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DSST Lifespan Developmental Psychology

Subjects : dsst, psychology
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The most direct measure of syntax in middle childhood is what?






2. How does the pupil work?






3. What is: the theory that all people are inherently good and motivated to achieve their full potential






4. A collection of data from all cases or people in the chosen set






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






6. What is: method of contraception by having no direct contact with partner's genitals?






7. Self-aware - recognized - defined






8. States that infants need to form at least one strong attachment such as to a parent - in order to develop normally

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9. What is: when a child can't be conceived via the usual method?






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






11. What is: the elated feeling adolescents have - that they are immune to risks - mortality and probability; false sense of security thinking they will never fall or get caught.






12. 1 -2 -2 -2 -3 -3 -5 -8 -9 -9. What is the mode?






13. What is the term for fraternal twins?






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






15. In the Harlow experiment: between the wire monkey+bottle - and cloth monkey+no bottle - which fake mother did the babies prefer?






16. What is: T-shaped device implanted in uterus by a physician for five to ten years at a time?






17. Jean Piaget extensively used which research method to study children?






18. Which part of the ANS is the calming part of the system?






19. Something used to make a behavior less likely to occur - can be positive or negative






20. The negative effects of sensory deprivation (not as much attention) are more likely to _______ w/ the length of the stage.






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






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






23. 1 + 5 + 6. What is the mean?






24. Experiment where researchers made a baby afraid of rats through classical conditioning






25. What is the main symptom of hyperactivity?






26. What is: when a sample is taken from the fluid in the amniotic sac - to be tested for diseases or genetic traits?






27. Children that are raised on the Kibbutz will often:






28. List the levels (in order) of Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development






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






30. Time at which most children begin to speak actual words






31. Who founded the Hierarchy of Needs theory?






32. Who first coined self-efficacy?






33. What is: your thoughts about what gives life purpose--the meaning of life - religion






34. Who made the first IQ test?






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






36. Aside from learning disabilities - what physical problem do Kleinfelter people have?

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37. What purpose do fontanels have?

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






39. Defense mechanism: hiding the feelings and not acknowledging them






40. What is: a permanent facility control done through surgical procedures?






41. Level 1 of Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development






42. How much is hearing developed in neonates?






43. What is: the theory to investigate the elements or 'structures' of the mind; classify structures and focus on conscious thought






44. What is: your sense of being a man or woman as defined by society?






45. What is: the way the brain organizes and gives meaning to information provided by the senses?






46. Means that the participants must know the content of the experiment and be warned of any risk or harm






47. Stage in which whether you will be punished or not determines what is moral or not - also called the punishment and obiedience phase






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






49. What is the least developed part of a newborn (growth is not complete)?






50. What are the four areas of taste that taste-buds recognize?