Quiz: Foundations and Beginnings
DueMay 20 at 11:59pm
Points25
Questions25
Time Limit60 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers theLearnmaterial fromModule 1: Week 1.
Contains25 multiple-choice and true/falsequestions.
Islimitedto1 hour.
Allows1 attempt.
Isworth 15 points.
This quiz isopen book/open notes. You may use any course resources
while taking the quiz.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module 1: Week 1.
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Score for this quiz:25out of 25
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Question 1
1/ 1pts
Each person inherits a unique genetic combination. This is referred to as his
or her ______.
Genotype
Phenotype
Question 2
1/ 1pts
Gene-linked abnormality in which an individual has an extra copy of
chromosome 21.
Autism
Down Syndrome
Klinefelter Syndrome
XYY Syndrome
Question 3
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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
Question 4
1/ 1pts
This sex-linked chromosomal abnormality is the most common type found in
males but is diagnosed in only 25% of all cases.
Down Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome
Klinefelter Syndrome
Turner Syndrome
Question 5
1/ 1pts
The complex molecule found within each chromosome which is shaped like a
double helix (or spiral staircase).
DNA
Genome
Genotype
Phenotype
Question 6
1/ 1pts
In a typical human being, the sperm and ovumeachcontain _____
chromosomes.
46
22
42
23
Question 7
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After fertilization, cells begin to replicate through the process of
_____________.
Meiosis
Mitosis
Question 8
1/ 1pts
According to the lifespan perspective, development begins at conception and
continues until:
death
Early adulthood when physical maturation is attained.
Middle adulthood when signs of physical decline begin to become evident.
Late adulthood when cognitive as well as physical decline becomes evident.
Question 9
1/ 1pts
The _________ domain is concerned with how individuals change in their
thought processes over time.
cognitive
biological
social/emotional
spiritual
Question 10
1/ 1pts
The _________ domain is concerned with how individuals change in body
structure and function over time.
cognitive
biological
social/emotional
spiritual
Question 11
1/ 1pts
According to Baltes, growth that occurs through overcoming deficits by
compensating in other areas is known as:
plasticity
adjustment
alteration
modification
Question 12
1/ 1pts
______ is defined in Baltes' model as the capacity for change.
plasticity
adjustment
alteration
modification
Question 13
1/ 1pts
The _________ domain is concerned with how an individual change in the way
that he or she connects to that which is sacred.
cognitive
biological
social/emotional
spiritual
Question 14
1/ 1pts
The _________ domain is concerned with how individual’s personality and
emotions change over time.
cognitive
biological
social/emotional
spiritual
Question 15
1/ 1pts
Kenja invites children to a learning lab to determine if reading
comprehension improves more from video instruction or with instruction
from a live teacher. Which research method is she likely to use?
Survey
Interview
Experimental
Question 16
1/ 1pts
Ethical guidelines allow deception in research studies if _________ follows the
experiment.
debriefing
payment
valuable discoveries
Question 17
1/ 1pts
Camila must determine whether pre-school children engage in bullying
behavior. Which form of data collection is she likely to use?
Survey
Interview
Naturalistic Observation
Question 18
1/ 1pts
Research that uses numbers/data to find relationships between variables.
Correlational
Experimental
Qualitative
Quantitative
Question 19
1/ 1pts
"All truth is God's truth" as applied to the study of developmental theories
means:
If a theorist does not acknowledge God, it is impossible for him or her to
discover truth.
There is no connection between God's revelation of truth and scientific
evidence.
There is generally some value/truth to be found in most theories.
Question 20
1/ 1pts
Cedric is teaching his daughter to fish. He watches closely, stepping in to
help only when it is clear that she is unable to remember the process he just
demonstrated. Which theorist might also use this approach?
Lev Vygotsky
B. F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
Jean Piaget
Question 21
1/ 1pts
Which theorist indicated that infants derive gratification/pleasure from biting,
sucking, and eating?
Abraham Maslow
Albert Bandura
J.B. Watson
Sigmund Freud
Question 22
1/ 1pts
Sofia uses a stage model that describes how children process information to
create a curriculum for a church outreach program. It is likely that the model
she is using was first developed by:
Abraham Maslow
Carl Rogers
Jean Piaget
Sigmund Freud
Question 23
1/ 1pts
Which theorist might have said that rewarded behavior would be repeated
behavior?
Carl Rogers
Erik Erikson
Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
Question 24
1/ 1pts
Which theorist might have indicated that we each experience a series of life
crises throughout our lifespan?
Erik Erickson
Jean Piaget
Albert Bandura
B.F. Skinner
Question 25
1/ 1pts
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
Quiz Score:25out of 25
