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DSST Lifespan Developmental Psychology

Subjects : dsst, psychology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Self-aware - recognized - defined






2. What are the four lobes of the brain?






3. What is the characteristic that: you fill in areas that we do not have complete information about?






4. What is the clear membrane in front of the eye that protects it?






5. A chronic condition that deteriorates the nerve fibers in the brain controlling memory - speech - and personality. Early symptoms including personality changes - lack of interest in activities - and change in sleep patterns.

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






7. What is: the realization that objects stay the same even when they are made to look different?






8. What are the factors that influence psychosocial health?






9. What is: the representation in the mind of a set of perceptions - ideas - and actions - which go together






10. First development of language; pre-speech






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






12. When one variable increases while another variable decreases. We call this a what?






13. What is: areas of the body which - when touched - lead to sexual arousal?






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






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. Final stage in the Kubler-Ross's Stages of Dying: 'I'm ready'






17. What percent of children in kindergarten are immunized?






18. Which stage of development is: Trust vs. Mistrust?






19. In a case study - a single individual called a _____ is intensely studied






20. When people of different ages are studied at one particular time






21. When do children develop object permanence?






22. What is: focusing attention on a small amount of information?






23. Stages of friendship: Momentary playmates






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






25. A test that gives information about a participant including standardized tests such as aptitude - interest - and personality tests






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






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






28. What is the sense that gives information about balance and body movement? (if your body is moving - tilting - etc.)






29. What are the three different types of teratogens?






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






31. Defense mechanism: a type of displacement - a redirection of the feeling into a socially productive activity






32. What do endocrine glands do?






33. Environment in which two (or more) children sit side by side - or near each other - and play without interacting with the other child or trying to influence them in any way. Most children engage in this type of enviornment.






34. What is the drug to cause an abortion in the first 9 weeks of pregnancy?






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






36. What is: dynamic blend of our experiences - heredity - environment - etc. which determines how we react to problems/issues?






37. What is: small device to block access to the uterus; left in place with spermicide for 6-8 hours - in order to kill any remaining sperm?






38. A signal to society that certain rules have changed - this person is no longer a child






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






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






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






42. Types of child play in chronological order:






43. When is anoxia a problem in births?






44. What are the five areas of Apgar Rating - with scores of 0-2 in each?






45. Stages of friendship: intimate






46. What is: a person's attraction to other people?






47. What is the enzyme deficiency that can cause mental retardation without treatment?






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






49. Defense mechanism: transferring your thoughts and feelings onto others






50. What does STDs stand for - including AIDS and herpes?