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Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 48mins
When researchers replicate a study, they:
change the instructions given to participants.
change the hypothesis.
use different participants.
always add a placebo.
Today, newborns are expected to live on average to age:
55.
61.
72.
85.
Which statement regarding hospice care is TRUE?
People are only admitted when there is reasonable chance for recovery.
Patients can only be admitted if death is likely within six months.
No medications are available once a patient moves into hospice.
Currently, no insurance companies cover hospice services.
Maxine's father just died. She was very close to him, and simply cannot face the reality of his death. To those around her, it appears that Maxine is not grieving at all. Maxine is experiencing ______ grief.
complicated
disenfranchised
absent
incomplete
Stan's ex-wife died suddenly. Although their two children were included in the memorial service, Stan was intentionally excluded. Because Stan still cared about their ex-wife, they experienced:
absent grief.
incomplete grief.
disenfranchised grief.
mourning.
Esther's husband was flying a small plane when it disappeared above a wooded mountainside. Their body was never recovered. Given this fact, which may interfere with the process of grieving, it is likely that Esther is experiencing:
absent grief.
incomplete grief.
disenfranchised grief.
mourning.
Physician-assisted death is legal in all of these states EXCEPT:
California.
Colorado.
Hawaii.
Florida.
A living will is written to indicate:
that no attempt should be made to revive the person if they stop breathing.
the way property should be divided among heirs.
how to pass along important family stories.
what medical intervention should be used if the person is not conscious when a decision needs to be made.
Worldwide, death is determined when:
the person enters locked-in syndrome.
the kidneys shut down.
noticeable respiration ceases.
brain activity ceases.
A DNR order:
can be used only by hospice workers.
allows a natural death.
is not available to the terminally ill.
is illegal in most states of the United States.
The goal of palliative care is to:
relieve patients from pain and suffering.
treat terminal illnesses.
study the experience of the dying.
treat advanced-stage diseases by any means possible.
According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the first stage of dying is:
anger.
denial.
depression.
bargaining.
In late adulthood, attitudes about death shift. Anxiety _____ while hope _____
decreases; increases
decreases; decreases
increases; decreases
Multidisciplinary teams are required for successful:
happiness paradox.
stratification.
integrated care.
hospice.
Which activity is one of the ADLs?
bathing
shopping
paying bills
preparing a family meal
One crucial factor in the success of long-term marriages is:
a sense of agreement on everything.
a strong sense of shared experiences.
a more active sex life.
the trend toward living apart together.
Who are ideal social convoy members for older adults?
former spouses
former teachers
old friends
retired bosses or supervisors
Religious involvement correlates with _____ because it promotes social relationships and good habits.
higher levels of stress
better health
more wealth
earlier death
The view that older people choose familiar social contacts who reinforce their generativity, pride, and joy is referred to as:
integrity versus despair.
socioemotional selectivity theory.
stratification theory.
disengagement theory.
According to Erik Erikson, the dichotomy of integrity versus despair is the focus of:
adolescence.
early adulthood.
middle adulthood.
late adulthood.
In older adults, a positive worldview _____ according to the socioemotional selectivity theory.
correlates with less well-being
correlates with believing that life is meaningful
is associated with increased family conflict
is associated with increased responsiveness to regretful events
Sarai, age 70, believes they are independent and have personal autonomy. They are likely to be:
wrong; no one their age can be autonomous.
mentally and physically healthier than people their age who do not share those beliefs.
more optimistic than other people their age, but no healthier than they are.
overstating their sense of well-being.
Bogdan, age 76, has been diagnosed with lung cancer as a result of heavy smoking since his teens. This is an example of:
complementary aging.
primary aging.
tertiary aging.
secondary aging.
Erik Erikson calls elders "_____" because he believes they are both aware of the interdependence of the generations and have a broad view of the human experience.
the keepers of the flame
self-actualized
social witnesses
cognitively superior
According to the most recent DSM (DSM-5), dementia is now referred to as:
mental aging.
a neurocognitive disorder.
delirium.
senility.
