Reviewer (Midterms) Flashcards
- Which international organization’s definition of
childhood is based on the age of 19 or younger?
a. UNESCO
b. UNICEF
c. United Nations
d. WHO
A. UNESCO
- What does childhood mean according to UNICEF?
a. A specific age range
b. A period of innocence
c. A stage in psychological development
d. A time for children to be at school and at play
d. A time for children to be at school and at play
- What is adolescence defined as by the WHO?
a. Ages 10-19
b. Ages 12-20
c. Ages 13-19
d. Ages 15-25
C. Ages 13-19
- A young human being below the age
ofpubertyor below the legal age of majority.
a. Child
b. Adolescent
c. Teenager
d. Adult
A. Child
- A young person in the process of developing from a
child into an adult.
a. Child
b. Adolescent
c. Infant
d. Adult
B. Adolescent
- It refers to the inherited influences
a. Genes
b. Nurture
c. Nature
d. Growth
C. Nature
- A stage in reproduction whereby an egg and a
sperm fuse to create a single cell, called a zygote.
a. Fertilization
b. Duplication
c. Replication
d. Division
A. Fertilization
- A specialized form of cell division that occurs to
form eggs and sperm (or gametes).
a. Mitosis
b. Duplication
c. Fertilization
d. Meiosis
d. Meiosis
- It is the formation of sperm in males - occurs in the
testes and starts with puberty (~ 12 years on the
average)
a. Spermatogenesis
b. Oogenesis
c. Gametes
d. Evolution
A. Spermatogenesis
- It is the process of increasing in physical size
a. Birth
b. Development
c. Childhood
d. Growth
D. Growth
Why is adolescence considered a phase rather than a fixed
time period?
a. Due to the onset of puberty
b. Because it varies between cultures
c. It is solely based on physical development
d. It is a stage of complete socio-economic independence
b. Because it varies between cultures
What are the factors that can influence an
individual’s experience of adolescence?
a. Age and gender
b. Puberty and physical development
c. Socio-economic conditions and nationality
d. All of the above
D. All of the above
- Which domain of development examines growth
and changes in the body and brain?
a. Biological/Physical
b. Cognitive
c. Cultural
d. Socioemotional
a. Biological/Physical
Which parenting style is characterized by setting
high standards and explaining the reasoning behind
rules?
a. Authoritative
b. Authoritarian
c. Neglectful
d. Permissive
A. Authoritative
How does poverty in early childhood affect
children’s development?
a. It has no significant impact
b. It improves intellectual development
c. It leads to better mental health outcomes
d. It is associated with mental and physical health
problems
d. It is associated with mental and physical health
problems
Which domain of development is concerned with
emotions, personality, and social relationships?
a. Biological/Physical
b. Cognitive
c. Environmental
d. Socioemotional/Psycho-social
d. Socioemotional/Psycho-social
What is the primary concern of early adulthood
according to the module?
a. Career and work
b. Love and relationships
c. Physical health
d. Social responsibilities
b. love and relationships
Which type of parenting style is characterized by
warmth but a lack of control or discipline?
a. Authoritative
b. Authoritarian
c. Neglectful
d. Permissive
D. Permissive
It is an encompassing term concerned with what a
teacher does to influence learning in others.
a. Research
b. Pedagogy
c. Theory
d. Nature
B. Pedagogy
It is a threadlike structure located in the nucleus
of each human cell
a. Lysosomes
b. Ribosomes
c. Chromosomes
d. Mitochondria
C. Chromosomes
Tom enjoys reflecting on his own experiences and
feelings, and he often uses journaling as a way to
understand himself better and make decisions. Tom’s
approach to self-reflection demonstrates:
a. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
b. Naturalistic Intelligence
c. Intrapersonal Intelligence
d. Musical Intelligence
C. Intrapersonal Intelligence
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary
stages in the Atkinson and Shiffrin model of memory?
a. Sensory Memory
b. Short-Term Memory
c. Long-Term Memory
d. Procedural Memory
D. Procedural Memory
According to Atkinson and Shiffrin, what is the
typical capacity of short-term memory (STM)?
a) 5-9 items
b) Unlimited
c) 3-5 items
d) 1-2 items
A. 5-9 items
Creative intelligence, according to Sternberg, involves:
a. The ability to solve practical problems in everyday life
b. The ability to evaluate and compare logical arguments
c. The ability to think in new and innovative ways
d. The ability to manage emotions and interpersonal
relationships
c. The ability to think in new and innovative ways