Foundations and Beginnings Results 2
Question 1
2 / 2 pts
Shortly after conception, the newly-created individual is called a _______ .
Blastoid
Fetus
Product of conception
Zygote
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
The process by which a person’s inherited characteristics evoke responses
from others is described as the ______ effect:
passive genotype -> environment.
evocative genotype -> environment.
active genotype -> environment.
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
Twin set which results when two separate ova are fertilized by two different
sperm.
Dizygotic
Identical
Monozygotic
Single zygotic
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
If the 23rd chromosome pair is XY, the child will be:
Female
Male
Cannot be determined based on this information alone.
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
The complex molecule found within each chromosome which is shaped like a
double helix (or spiral staircase).
DNA
Genome
Genotype
Phenotype
IncorrectQuestion 6
0 / 2 pts
In a typical human being, the sperm and ovum contain _____ each
chromosomes.
46
22
42
23
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
The process by which an ovum and sperm fuse to form one cell whose
genetic code is different than that of either parent.
impaction
fertilization
implantation
fusion
IncorrectQuestion 8
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Which of the following is NOT a sex-linked chromosomal abnormality?
Autism
Fragile X Syndrome
Klinefelter Syndrome
Turner Syndrome
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
The belief that life begins at conception is strictly religious and is not
supported by science.
True
False
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
This sex-linked chromosomal abnormality makes females more susceptible to
congenital heart disease and celiac disease.
Down Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome
Klinefelter Syndrome
Turner Syndrome
Question 11
2 / 2 pts
The three goals of human development are:
health, wealth, wisdom
good health, financial success, lasting relationships
growth, maintenance, regulation of loss
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
IncorrectQuestion 12
0 / 2 pts
This is a debate that centers around whether individuals experience
fundamental changes or if they remain essentially the same throughout the
lifespan.
Nature vs. Nurture
Continuity vs. Discontinuity
Stability vs. Change
Question 13
2 / 2 pts
The domains (also called areas of development or processes) included in our
study of how people change over time are:
biological, cognitive, social/emotional and spiritual
biological, cognitive, social/emotional and contextual
biological, cognitive, social/emotional and historical
biological, cognitive, social/emotional and behavioral
IncorrectQuestion 14
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The _________ domain is concerned with how individuals change in body
structure and function over time.
cognitive
biological
social/emotional
spiritual
Question 15
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An example of a normative history-graded influence:
The birth of George Washington
The birth of one’s first child.
The September 11th World Trade Center attack
A diagnosis of cancer.
Question 16
2 / 2 pts
When conducting research with human subjects, which of the following IS
NOT important?
Ethical treatment
Informed Consent
Payment for the time spent on the study.
The ability to withdraw from the study
Question 17
2 / 2 pts
Micah has just one day to determine how many single-parent households are
represented in his school district. Which form of data collection is best?
Survey
Laboratory Observation
Naturalistic Observation
Question 18
2 / 2 pts
Matias wants to know if adolescent church attendance has an impact on
sexual activity. Which experimental design would work best to answer this
question?
Descriptive
Correlational
Survey
Question 19
2 / 2 pts
A person's worldview is based primarily on his or her ________.
academic training
income
family dynamics
core beliefs
Question 20
2 / 2 pts
Developmental theories are formulated using _______.
popular opinion
academic advisors
the scientific method
traditions
IncorrectQuestion 21
0 / 2 pts
Like Vygotsky, this theorist believed development is tied to learning from
others. Specifically, his research indicated that children tend to imitate
behavior they observe in adults.
Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
Question 22
2 / 2 pts
Which theorist believed that development is closely tied to the ways in which
we process information?
Jean Piaget
Abraham Maslow
Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
Question 23
2 / 2 pts
Which theorist indicated that one's greatest need is unconditional positive
regard?
Lev Vygotsky
Jean Piaget
Carl Rogers
J.B. Watson
IncorrectQuestion 24
0 / 2 pts
Which theorist believed that human beings are influenced in their
development by five interconnected systems?
Sigmund Freud
Jean Piaget
Urie Bronfenbrenner
B. F. Skinner
Question 25
2 / 2 pts
In her seminar on parenting teens, Amira explains that cultural trends
interact with family, school, historic event, and more to influence
development. Which theorist would agree most with Amira?
Carl Rogers
Jean Piaget
Urie Bronfenbrenner
B. F. Skinner
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