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 attachment on adult relationships. Which method would best allow her to track changes over time?

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

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 best describes the concept of 'kindchenschema'?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Egocentrism

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

It ignores the role of temperament and genetic factors.

Question 11

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 those sounds after birth.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT considered a teratogen?

Accepted Answer

Genetic mutation

Question 13

A child who is distressed when their mother leaves but avoids her upon return is displaying which attachment style?

Accepted Answer

Avoidant

Question 14

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 15

According to socioemotional selectivity theory, older adults tend to:

Accepted Answer

Prioritize positive, meaningful experiences and relationships

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Good communication and conflict management

Question 17

Which of the following best describes 'inductive discipline' in parenting?

Accepted Answer

Explaining how a child's actions affect others to activate empathy

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Severe disruption of mental functioning and memory loss

Question 19

According to Piaget, at what stage do children develop the ability to think logically about abstract concepts?

Accepted Answer

Formal operational

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the 'personal fable' in adolescent cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

Belief that one’s thoughts and experiences are unique and no one else can understand them

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