Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of bidirectional influences in developmental psychology?

Accepted Answer

A child's development both influences and is influenced by their experiences, creating a two-way interaction.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the nature-nurture debate is most accurate according to current developmental psychology?

Accepted Answer

Both nature and nurture interact to shape development, and their relative influence depends on the specific aspect of development.

Question 3

A child is able to understand that when water is poured from a short, wide glass into a tall, thin glass, the amount of water remains the same. According to Piaget, which stage has this child reached?

Accepted Answer

Concrete operational stage

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?

Accepted Answer

A viral infection such as chicken pox during pregnancy

Question 5

According to Piaget, what is the process called when a child modifies an existing mental schema to incorporate new information?

Accepted Answer

Accommodation

Question 6

Which parenting style is characterized by high support and clear, firm limits?

Accepted Answer

Authoritative

Question 7

A researcher observes that children who were adopted from low-quality orphanages before 6 months of age tend to have better outcomes than those adopted later. This finding supports the importance of:

Accepted Answer

Sensitive periods in attachment development

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the concept of scaffolding as proposed by Lev Vygotsky?

Accepted Answer

Parents provide structured support that is gradually removed as children become more competent.

Question 9

A child who is slow to adapt to new situations but eventually warms up and adjusts is most likely to be classified as having which temperament?

Accepted Answer

Slow-to-warm-up

Question 10

Which of the following is a primary sex characteristic that emerges during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Development of reproductive organs

Question 11

A psychologist is interested in how children learn to reason about what other people know or believe. Which concept is she studying?

Accepted Answer

Theory of mind

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the 'personal fable' often experienced during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Belief that one's thoughts and experiences are unique and special

Question 13

Which attachment style is most commonly observed in infants according to the Strange Situation task?

Accepted Answer

Secure attachment

Question 14

A child who believes that everyone sees the world exactly as they do is demonstrating which cognitive limitation described by Piaget?

Accepted Answer

Egocentrism

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the impact of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FAS)?

Accepted Answer

It can result in learning disabilities, delays in physical growth, facial malformations, and behavioral disorders.

Question 16

According to Kohlberg, which stage of moral development is characterized by reasoning based on social values and laws?

Accepted Answer

Conventional

Question 17

Which of the following best explains why developmental milestones are achieved in the same sequence across cultures, even if the timing varies?

Accepted Answer

Physical maturity sets the sequence, but environment can affect the timing.

Question 18

Which of the following equations best represents the gene-environment interaction in developmental psychology?

Accepted Answer

$G 	imes E ightarrow D$

Question 19

A woman gives birth at 34 weeks gestation. According to developmental psychology, what is the most likely risk for the infant?

Accepted Answer

The infant is at increased risk for developmental problems due to prematurity.

Question 20

Which of the following best describes menopause?

Accepted Answer

The termination of menstruation, marking the end of a female's reproductive potential.

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