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DSST Lifespan Developmental Psychology

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1. What is another name for a newborn?






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






3. Second stage in the Kubler-Ross's Stages of Dying: 'This is unfair. Why me?'






4. Stages that a person goes through when they find out they have an incurable disease or find out they are going to die

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5. Who argued that classical conditioning explains some behaviors - but operant conditioning plays a much larger role?






6. Gilligan believed that Kholberg's theory described the male progression which she called the what?






7. What is: the process by which a society identifies its expectations?






8. 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






9. Is there currently a cure for Alzheimer's disease?






10. Which stage of development is: Initiative vs. Guilt? (trying different roles)






11. Therapy that involves the whole family






12. First step in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs such as food water and shelter






13. A number between +1 and -1 that measures the strength between two variables






14. What is: the theory centered on studying how the mind is involved in knowing - learning - remembering - thinking; study how the mind relates to behavior






15. How does the pupil work?






16. All senses report to the thalamus except for one--which?






17. First element to Vygotsky's theory: what does social interaction facilitate?






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






19. When can a person's short term memory become incapacitated?






20. What is the part in the back of the eye that includes receptors called rods and cones?






21. Categories of old age: 65-74






22. What part of the central nervous system controls all necessary functions of the body?






23. Children learn and form their conscience and thoughts of what is acceptable behavior from what?






24. What is the term for identical twins?






25. What is the study done to show that infants have depth perception?






26. Second development of language - still pre-speech; repetition of meaningful sounds






27. Did a longitudinal study that showed that smart kids are happy adults






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






29. A medical doctor with a degree who specializes in psychotherapy - who can prescribe drugs






30. Theory by Bandura; the interaction of a person's personality - the environment - and the behavior.






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






32. Biological theories of aging: the number of cells that have problems or mutations that increase w/ age






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






34. Why is self-report data not as reliable as other research methods?






35. What is the name for the awareness of external and internal events?






36. What kind of problem can it cause when a husband and wife have different blood types?

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37. What 4 main problems do fetal alcohol syndrome cause?






38. Which protective brain layer is mostly blood vessels?






39. Biological theories of aging: as our bodies age - our immune systems become less effective at fighting disease - stress - etc.






40. The ethical component of the personality and provides the moral standards by which the ego operates






41. What is the most dangerous trimester for the fetus (in regard to drug/alcohol use)?






42. Defense mechanism: you deny your feelings and come up with ways to justify your behavior






43. Second step in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs






44. What do physicians recommend to prevent SIDS?






45. Individual sounds w/ in a word






46. A disorder where the bones are weakened and become porous - like a sponge






47. 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






48. Second element: The presence of someone who knows more in an area - like a parent - teacher - coach - etc.?






49. What is when the baby is born in a pool or bath with dim lights?






50. Stage in which a person abides by the law because they think that law is a higher order; laws cannot be broken under any circumstance; social-order-maintaining orientation






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