Psychology--Ch 9 Development

What is the study of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that occur throughout the lifespan?

• gerontology

• maturational studies

• cognitive psychology

• developmental psychology

What field combines psychology and biology to investigate the influences of heredity and environment on behavior?

• psychobiology

• neuropsychology

• behavior genetics

• physiological psychology

Dr. Smith believes people who are very aggressive have become so because of their life experiences. Dr. Jones believes people are more or less aggressive from birth because of genetic factors. What issue in developmental psychology is highlighted by their disagreement?

• nature and nurture

• cognition and emotion

• classical and operant conditioning

• cross-sectional studies and longitudinal design

What is an intense, reciprocal relationship between a child and an adult?

• bonding

• connecting

• imprinting

• attachment

What term describes a child’s inability to see a situation or event from another person’s point of view?

• disparity

• narcissism

• egocentrism

• autonomy

Which of these is the most accurate definition of puberty?

• beginning of adolescence

• time when individuals reach full sexual maturity

• time of life when the greatest physical growth occurs

• term that refers to the occurrence of menarche and nocturnal emissions

Paul thinks everyone notices that his hair would not comb right this morning. He knows the girls in the corner are laughing about it. Paul is demonstrating a phenomenon called

• hyposensitivity.

• ethnocentrism.

• an imaginary audience.

• heightened self-awareness.

What term is used for the uncritical acceptance of parental values and desires?

• climacteric

• moratorium

• foreclosure

• stagnation

Karin declares a major in physical education, then decides this is impractical and switches to business. She does not enjoy business, so she transfers to psychology. What term is used to describe what Katie is experiencing?

• moratorium

• dissociation

• stagnation

• identity diffusion

Which situation describes an adolescent experiencing identity diffusion?

• John is unable to find one identity.

• Albert accepts others’ values and desires.

• Stephanie rebels against the desires of her parents.

• Victoria has few goals and is apathetic about the future.