The Life Cycle Test

Question 1

The genetic transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring.

Answer 1

Heredity

Question 2

The automatic and sequential process of development which results from genetics.

Answer 2

Maturation

Question 3

The branch of psychology started by John Watson, which defines psychology as the scientific study of observable behavior

Answer 3

Behaviorism

Question 4

In the debate, this side says we are who we are because of internal traits such as genetics.

Answer 4

Nature

Question 5

In the debate, this side says we are who we are because of the influence of our environment

Answer 5

Nurture

Question 6

Research conducted in this way allow scientists to control variables in the Nature vs. Nurture debate

Answer 6

Kinship studies

Question 7

Behaviorists believe an infant is born with a mind like a blank slate. What is the latin phrase for this?

Answer 7

Tabula Rasa

Question 8

In which of Piaget’s stages do kids begin to use symbols such as words and numbers?

Answer 8

Stage 2 (Preoperational)

Question 9

In this stage, kids struggle with memory and realizing that objects exist outside their senses.

Answer 9

Stage 1 (Sensorimotor)

Question 10

In this stage, kids can solve problems as long as they are hands on.

Answer 10

Stage 3 (Concrete Operational)

Question 11

A broad generalization that usually fits the format, “All _______ are _______.”

Answer 11

Stereotype

Question 12

In this stage of moral reasoning, laws should exist to protect people.

Answer 12

Stage 5 (Social Order)

Question 13

In this stage of moral reasoning right and wrong are determined by gaining popularity or status.

Answer 13

Stage 3 (Winning Approval)

Question 14

In this stage of moral reasoning right and wrong are determined by the rules or laws set by an authority.

Answer 14

Stage 4 (Law & Order)

Question 15

In this level of moral reasoning right and wrong are determined by the punishments and rewards you receive.

Answer 15

Level 1 Preconventional

Question 16

This is the character you play. Adolescents try on many of these during identity development.

Answer 16

Roles

Question 17

Which identity status is stereotypical of teenagers? No searching, no committing.

Answer 17

Identity Diffusion

Question 18

Which identity status describes most of high school, when you are searching but not committing to future plans.

Answer 18

Identity Moratorium

Question 19

If someone joins the military, takes over the family business or goes to college without considering if it is for them.

Answer 19

Identity Foreclosure

Question 20

Erik Erikson believed that a person who can look back at their successes and failures with satisfaction has this.

Answer 20

Ego integrity

Question 21

Piaget noticed that children cannot see things from another person’s perspective. What is this called?

Answer 21

Egocentrism

Question 22

Piaget noticed that teenagers often feel like their every move is being watched and judged. What is this called?

Answer 22

Adolescent Egocentrism

Question 23

When something happens in life which causes you to reconsider the roles you have chosen.

Answer 23

Identity crisis

Question 24

When people reach the halfway point in life and begin to rethink or question their decisions. This can be traumatic!

Answer 24

Midlife crisis

Question 25

Someone who has looked at college options, visited many campuses and finally made a decision is in which category?

Answer 25

Identity achievement

Question 26

As the demands of life increase, what else does this cause to increase?

Answer 26

Stress

Question 27

Stereotypes and prejudices against the elderly.

Answer 27

Ageism

Question 28

Which psychologist developed the tasks of young, middle and late adulthood?

Answer 28

Erik Erikson

Question 29

This is a degenerative neurological condition caused by the buildup of plaques and tangles inside of neurons.

Answer 29

Alzheimers

Question 30

Cellular Damage theories of aging would agree with which side in the Nature vs Nurture debate?

Answer 30

Nurture

Question 31

Programmed theories of aging would agree with which side in the Nature vs Nurture debate?

Answer 31

Nature

Question 32

According to Jean Piaget, what is it called when we create a new mental category for new information

Answer 32

Accommodation