Exam 2 Virtual Friday Questions Flashcards
Barney loves being in his 5th grade debate club. He spends a lot of time putting together intricate arguments and is very quick to see errors in his opponents arguments. Howard Gardner would probably say that Barney has a lot of what type of intelligence?
Logical-mathematical
Marina knows that when she goes to the movies, she’ll wait in line, buy her ticket, go to the concession stand for a soda and a 2 gallon bucket of popcorn, and then walk into the theater to watch the film. This information is stored in Marina’s _____ memory.
gist
Erik is a 3rd grade students who has great difficulty recognizing words, decoding text, and spelling. As his teacher, you suspect he may suffer from _____.
dyslexia
Akolo is trying to explain how to tie a necktie, but can’t seem to find the right words. Instead, he simply ties his tie and says, “Like that.” Akolo’s knowledge of how to knot his tie is more likely stored in his ____ memory.
procedural
Betty spends a lot of time at the park. She’s very interested in the ecological links between the animals and plants, and has developed a deep understanding of the local ecosystem and habits of the animals. Howard Garner would probably credit Betty with a lot of what type of intelligence?
Naturalistic
Dominic uses a lot of slang when he talks to his friends. when he talks to her very pick 5th grade teacher, Dominic is careful to use much more formal language. Dominic seems to have mastered _____?
code switching
How do boys and girls compare in height and weight at age 7?
They are the same in height and weight.
How do boys and girls compare in height and weight at age 11?
Girls are taller and heavier than boys.
In children with type 1 diabetes, their
Immune systems destroy the cells that produce insulin.
Bina is telling her friends about her class trip to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. She even gives a good, detailed description of walking through a giant human heart. This information seems to have been stored in her _____ memory.
verbatim
A person’s _____ memory stores detailed memories of specific events, such as you first day of school.
verbatim
Doli is 9 years old. It is likely that she’ll be able to hold approximately how many numbers in her working memory?
6
Within the video, Ages and Stages of Middle Childhood, the speaker highlights how children are developing morally. Which of the following statements occurs during this stage?
“Children are able to see another person’s point of view and understand that it’s okay if people think differently.”
A group of 3-9 children who join together out of friendship is called a
Clique
The best way for children to deal with bullies is to
cultivate your own group of close friends
Although Abayomi is the star of her school’s chess team, her parents don’t think that’s an appropriate activity for girls, so they criticize her for being on the team and not doing “real” girl things. Erik Erikson would warn that Abayomi’s parents may be giving her a strong sense of
inferiority
A person whose behavior is based on overall moral principles, such as justice and the reverence for life, operates at which level of moral reasoning described by Lawrence Kohlberg?
Postconventional
What type of aggression tends to become less prevalent in middle childhood?
physical
Giselle is angry at Patrice, so she hits him on the head with her math book. Giselle is demonstrating what kind of aggression?
physical
At which level of moral reasoning are children most concerned with their own specific rewards and punishments?
Preconventional
When a more powerful child repeatedly hits, teases, or humiliates a particular weaker child, then he or she is being __________ the weaker child.
a bully to
People who behave in particular ways because they’re concerned about how other people will judge them are operating at what level of moral reasoning described by Lawrence Kohlberg?
conventional
When Lucy shares her toys with Ethel, she is engaging in
prosocial behavior
At the beginning of middle childhood, friendships are generally based on
fun and convenience
Within the video, Ages and Stage of Middle Childhood the speaker highlights the age range children within middle childhood fall in. What is the age range that children in middle childhood belong to?
6-12 yr
Within the video, Ages and Stage of Middle Childhood the speaker highlights how children are developing morally. Which of the following statements occurs during this stage?
“Children are able to see another person’s point of view and understand that it’s okay if people think differently.”
Altruism is
more highly valued and rewarded in individualistic societies.
Erik Erikson suggested that school-age children face a normative crisis of
Erik Erikson suggested that school-age children face a normative crisis of
Negasi has just scored the winning goal for his lacrosse team. Erik Erikson would say that Negasi’s scoring contributes to his growing sense of
industry
Ricky is crying. When Fred sees him, he walks over and offers Ricky some candy, hoping it will make Ricky feel better. Fred’s behavior is
prosocial behavior
Research shows that approximately what percentage of children are victims of bullying?
10
Membership in a clique tends to emphasize
similarity
Children of gay or lesbian parents generally
get the same grades in school as children of heterosexual parents.
The most widely abused drug among adolescents is
alcohol
Akira has just begun his adolescent growth spurt. He should expect to grow approximately how many inches per year?
4
An adolescent’s ability to think about her own thinking process is called
metacognition
When you draw a specific logical conclusion from a given set of facts, you engage in what kind of thinking?
deductive
Which adolescent is most likely to drop out of high school?
Dulcinea, a hispanic student
Which of the following is true about students who work extensively during the school year?
The impact on their grades are likely to be negligible, but their education is likely to be compromised
Students of which ethnic group tend to have the highest scholastic achievement levels in middle school, high school, and college?
asains
Some studies suggest that the strongest influences on an adolescent’s day-to-day school behavior are
peers
Peer’s influence at school and in the neighborhood
may boost or lower adolescents scholastic achievement, depending on the value of the group
Scientists comparing whites, African-American, Hispanics, and Asian adolescents find that
their educational aspirations are generally similar
In the Adolescent Responsibility video, Andrew Pendergast discusses a simplified definition of responsibility. Which of the following is his definition of responsible?
