Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'critical period' in developmental psychology?

Accepted Answer

A specific window in development when certain experiences must occur for normal development to take place.

Question 2

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which stage is characterized by the ability to think logically about concrete events but not abstract concepts?

Accepted Answer

Concrete operational stage

Question 3

A researcher is studying the effects of early childhood trauma on adult emotional regulation. Which type of study design would best allow the researcher to infer causality?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal experimental study

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of Baumrind's parenting styles?

Accepted Answer

Conformist

Question 5

In Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, what is the primary conflict faced during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Question 6

Which equation best represents the concept of 'gender schema theory' in terms of cognitive processing?

Accepted Answer

$Schema_{gender} = Perceptions + Experiences + Cultural	ext{ }Norms$

Question 7

A child who is securely attached is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Use the caregiver as a secure base to explore and seek comfort upon reunion.

Question 8

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'internal attribution'?

Accepted Answer

Assuming someone failed a test because they did not study enough.

Question 9

In Milgram's obedience study, what was the main factor that increased participants' likelihood to obey authority?

Accepted Answer

Proximity of the authority figure

Question 10

Which of the following is a common misconception about the bystander effect?

Accepted Answer

People are more likely to help when others are present.

Question 11

Which formula best represents the relationship between sexual response cycle phases and physiological arousal?

Accepted Answer

$Arousal = f(Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm, Resolution)$

Question 12

A person who identifies as transgender is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Someone whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth.

Question 13

Which of the following is a key finding from research on stereotypes and prejudice?

Accepted Answer

Implicit biases can influence behavior even without conscious awareness.

Question 14

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which stage is characterized by behavior driven by social approval?

Accepted Answer

Conventional

Question 15

Which equation best represents the concept of 'diffusion of responsibility' in group settings?

Accepted Answer

$Responsibility_{individual} = \frac{Total\ Responsibility}{Number\ of\ People}$

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the 'out-group homogeneity effect'?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to perceive out-group members as more similar to each other than in-group members.

Question 17

Which of the following is a real-world example of an external (situational) attribution?

Accepted Answer

Assuming a coworker missed a deadline due to unexpected family emergency.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about gender dysphoria is accurate?

Accepted Answer

It is a diagnosis given to individuals who experience distress due to a mismatch between gender identity and assigned sex at birth.

Question 19

In the context of sexual transmitted infections (STIs), which factor has contributed most to the recent decrease in HIV transmission rates?

Accepted Answer

Widespread use of antiretroviral therapy

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'conformity' in social psychology?

Accepted Answer

Changing one's behavior or beliefs to match those of a group.

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