Q: Which of the following equations correctly represents the Central Dogma of Genetics?

$$\text{DNA} \rightarrow \text{(transcription)} \rightarrow \text{mRNA} \rightarrow \text{(translation)} \rightarrow \text{Protein}$$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the cephalocaudal direction of development in infants?

Accepted Answer

Development proceeds from the head downward toward the tail (legs).

Question 2

According to Piaget, which stage is characterized by the development of symbolic representation and egocentrism?

Accepted Answer

Preoperational Stage

Question 3

A child who understands that the amount of liquid remains the same when poured into a differently shaped container is demonstrating mastery of which concept?

Accepted Answer

Conservation

Question 4

Which of the following is a teratogen?

Accepted Answer

A virus that can cause birth defects during prenatal development

Question 5

In twin studies, which psychological disorders have shown high heritability and essentially zero variance due to family environment?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism spectrum disorder

Question 6

According to Erikson’s theory, what is the primary psychosocial issue faced during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Identity vs. role confusion

Question 7

Which parenting style is associated with children who have the highest self-esteem, self-reliance, and helpfulness?

Accepted Answer

Authoritative

Question 8

What is the fundamental attribution error?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to underestimate the impact of the situation and overestimate the impact of personal traits when explaining others' behavior.

Question 9

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of delayed gratification?

Accepted Answer

Waiting to receive a larger reward in the future rather than taking a smaller reward immediately.

Question 10

According to the Elaboration Likelihood Model, which route to persuasion is most likely to produce enduring change in attitudes and beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Central Route

Question 11

A child who can pull themselves to a standing position at 7 months is demonstrating which principle of motor development?

Accepted Answer

Cephalocaudal direction

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a dimension used in Kelly’s Covariation Theory for causal attribution?

Accepted Answer

Conservation

Question 13

Which stage of Piaget’s theory is characterized by the ability to reason abstractly and hypothetically?

Accepted Answer

Formal Operational Stage

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the ABC’s of attitudes?

Accepted Answer

Affect, Behavior, Cognition

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of the foot-in-the-door technique?

Accepted Answer

Making a small request that is easily accepted, followed by a larger request.

Question 16

Which of the following equations correctly represents the Central Dogma of Genetics?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{DNA} ightarrow 	ext{(transcription)} ightarrow 	ext{mRNA} ightarrow 	ext{(translation)} ightarrow 	ext{Protein}$$

Question 17

Which of the following is a key criticism of Piaget’s stage theory of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

It depicts children's thinking as more consistent than it actually is.

Question 18

According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, which factor is NOT a predictor of behavioral intentions?

Accepted Answer

Physical Attractiveness

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the concept of social scaffolding?

Accepted Answer

A temporary framework provided by more competent people to support children's thinking at a higher level.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in relationships?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocity

Developmental and Social Psychology: Lifespan, Attachment, and Social Influence

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