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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. Teaches that when a certain action is performed - there are consequences--reinforces good behavior with extrinsic/intrinsic reinforcers






2. 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






3. 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?






4. What is the method of surgical delivery?






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






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






8. What is: the belief that you are the center of the universe and everything revolves around you - and the inability to see the world as someone else does and adapt to it.






9. 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?






10. What is: the type of thought related to numerical and intellectual puzzles--with both quick & creative responses?






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






12. Third stage in the Kubler-Ross's Stages of Dying: 'If you don't die I will do the following...'






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






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






15. Children that are raised on the Kibbutz are used to study the effects of what?






16. What is another term for the system of hearing?






17. The scientific study of words and sentences






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






19. The larger the sample:






20. What is: the ability to group objects together on the basis of common features?






21. Self-esteem begins forming in:






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






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






24. A term used to describe something similar in structure or organization






25. What is: attraction to both sexes?






26. Parenting styles: respects individually - but tries to instill social values






27. Which receptor is more sensitive to light - but is not used to view color?






28. Defense mechanism: feelings are redirected to someone else






29. One's wishes for the distribution of one's property and possessions after death






30. What are the three different types of teratogens?






31. What are the different types of caregivers for pregnancy?






32. Which stage of development is: Ego Integrity vs. Despair? (what they have done with their life)






33. What is: the debate between whether a child is born a bad seed--with whatever disposition/tastes/personality they were meant to have; or that a child is born good - with their upbringing affecting their later personality and actions.






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






35. What is: the theory centered on behavior; see person as blank slate upon which impressions of experiences can be recorded.






36. Chomsky believed that the ability to develop language skills was inherited in ______.






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






38. Level 1 of Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development includes which stages






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






40. What is the term to describe the thinking part of health?






41. What is the part of the ear that includes the oval window - cochlea - and organ of Corti?






42. What is the main symptom of hyperactivity?






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






44. What are: the principles and standards of behavior - including morals; right/wrong and having one's actions correlate with their beliefs






45. Disagreed w/ Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development because his subjects were mainly male






46. Who was the psychoanalyst who documented stages of emotional growth in regards to babies?






47. Who created the first scientific psychology laboratory?






48. What gland releases hormones that regulate hormone secretions of other glands?






49. What are the two different classifications of intelligence?






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