A long-term partnership correlates with health and happiness throughout adulthood and late adulthood. For MOST people, then, _____ is the crucial aspect of love in a partnership.
intimacy
infatuation
commitment
passion
When does divorce risk begin to fall?
in the first days of marriage
in the first weeks of marriage
in the first months of marriage
in the first years of marriage
Bryson spent the first four years of life living with various family members and in various foster homes. Maggie, their second cousin, adopted Bryson about six months ago. Although Maggie provides Bryson with love, support, and stimulation, Bryson does not seem attached to Maggie. They resist any kind of affection and prefer to be alone rather than socialize with the new family. According to the DSM-5, Bryson probably has:
reactive attachment disorder.
oppositional defiant disorder.
a severe cognitive impairment.
posttraumatic stress disorder.
With increasing age, the trait of neuroticism tends to:
transform into extroversion.
increase.
decrease.
remain stable.
Deedra is a retired stockbroker who enjoys tutoring children at the local library after school. They are demonstrating the psychosocial stage of:
generativity versus stagnation.
integrity versus despair.
identity versus role confusion.
industry versus inferiority.
The term andropause, or male menopause, is sometimes used to refer to:
the sudden loss in fertility in a middle-aged man.
the sudden drop in testosterone that generally occurs at about age 50.
the age-related reduction in testosterone.
impotence as a reaction to a wife's menopause.
A group of women friends, all about 60 years of age, are meeting up for a coffee. Which characteristic do they MOST likely have in common?
weak vision
weak hearing
menopause
andropause
In an aging brain:
neurons fire faster.
reaction time lengthens.
brain size increases.
multitasking becomes easier.
Fertilization using the in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure takes place in a(an):
incubator.
special freezer.
glass dish.
titanium dish.
Karen and Raul live together as a romantic couple, but they are not married. Their living arrangement is called:
a dual relationship.
a hookup.
romance.
cohabitation.
Now that they are in their 20s, Krishna wants to find someone to have a romantic relationship with. Erik Erikson would say that Krishna is in the stage of:
trust versus mistrust.
generativity versus stagnation.
identity versus role confusion.
intimacy versus isolation.
As Waseem looks over his course syllabi for the term, he realizes that, in three weeks, he has three assignments due on one day. Waseem decides he will do one assignment per week for the next three weeks so that he will have them all done by their due dates. Waseem is demonstrating _____ thinking.
preoperational
concrete operational
formal operational
postformal
Historically, peak newborn survival occurred when mothers were _____ years old at the time of birth.
15 to 22
18 to 25
25 to 32
30 to 37
An eating disorder characterized by binge eating and subsequent purging, usually by induced vomiting and/or use of laxatives, is:
anorexia nervosa.
bulimia nervosa.
avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.
binge-eating disorder.
During emerging adulthood, all body systems:
begin to develop.
function optimally.
cease developing.
age rapidly.
With respect to suicide, what is MORE common in adolescent boys than in adolescent girls?
serious consideration of suicide
parasuicide
dying by suicide
cluster suicide
Which factor has NOT contributed to a decline in the number of young adolescent smokers in the United States?
higher cigarette prices
the legal smoking age
warnings printed on tobacco products
better law enforcement of tobacco sales
Wayne started to behave aggressively at age 5 and by age 13 was caught shoplifting several times. Wayne is now age 25 and has committed armed robbery. Wayne would be considered a(n) _____ offender.
hostile
dual
life-course-persistent
adolescence-limited
Several suicides within the same group of people in a brief period are called "_____" suicides.
cult
pact
planned
cluster
Parasuicide refers to:
a deliberate act of self-destruction that does not end in death.
thinking about suicide.
the belief that suicide is an effective way of getting back at one's parents or peers.
feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
Suicide thoughts and rates for _____ youth are higher when compared to teens from other sex/gender minority groups.
