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DEP 2025/2026 MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW!)
Which of the following is true of Sternberg's triarchic
theory of intelligence? - ANSWER-It focuses on the
processes involved in intelligent behavior.
Identify a true statement about gray matter in the brain. -
ANSWER-It is composed of closely packed neurons in the
cerebral cortex.
Betty argues that Rita, her 1-year-old daughter, displays
an ambivalent or resistant attachment pattern. Which of
the following questions is the most relevant to evaluate her
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argument? - ANSWER-Does Rita show a mix of proximity-
seeking and angry behaviors when Betty leaves?
Which of the following have researchers observed with
girls suffering from congenital adrenal hyperplasia? -
ANSWER-They generally have play styles that are more
typical for boys.
Identify a feature of "easy" children. - ANSWER-They
sleep, eat, and empty their bowels at the same times each
day.
Freddie, a 5-year-old, is considered curious, empathic,
and self-confident. His teacher argues that he has these
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traits because he was securely attached as a toddler.
Identify the assumption in the teacher's argument. -
ANSWER-Curiosity is not a characteristic trait of
insecurely attached children.
Which of the following statements is true of preschoolers'
ability to recognize and recall information? - ANSWER-
Preschool children do better on recognition than on recall.
Masha, a 90-year-old, has become weak and finds it
difficult to walk. Hence, she begins using a wheelchair to
help her move around the house. Which of the following
key principles of the life-span developmental approach
does this support? - ANSWER--
(Answer is NOT: "Development is lifelong.")
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Which of the following is true of cohorts and historical
generations? - ANSWER-Cohorts are part of a historical
generation only if they experience major, shaping
historical events at a formative point in their lives.
In the context of life-span development, which of the
following is true of the impact of a critical period? -
ANSWER-If a necessary event does not occur during a
critical period of maturation, normal development will not
occur.
An elementary school teacher considers Patrick, her
student, to be in the early childhood period of human
development. Which of the following, if true, would support
DEP 2025/2026 MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW!)
Which of the following is true of Sternberg's triarchic
theory of intelligence? - ANSWER-It focuses on the
processes involved in intelligent behavior.
Identify a true statement about gray matter in the brain. -
ANSWER-It is composed of closely packed neurons in the
cerebral cortex.
Betty argues that Rita, her 1-year-old daughter, displays
an ambivalent or resistant attachment pattern. Which of
the following questions is the most relevant to evaluate her
,2|Page
argument? - ANSWER-Does Rita show a mix of proximity-
seeking and angry behaviors when Betty leaves?
Which of the following have researchers observed with
girls suffering from congenital adrenal hyperplasia? -
ANSWER-They generally have play styles that are more
typical for boys.
Identify a feature of "easy" children. - ANSWER-They
sleep, eat, and empty their bowels at the same times each
day.
Freddie, a 5-year-old, is considered curious, empathic,
and self-confident. His teacher argues that he has these
,3|Page
traits because he was securely attached as a toddler.
Identify the assumption in the teacher's argument. -
ANSWER-Curiosity is not a characteristic trait of
insecurely attached children.
Which of the following statements is true of preschoolers'
ability to recognize and recall information? - ANSWER-
Preschool children do better on recognition than on recall.
Masha, a 90-year-old, has become weak and finds it
difficult to walk. Hence, she begins using a wheelchair to
help her move around the house. Which of the following
key principles of the life-span developmental approach
does this support? - ANSWER--
(Answer is NOT: "Development is lifelong.")
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Which of the following is true of cohorts and historical
generations? - ANSWER-Cohorts are part of a historical
generation only if they experience major, shaping
historical events at a formative point in their lives.
In the context of life-span development, which of the
following is true of the impact of a critical period? -
ANSWER-If a necessary event does not occur during a
critical period of maturation, normal development will not
occur.
An elementary school teacher considers Patrick, her
student, to be in the early childhood period of human
development. Which of the following, if true, would support
