Topic Test Answers

__________ is an important factor in the process of maturation because it provides a biological framework of how much one is capable of accomplishing.A.TimingB.InteractionC.EnvironmentD.Heredity

The average ages at which an individual displays certain abilities are known as __________. A. developmental norms B. process of maturation C. percentile D. proximodistal trend Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following occurs during the embryonic stage?A.The zygote implants itself in the uterine wall. B.The fetus reaches full term and is ready to be born. C.The vital organs and bodily systems begin to form. D.The fetus’ footprints and fingerprints begin to form.

__________ are agents in the __________ that can reach the fetus through the mother and cause harm.A.Spermicides . . . bloodstreamB.Abruptio placentae . . . placentaC.Teratogens . . . environmentD.Proteins . . . bloodstream

Although heredity lays down the __________ of who we are, environment helps build who we will become. A.buildingB.stabilityC.foundationD.nature

Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development best represents a stage theory of development.

All of the following are environmental factors that affect human development except __________.A.chromosomesB.healthy eating habitsC.economicsD.living conditions

Which of the following statements does not represent assumptions that stage theories share?A.Each stage builds on the knowledge of the previous stage.B.Each stage corresponds to a specific age. C.A child can pass through the stages in any order. D.Each stage is qualitatively different than the next.

Which of the following is not an assumption of stage theories?A.Stages are cultural.B.Stages are genetically predisposed.C.Each stage corresponds to a specific age.D.Each person goes through the stages in the same order.

Which of the following statements concerning personality stability is not correct?A.Perceived changes in personality may be relative to the surrounding context. B.Personality changes appear to decline as one becomes older. C.One’s level of anxiety appears to remain fairly stable throughout life. D.Personality is often more malleable after one reaches adulthood.

The __________ stage is the third stage of development and lasts from two months through birth. A.embryonic B.fetal C.prenatal D.germinal

Sometimes an infant will seem startled and will fling their arms out and possibly cry. This is known as the __________ reflex. A.moroB.rootingC.suckingD.grasping

Nerve cells do not begin to develop until after a child is born. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Research indicates that stage theories are more accurate than developmental theories when it comes to assessing developmental changes.

A woman should gain an average of 25-35 pounds during pregnancy in order for healthy development of the fetus.

A Punnett square is used to determine the __________. A.probable outcome of a genetic cross B.different forms of a gene C.result of a gene mutation D.actual outcome of a genetic cross

Psychologists who favor the theory of continuous development tend to refer to stage theories of development as “discontinuous.”

The organ that provides oxygen and nutrition to the fetus and filters out bodily wastes is the __________. A.heart B.zygote C.blastocystD.placenta

Temperament is an aspect of personality that often changes throughout someone’s life.

Researchers use all of the following to study the impact of heredity on behavior except __________ studies. A.family B.peer C.adoption D.twin