Human Growth and Development - Blue

Question 1

Aging involves growth and change in an organism over time and is categorized as…

Answer 1

a. Biological

b. Social

c. Psychological

Question 2

Diane is often mistaken for being 10 years younger than her actual age. She says that her youthful glow is from living a carefree life and lots of physical activity. Which of the following is NOT a true statement about biological aging?

Answer 2

a. Biological aging refers to people’s perception of how old or young they are - false

b. Biological aging depends on metabolic changes - true

c. Biological aging involves anabolism - true

d. Biological aging involves catabolism - true

Question 3

Part of biological aging, the term catabolism refers…

Answer 3

The body’s decline to death from its peak

Question 4

Intelligence is accounted for mostly by a person’s…

Answer 4

Genetics

Question 5

Nature versus nurture has been a controversial topic in developmental psychology. Today, epigenetic theorists emphasize the importance of…

Answer 5

The combination of nature and nurture

Question 6

The brain usually reaches its adult weight by the time a person is…

Answer 6

16 years old

Question 7

The brain is divided into three parts. The most primitive part of the brain is the

Answer 7

hindbrain

Question 8

Different parts and structures within the brain are responsible for various functions. The…is responsible for regulating arousal and attention.

Answer 8

Reticular activating system

Question 9

As genetic screening becomes more prominent, it is important for counselors to be knowledgeable about different classes and examples of genetic disorders. Sickle cell anemia is classified as…

Answer 9

An autosomal disorder

Question 10

Professional counselors must be familiar with common examples of genetic disorders. Males born with an extra X chromosome have…

Answer 10

Klinefelter’s syndrome