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DSST Lifespan Developmental Psychology

Subjects : dsst, psychology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Who coined the Theory of Moral Development?






2. What is the simple type of learning for getting used to something?






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






4. When is anoxia a problem in births?






5. How is extinction best achieved?






6. When people w/in an experiment are assigned to a group randomly






7. Stage in which you do what is right in order to gain status or approval from other people or society; 'good boy-good girl' orientation






8. Whatmakes a person able to see objects are they are - in 3 dimensions?






9. The name most associated with operant conditioning is who?






10. What is: the difference made to one's mind by the process of assimilation?






11. When does language development begin?






12. Where nursing care is given meant to maximize the quality of life for someone who is dying






13. What is: where the lens changes its curves to help the eye focus?






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






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


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






17. Who created the first scientific psychology laboratory?






18. Who made the first IQ test?






19. What is the scientific name for the sense of smell?






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






21. The number which occurs the most often






22. Once the disease strikes - an individual w/ Alzheimer's disease usually has their life expectancy is:






23. Who proposed fluid/crystallized intelligence?






24. Which stage of development is: Identity vs. Role Confusion? (who am I)






25. Stages of friendship: Momentary playmates






26. What is: a state of mental balance - reconciling new experiences with new understanding






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






28. What do doctors agree is the best way to feed babies?






29. 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?






30. Third element: There is a gap between what the child can do with help - and what they can do on their own; shows when a child has finally learned it






31. How much are the eyes developed in newborns?






32. If a test measures what is meant to measure it is considered what?






33. What is the perception characteristic that: you don't have to think about it for it to happen?






34. What is: generalizations about each gender - such as that men are aggressive and logical - and women are nurturing and emotional






35. Rang the bell each time he fed the dog; eventually how early did the dogs start salivating?






36. What percentage of children are affected by hyperactivity?






37. Babies are rewarded with food/attention with they say 'mama' etc - so they continue to say those words and learn new ones; what idea does this theory follow?






38. What is the name of the scientist known as the father of genetics and inheritance?






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






40. What is the rating system to judge a baby's functionality when first born?






41. Age at which children begin to share their toys and interact w/ one another - associative play






42. How much is hearing developed in neonates?






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






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






45. Infants develop a secure attachment when parents pay attention to and respond to a child's needs. What theory includes this statement?






46. What is: a progesterone shot given every three months?






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






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






49. What is: attraction to the opposite sex?






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