Question 1

Which research design in developmental psychology involves studying different age groups at one point in time to identify age-related differences, but is susceptible to cohort effects?

Accepted Answer

Cross-sectional design

Question 2

A researcher wants to study the long-term effects of early childhood education by following the same group of children from age 3 to age 18. Which method is she using?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal design

Question 3

Which of the following substances is most likely to cause limb malformations if a fetus is exposed during the earliest stages of prenatal development?

Accepted Answer

Thalidomide

Question 4

According to Piaget, which cognitive process involves changing an existing schema to incorporate new information that does not fit?

Accepted Answer

Accommodation

Question 5

A child believes that when water is poured from a short, wide glass into a tall, thin glass, the amount of water changes. According to Piaget, this child is in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Preoperational stage

Question 6

Which parenting style is most likely to produce children who are self-reliant, independent, and have good social skills?

Accepted Answer

Authoritative

Question 7

Ainsworth’s Strange Situation is used to assess which aspect of child development?

Accepted Answer

Attachment style

Question 8

Which of the following is a criticism of Ainsworth’s attachment theory?

Accepted Answer

It ignores the role of temperament and genetic factors.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'kindchenschema'?

Accepted Answer

A set of physical features in infants that trigger caregiving and affection in adults

Question 10

A child covers their eyes and believes others cannot see them. This behavior is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Egocentrism

Question 11

Which of the following is a real-world example of a teratogen?

Accepted Answer

Prenatal exposure to Zika virus

Question 12

According to research, what is a likely outcome for children who experience secure attachment in infancy?

Accepted Answer

They are more likely to have successful romantic relationships.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the main finding of the Dr. Seuss prenatal speech study?

Accepted Answer

Babies exposed to repeated speech in utero showed a preference for it after birth.

Question 14

Which of the following is a key feature of the formal operational stage according to Piaget?

Accepted Answer

Ability to think logically about abstract concepts

Question 15

A parent who is emotionally detached and only provides basic needs for their child is demonstrating which parenting style?

Accepted Answer

Uninvolved

Question 16

Which of the following best explains why adolescents are more likely to engage in risky behaviors compared to adults?

Accepted Answer

Their reward system is highly active, but impulse control is still developing.

Question 17

Which of the following is a protective factor for marital satisfaction after having children?

Accepted Answer

Fair division of labor

Question 18

Which of the following is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease?

Accepted Answer

Severe damage to the brain due to tau protein buildup

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'socioemotional selectivity theory' in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Older adults prioritize positive, meaningful experiences and relationships.

Question 20

Which of the following parenting techniques is most likely to foster internal moral values in children?

Accepted Answer

Inductive discipline

Lifespan Development: Foundations of Developmental Psychology

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