita is 21 years old. She has two jobs and is attending a local college. However,
due to her hectic schedule, she is experiencing several stressors that are
contributing to physical ailments. Mita does not want to take medication for her
stress. The therapist at the college informs her to try to increase contact with
friends as a means of decreasing her stress. This is referred to as - Correct answer-
Social Support
What is the term for the ability to withstand, overcome, and actually thrive
following profound adversity? - Correct answer-resilience
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EXAM 2026 Questions and Answers
When gametes are formed in the human body, this is called - Correct answer-
Meiosis
When the uterus contractions occur around every 8 to 10 minutes and last about 30
seconds, this is considered the ________________ stage of labor. - Correct
answer-First
Sometimes genes, for no known reason(s), change their form in a process called
spontaneous _____________. - Correct answer-Mutation
During the germinal stage, the fertilized egg is now called a(n) _____________
and travels toward the uterus where it becomes implanted in the uterus's wall. -
Correct answer-Blastocyst
What is the process by which a sperm and an ovum join to form a single new cell?
- Correct answer-Fertilization
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,Which of the following is a blood disorder produced by X-linked genes? - Correct
answer-hemophilia
Rod-shaped portions of DNA called chromosomes are organized in ____ pairs. -
Correct answer-23
Which "Big Five" personality trait refers to the degree to which a person seeks to
be with others, to behave in an outgoing manner, and generally to be sociable? -
Correct answer-extroversion
________ twins are no more genetically similar than two siblings born at different
times. - Correct answer-Dizygotic
What prescriptions, when taken by women before they were aware they were
pregnant, could also cause fetal damage? - Correct answer-DES (diethylstilbestrol)
Which gland in the body signals the brain and other glands in children's bodies to
begin producing sex hormones? - Correct answer-Pituitary
What is the term for repetitive, cyclical patterns of behavior? - Correct answer-
Rhythms
The visible signs of sexual maturity that do not directly involve the sex organs are
called - Correct answer-secondary sex characteristics
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,What is the term for the reflex where the neonate tends to turn its head toward
things that touch its cheek? - Correct answer-Rooting
What is the term for the ability to detect sound and pinpoint the direction from
which it is emanating? - Correct answer-Sound location
Mary is preparing to breastfeed her infant daughter and, in doing so, the baby's
cheek brushes across her mother's blouse. The baby immediately turns its head
toward Mary's chest in preparation for feeding. This is called the _______ reflex. -
Correct answer-Rooting
Communication with other neurons is done by means of _________ that travel
across the small gaps called __________. - Correct answer-neurotransmitters;
synapses
The developmental researchers who conducted the classic study regarding the
"visual cliff" was/were _________. - Correct answer-Gibson & Walk
Like all body cells, ________ has/have a cell body containing a(n) __________. -
Correct answer-neurons; nucleus
What is the term for the period of sleep that is found in older children and adults
and is associated with dreaming? - Correct answer-Rapid eye movement (REM)
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, Molly is a 27-year-old female who looks years older than her actual age. She lives
a high-risk lifestyle that includes regular use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs,
and she has never exercised regularly. Molly's behavioral choices have likely
brought about - Correct answer-Secondary aging
Which of the following is the most common mental disorder of the elderly,
covering several diseases, each of which includes serious memory loss
accompanied by declines in other mental functioning? - Correct answer-Dementia
Sue's bones have become brittle, fragile, and thin. Her doctor would be likely to
tell her that she has - Correct answer-osteoporosis
Mita is 21 years old. She has two jobs and is attending a local college. However,
due to her hectic schedule, she is experiencing several stressors that are
contributing to physical ailments. Mita does not want to take medication for her
stress. The therapist at the college informs her to try to increase contact with
friends as a means of decreasing her stress. This is referred to as - Correct answer-
Social Support
What is the term for the ability to withstand, overcome, and actually thrive
following profound adversity? - Correct answer-resilience
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