bisexual
asexual
transgender
cisgender
The DSM-IV labeled individuals who had a strong and persistent cross-gender identification as having "gender identity disorder." The DSM-5-TR instead describes people who are distressed at their biological genders as having "_____".
gender atypicality
sexual fetishism
sexual atypicality
gender identity dysphoria
_____ is an example of "identity foreclosure."
Dropping out of high school
Choosing a different career path than what parents wanted
Eagerness to vote in a national election
Working in the family business because it is expected
Role confusion refers to the identity status in which adolescents:
pause during their identity formation to explore alternatives.
form their identity prematurely.
do not commit to goals and fail to take on any role.
understand who they are as connected to everything they have learned.
Psychosocial development during adolescence is often seen as a quest to answer the question:
"What am I going to do with my life?"
"Will I ever find someone to love?"
"Who am I?"
"Why don't my parents understand me?"
The first hormones to begin the process of puberty are triggered in the child's:
gonads.
penis or uterus.
adrenal glands.
hypothalamus.
Which factor has the greatest impact on whether sexual discovery and exploration is healthy and enjoyable, or shameful and frightening?
sex hormones
brain function
culture
gender
Later high school start times have been associated with all of these EXCEPT:
less adolescent depression.
higher graduation rates.
less student absenteeism.
decreased college attendance.
In the United States, who is MOST likely to leave high school without a diploma (per information provided by Child Trends Databank, 2018)?
Kenzo, a foreign-born male student
Rhea, a foreign-born female student
Salim, a native-born male student
Leilani, a native-born female student
Jean Piaget called the reasoning that characterizes adolescence:
formal operational thought.
invincibility thinking.
metacognition.
concrete operational thinking.
Research indicates that a majority of adolescent girls worldwide are trying to:
gain weight.
lose weight.
lift weights.
not focus on their appearance.
Stress, especially when prolonged:
may contribute to an early onset of puberty.
may contribute to a late onset of puberty.
typically increases after the onset of puberty.
typically decreases after the onset of puberty.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, which of these was the worst negative outcome for children?
psychosocial consequences related to the pandemic
physical complications due to the virus
genetic changes related to the virus
social changes taking place alongside the pandemic
Lawrence Kohlberg's concept of preconventional morality involves:
the careful consideration of all options.
an emphasis on laws and social order.
seeking pleasure and avoiding punishment.
trying to gain the approval of others.
Developing self-respect, nurturing friendships with peers, and encouraging learning are three of the:
family structures.
measurements of family harmony.
functions of a family.
suggestions for stress resilience.
Family function refers to:
how a family cares for its members.
the legal and genetic relationships of people in a household.
how the family's house is constructed.
how the various generations interact.
The quality of resilience is dynamic, which means that it:
is always present in the same way.
may change over time.
can be either a positive or negative adaptation.
reflects successful coping with minor adversities.
Erik Erikson's fourth stage of psychosocial development is called:
autonomy versus shame and doubt.
industry versus inferiority.
trust versus mistrust.
integrity versus incompetence.
MOST children are average learners, and their IQ falls between:
50 and 65.
70 and 84.
85 and 115.
120 and 135.
IQ tests:
reflect multicultural understanding.
are influenced by culture.
do not accurately reflect aptitude.
accurately reflect achievement.
Achievement tests are designed to measure one's:
knowledge about a subject.
potential for accomplishment.
capacity for divergent thinking.
verbal abilities.
Lev Vygotsky might argue that all of these could be an instructor to a 6-year-old child EXCEPT a(n):
3-year-old sibling.
art teacher.
grandparent.
10-year-old friend.
What brain area is activated by the act of handwriting?
parietal lobe
sensorimotor cortex
prefrontal cortex
occipital lobe
Which activity, when a daily part of a child's life, is MOST associated with health problems later in life, such as obesity?
playing outside for over an hour
eating three meals each day
spending several hours passively on social media
playing about one hour of video games
A child having an imaginary friend is an example of:
self-control.
intrinsic motivation.
extrinsic motivation.
protective optimism.
