PSYC210
Question 12pts
After fertilization, cells begin to replicate through the process of
_____________.
Group of answer choices
Meiosis
Mitosis
Question 22pts
The female reproductive cell is called the:
Group of answer choices
Fetus
Sperm
Ovum
Zygote
Question 32pts
This sex-linked chromosomal abnormality is the most common type found in
males but is diagnosed in only 25% of all cases.
Group of answer choices
Down Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome
Klinefelter Syndrome
Turner Syndrome
Question 42pts
While not every person will become religious, each one does possess an
element of spirituality.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 52pts
Which of the following is NOT a sex-linked chromosomal abnormality?
Group of answer choices
Autism
Fragile X Syndrome
Klinefelter Syndrome
Turner Syndrome
Question 62pts
Tim and Tom are identical twins who were raised together, but Tim excels in
basketball while Tom is an outstanding artist. What might account for these
differing abilities?
Group of answer choices
shared environmental influences
non-shared environmental influences
Question 72pts
The belief that life begins at conception is strictly religious and is not
supported by science.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 82pts
Genetic diversity is achieved because each parent contributes a seemingly
_______ collection of his or her chromosomes for the ovum or sperm.
Group of answer choices
pre-planned
random
intentional
deliberate
Question 92pts
A fertilized ovum contains the ________ code that will direct the unique
development of the newly-formed person’s life.
Group of answer choices
mitotic
meiotic
genetic
zygotic
Question 102pts
If the 23rd chromosome pair is XY, the child will be:
Group of answer choices
Female
Male
Cannot be determined based on this information alone.
Question 112pts
______ is defined in Baltes' model as the capacity for change.
Group of answer choices
plasticity
adjustment
alteration
modification
Question 122pts
This debate centers around the question of whether development takes
place abruptly or gradually.
Group of answer choices
Nature vs. Nurture
Continuity vs. Discontinuity
Stability vs. Change
Question 132pts
Influences that appear to be consistent among individuals of a similar age
group.
Group of answer choices
Non-normative biological influence
Non-normative age-graded influence
Normative history-graded influence
Normative age-graded influence
Question 142pts
This debate centers around whether an individual's development is
influenced more by genetics or environment.
Group of answer choices
Nature vs. Nurture
Continuity vs. Discontinuity
Stability vs. Change
Question 152pts
The influence of the setting (may include families, neighborhoods, schools,
etc. as well as historical, economic, social, and cultural factors) in which a
child is raised tells us that development is:
Group of answer choices
Contextual
Multidimensional
Multidirectional
Plastic
Question 162pts
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?
Group of answer choices
Survey
Laboratory Observation
Naturalistic Observation
Question 172pts
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?
Group of answer choices
Survey
Interview
Experimental
Question 182pts
Grace wants to know which part of the brain is involved in one's reaction to a
specific stressful event. What method is she likely to use for data collection?
Group of answer choices
Survey
Laboratory Observation
Interview
Question 192pts
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:
Group of answer choices
Abraham Maslow
Carl Rogers
Jean Piaget
Sigmund Freud
Question 202pts
Pastor Stevens began his ministry in a poverty-stricken urban area by
opening a food bank and homeless shelter, believing that people will not
listen to preaching until basic physical needs are met. Which theorist would
agree most with Rev. Stevens?
Group of answer choices
Lev Vygotsky
Abraham Maslow
Albert Bandura
J.B. Watson
Question 212pts
Which theorist believed that development is closely tied to the ways in which
we process information?
Group of answer choices
Jean Piaget
Abraham Maslow
Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
Question 222pts
Which theorist believed that development takes place within a social context
with children as "apprentices" being helped by an older "expert?"
Group of answer choices
B. F. Skinner
Lev Vygotsky
Sigmund Freud
Jean Piaget
Question 232pts
"All truth is God's truth" as applied to the study of developmental theories
means:
Group of answer choices
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 242pts
Which theorist might have indicated that we each experience a series of life
crises throughout our lifespan?
Group of answer choices
Erik Erickson
Jean Piaget
Albert Bandura
B.F. Skinner
Question 252pts
Which theorist indicated that one's greatest need is unconditional positive
regard?
Group of answer choices
Lev Vygotsky
Jean Piaget
Carl Rogers
J.B. Watson
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