Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'plasticity' in lifespan development?

Accepted Answer

A teenager who, after moving to a new country, adapts to a new language and culture, showing changes in cognitive and social abilities.

Question 2

According to Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Theory, which system would include a child’s immediate family and school environment?

Accepted Answer

Microsystem

Question 3

A researcher wants to study how intelligence changes from childhood to old age by following the same group of people over 40 years. Which research design is being used?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the difference between genotype and phenotype?

Accepted Answer

Genotype is the genetic makeup, while phenotype is the observable trait.

Question 5

In classical conditioning, which of the following is an example of a conditioned response?

Accepted Answer

Salivating at the sound of a bell after repeated pairings with food.

Question 6

Which of the following best illustrates an evocative genotype/environment correlation?

Accepted Answer

A child’s outgoing personality causes teachers to give them more attention.

Question 7

Which statement about teratogens is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

The impact of teratogens depends on the timing, dose, and genetic susceptibility.

Question 8

Which of the following is a key difference between monozygotic and dizygotic twins?

Accepted Answer

Monozygotic twins share 100% of their genes, while dizygotic twins share about 50%.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes synaptic pruning?

Accepted Answer

The elimination of unused neural connections to increase efficiency.

Question 10

A psychologist is interested in whether children who listen to music in the womb show increased language abilities. She randomly assigns pregnant women to play music or not and measures language skills in their children. What type of research is this?

Accepted Answer

Experimental

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a gross motor skill?

Accepted Answer

Crawling across the floor.

Question 12

Which principle of development is best illustrated by the fact that children in different cultures may reach milestones at different ages?

Accepted Answer

Development is multicontextual.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the additive model of nature and nurture?

Accepted Answer

Nature and nurture each contribute independently to development, and their effects are summed.

Question 14

Which scenario best illustrates a critical period in development?

Accepted Answer

A child who learns a second language easily at age 3 but struggles at age 12.

Question 15

Which of the following is a key insight from the Meaney Rat studies regarding early experience?

Accepted Answer

Early nurturing experiences can alter gene expression and stress responses.

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the process of myelination?

Accepted Answer

The insulation of axons with a fatty substance to speed up neural transmission.

Question 17

Which of the following is a real-world example of a history-graded influence?

Accepted Answer

Children born during the COVID-19 pandemic experiencing unique social and educational challenges.

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the difference between continuous and discontinuous change?

Accepted Answer

Continuous change is gradual and cumulative, while discontinuous change occurs in distinct stages.

Question 19

Which of the following is a key feature of the epigenetic framework?

Accepted Answer

Environmental factors can influence gene expression without changing the DNA sequence.

Question 20

A psychologist compares the IQ scores of adopted children to their biological and adoptive parents. Which research design is being used to study genetic and environmental influences?

Accepted Answer

Adoption study

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