Many studies, replicating the marshmallow study, find that emotion regulation in childhood predicts _____
unhappy marriages
poverty in adulthood
emotion-deregulation in adulthood
achievement in adulthood
Erikson called the psychosocial developmental stage that occurs between 3 and 6 years of age:
initiative versus guilt
industry versus inferiority
the preoperational stage
autonomy versus inferiority.
Diana Baumrind is known for her work on:
gender roles.
types of play.
parenting styles.
cognitive stages.
Authoritarian parents often:
offer their children a lot of praise.
allow children to question their decisions.
punish their children for disobeying rules.
make few maturity demands on their children.
A range of potentially traumatic childhood stresses that can have lasting, negative effects on health and well-being are called:
avoidable injury.
child maltreatment.
substantiated maltreatment.
adverse childhood experiences.
Piaget called the stage of cognitive development between the ages of 2 and 6 "preoperational intelligence" because children do NOT yet:
demonstrate intellectual behavior.
use logical operations.
understand language.
produce language.
The cognitive ability to organize and prioritize the many thoughts that arise from the various parts of the brain, allowing the person to anticipate, strategize, and plan behavior, is known as:
executive function.
theory of mind.
scaffolding.
conservation.
The amygdala is a brain structure that registers:
body temperature.
emotions.
speech perception.
memories.
According to Vygotsky, children learn because mentors do all of these, EXCEPT:
present challenges.
take over the instruction.
provide information.
encourage motivation.
Which of these is the primary stress hormone?
norepinephrine
serotonin
cortisol
estrogen
Newborns' sense of touch allows them to:
determine who is touching them.
be comforted by their caregiver.
feel no pain.
make up for their lack of hearing at birth.
The function of neurotransmitters is to:
bind the neurons of the central nervous system together.
form the synapse between neurons.
carry information from one neuron to another.
assist in the formation of new neurons.
Synapses are:
intersections where the axons of one neuron meet the dendrites of another neuron.
where neurons make direct contact with one another.
chemical structures that allow dendrites to send their messages to axons.
the area where neurons determine whether a stimulus exceeds the absolute threshold or not.
Which of these is the MOST severe form of postpartum depression?
baby blues
postnatal depression
postpartum neurosis
postpartum psychosis
A surgical birth, in which incisions through the mother's abdomen and uterus allow the fetus to be removed quickly, is also referred to as a(n):
epidural
cesarean section
induced labor
breech birth
Which hormone is much higher in the XY embryo than the XX one?
cortisol
oxytocin
testosterone
progesterone
Identical twins are also called _____ twins.
monozygotic
dizygotic
zygotic
gamete
The process by which a response becomes linked to a particular stimulus is called:
psychoanalysis.
cognition.
imprinting.
conditioning.
The fact that race is a social construction:
reflects inconsistencies in ethnic categories.
does not make the term meaningless.
means that it should be replaced with the term "culture."
shows how powerful genetic influences are on development.
Socioeconomic status (SES) refers to an individual's:
culture.
ethnicity.
social class.
race.
In Bronfenbrenner's ecological-systems model, family and peers are part of one's:
microsystem.
exosystem.
macrosystem.
social system.
Anger in infancy is a healthy response to frustration, correlating with later persistence in _____
language proficiency
problem-solving
academics
literary arts
Empirical evidence is based on:
theories and speculation.
observation, experience, or experiment.
inferences based on personal biases.
opinions generated by focus groups.
The science of human development seeks to understand:
the meaning of life.
the accuracy of new theories.
the works of Freud, Piaget, and Erikson.
how and why people change over time.
According to Erikson, if a child develops a sense of trust, the child will _____ as an adult.
confidently explore the social world
become dependent on others
overcome a difficult temperament
not experience any mental health problems
