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DSST Lifespan Developmental Psychology

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1. What is caused by one extra chromosome in the number 21?






2. A baby repeating what you just said






3. When someone sees an incomplete form - they fill in the pieces and perceive it as it would be that way. What Gestalt principle is this an example of?






4. Which part of the ANS is the arousing part of the system?






5. What is a sometimes-fatal disease occuring from the excessive use of tampons - or leaving a diaphragm in - for longer than prescribed time?






6. The first experiment of classical conditioning was done by who?






7. Level 2 of Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development includes which stages






8. How many PAIRS of chromosomes do body cells have?






9. What is the opening of the iris - which looks black?






10. What determines physical traits and is inherited from one or both parents?






11. What is the term for low IQ and mental age of about 4 years old?






12. Four steps of the scientific method include:






13. What do children in early language development not understand?






14. What is a learning disability in math - where concepts are learned one day and forgotten the next?






15. What is: the part of the ear inside the cochlea; contains sensors that change energy into impulses to be decoded by the brain?






16. There are usually two groups in an experiment - titled:






17. A communication style in which single words are used to communicate - typical of toddlers learning to speak - for example 'give' or 'mama'. The meaning is still understood even though complete sentences are not used






18. Which stage of development is: Generativity vs. Stagnation? (giving to the next generation)






19. Level 3 of Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development includes which stages






20. What is: term for how much someone values and respects themselves?






21. Defined as diseases which are either related to or caused by a sedentary lifestyle - in other words - caused by the lack of regular exercise or activity






22. What is: irrelevant stimuli that compete for our attention (like traffic)






23. Which thought process is: a set of steps is followed to come to a correct answer; used in academic (math/science) settings?






24. Third step in Maslow's Hierarchy of needs in which you may want to meet needs of belongings and love through relationships






25. What is the term for fraternal twins?






26. Which thought process is a creative process?






27. A method of modifying behavior - by ignoring the behavior so you don't have the response






28. What is: when a person or animal responds to a neutral stimulus with a meaningful one






29. In a kibbutz - the real parents of children may see them for one hour a day - a time referred to as the __________.






30. Who created the first scientific psychology laboratory?






31. What are the four layers that protect the brain?






32. What is: an M.D. who provides comprehensive care for people of all ages?






33. What is the term for identical twins?






34. 1 + 5 + 6. What is the mean?






35. What do physicians recommend to prevent SIDS?






36. Defense mechanism: Turning a feeling into the exact opposite feeling






37. What side of the N/N debate means that all children are first good; believe it is the way they are brought up that affects personality and actions?






38. How is IQ calculated?






39. What sends commands to all other parts of the body?






40. What is the name for depth perception cues made with both eyes?






41. Dying w/o a will






42. People who are working that experience discrimination because of their age - whether too young or too old are victims of what?






43. What does the right half of the brain control?






44. What is: the process by which a person takes material into their mind from the environment - which may mean changing sensory evidence to make it fit?






45. Why does a gamete have a half set of chromosomes?






46. Also called learning theory - based on the principle of observing and correcting behavior






47. What syndrome happens when a woman smokes while pregnant?






48. What are the two parts responsible for bending light and focusing it in the back of the eye?






49. What is: another form of consciousness involving very little effort; dreaming while awake or letting the mind wander?






50. Self-aware - recognized - defined







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