“Being accountable or answerable for something within ones power or control”
If parents and teachers want students to succeed in school, they should
encourage students to try things at which they might fail, but then tell them to work harder if they do”
One reason why adolescents may experience a drop in academic motivation when making the transition from elementary school to middle school or junior high school is
teachers’ emphasis on decipline
Adolescents are more likely than young children to question the basic tenets of their religions because they have developed much greater __________ thinking abilities.
metacognitive
According to Jean Piaget, adolescents should enter which period of cognitive development?
formal operations
Which of the following countries has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy?
united states
Oksana hates the idea of being too fat. Even though she’s a normal, healthy weight, she believes that she is too heavy. As a result, she often tries various fad diets and special mineral supplements that she sees advertised on the Internet. A psychologist would probably say that Oksana’s attitudes and behaviors constitute
disordered eating
Fuyoko has just begun her adolescent growth spurt. She should expect to grow approximately how many inches per year?
3.5
Four women were discussing global warming and the role individuals should play in helping preserve the environment for future generations. Which one of the women displayed metacognition?
Renee, who asked herself, “Let me see.. what do I really think about this topic?”
Of the following, the person most at risk for death by homicide is
25 year old African American Male
The automatic changes the body makes in order to maintain equilibrium are termed
homeostasis
The Quincea–era celebration marks a Spanish __________ transition into adulthood at age __________.
girls; 15
Binge drinking is defined as having how many drinks on one occasion?
5
In the Dr. Arnett video, he notes how the world has changed for those that are 18-25, resulting in lower rates of marriage and higher rates in education. Which developmental period do these individuals belong to?
emerging adulthood
Whereas Havighurst’s developmental tasks involve _________, Erikson’s developmental tasks involve __________.
social roles; psychological challenges
If someone becomes a doctor because she thinks it’s a good way to make a lot of money, she is basing her career choice on which work rewards?
extrinsic
All three men that Selene found by answering personal ads in a magazine turned out to be interested only in the passion and intimacy components of love. In other words, they
had a fear of commitment
Lance is 25 years old. According to Erikson, at this stage of his life, Lance’s main challenge is
forming a deep, lasting relationship
Compared to new fathers, new mothers are
more apt to find new parenthood stressful
Which of the following couples is least likely to break up?
a married heterosexual couple
The components of Robert Sternberg’s triangular theory of love are passion, intimacy, and
commitment
Four young couples just experienced the birth of their first baby at the local hospital. Which one of them is most likely to preserve marital satisfaction in the coming months?
janet and dean, who say, “we expect to be exhausted and stressed out from all the extra work.”
Roberta and Paul have been lovers for the past 6 months. Nevertheless, Roberta was taken back when Paul asked her to marry him. Although she said “Yes,” she had some doubts because they had never really gotten close and shared their innermost thoughts and feelings. Robert Sternberg would say that their relationship is lacking in which element?
intimacy
Most researchers believe that sexual orientation
is determined by biological, cognitive and environmental factors
Of the following, the person most likely to have health insurance is
a college student
Cigarette smoking reaches a peak in
young adulthood
In a classic study (Steele, Spencer, & Aronson, 2002), researchers found that stereotype threat hurt the test performance of
African-American but not what college students when the test was described as measuring intellectual skills
Which of the following is true about sexual behavior in young adulthood?
nearly all 25 year olds are sexually active
Marital satisfaction is apt to be lowest for which of the following couples?
Fay and Fred, who have a 1 - year old
Which of the following accurately describes the marriage market for middle-aged adults?
its more advantageous for men because it is more acceptable for them to marry someone younger than themselves
Bianca and Stuart have an “empty nest.” That means their
children have all left for college or to establish their own home
Aldo, a 40-year-old man, just got a divorce after 15 years of marriage. Consequently, he is apt to
become sick
Which of the following middle-aged couples is apt to report the highest marital satisfaction?
ann and Andy who have never has any children
The increase in the phenomenon of boomerang children is due mainly to
economic conditions
What purpose does research like, “American Grandparents Providing Extensive Child Care to their Grandchildren: Prevalence and Profile” serve outside of being informational?
- it can be used in the legislative reform
- it can be a teaching tool
- it can increase the mindfulness of it readers
all of the above
Until recently, developmental scientists ignored middle adulthood. Now, however, they’re beginning to study it. Why?
because middle adulthood is a time where there are great changes in the mind and body
Lucille is going to see her doctor because she is bothered by “hot flashes” and wonders if she should take hormone replacement therapy. Her doctor is likely to inform her that
before prescribing her a medications, he will need to evaluate her risk of breast cancer and heart disease
A healthy person has __________levels of LDL, low-density lipoprotein, and __________levels of HDL, high-density lipoprotein.
low; high
All of the following are side effects of Botox except
sagging skin
Creative output tends to peak when people are in their early __________, with creative achievements peaking first in the __________.
40s;sciences
Besides creative insight, in order to produce creative work, it is necessary to have all of the following except
a genius IQ
Middle adulthood spans a period of approximately how many years?
25
