Final

Question 1

The prenatal term _______________ refers to the ability of a fetus to survive outside the womb.

Answer 1

Viability

Question 2

The ability to organize and prioritize thoughts to anticipate, strategize, and plan behavior is
known as _______________.

Answer 2

Executive Function

Question 3

During adolescence, the primary psychosocial question is, “_______________?

Answer 3

“Who Am I

Question 4

Erik Erikson’s stage during which adults seek a lifelong commitment is called _______________
vs. _______________

Answer 4

Intimacy Vs. Isolation

Question 5

Most infants are classified as having a(n) _______________ attachment style.

Answer 5

Secure

Question 6

According to Vygotsky, a key contributor to a child’s cognitive development is _______________
with others.

Answer 6

Interactions

Question 7

The Piagetian stage between ages 6 and 11, marked by logical but not abstract thinking, is
called the _______________ stage

Answer 7

Concrete Operational

Question 8

The scale used to evaluate a newborn’s physical condition immediately after birth is the
_______________ scale.

Answer 8

Apgar

Question 9

A child’s understanding that objects exist even when they are not visible is referred to as
_______________.

Answer 9

Object Permanence

Question 10

The _______________ perspective emphasizes that all stages of the lifespan contribute to
development.

Answer 10

Life - Span

Question 11

A gene inherited from your father but not expressed in your phenotype is likely a
_______________ gene.

Answer 11

Recessive

Question 12

The first language ability to develop is _______________.

Answer 12

Discriminating between speech sounds and words

Question 13

At 8 months, Lucas demonstrates _______________ when retrieving a hidden rattle.

Answer 13

object permanence

Question 14

Josephine’s understanding that others have thoughts and decision-making processes
different from her own demonstrates _______________.

Answer 14

Theory of Mind

Question 15

Noah’s imaginative play, such as pretending a toy car is a spaceship, is an example of
_______________ thought.

Answer 15

Symbolic

Question 16

Improvements in fine motor skills during middle and late childhood are primarily due to
_______________.

Answer 16

Myelination

Question 17

True or False: Gender roles are intensified socially during adolescence. ____________

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Emma’s exploration of hobbies, styles, and career goals aligns with Erikson’s psychosocial
stage of _______________ vs. _______________

Answer 18

Identity ; Role Confusion

Question 19

Greg’s difficulty regulating emotions may indicate a high score on the _______________ domain
of the Five-Factor Model of personality.

Answer 19

Neuroticism

Question 20

Sophia’s ability to integrate multiple viewpoints and consider context reflects the cognitive
milestone of _______________ thought.

Answer 20

Postformal

Question 21

True or False: Secondary aging is uncontrollable and primarily due to biological factors.
__________

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Thomas mentoring teenagers and giving back to his community reflects Erikson’s stage of
_______________ vs. _____________

Answer 22

Generativity Vs Stagnation

Question 23

True or False: Most individuals transition directly from full-time work to full retirement
without any intermediary steps. _______________

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Annabeth may experience _______________ grief after losing her brother to suicide due to
stigma and lack of social support.

Answer 24

Disenfranchised

Question 25

Maria’s insistence on retaking medical tests after a terminal diagnosis aligns with the
_______________ stage of Kübler-Ross’s model.

Answer 25

Denial