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DSST Lifespan Developmental Psychology

Subjects : dsst, psychology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Self-esteem begins forming in:






2. First stage in the Kubler-Ross's Stages of Dying: 'This could never happen to me. This must be a mistake'






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






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






5. What is the ability to identify correctly something encountered before?






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






7. An environment where children live and attend school






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






9. Applied when a test measures something more than one facet






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






11. Removing something unpleasant from a situation - to make a behavior more likely






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






13. 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






14. 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






15. What is: the theory based on biology; belief that behavior and personality are linked to genetics






16. The average of a data set






17. What are: general term for the reproductive organs in a male or female?






18. By the time they reach middle childhood - most girls will identify with one and only one _______.






19. If you are A positive blood - what is that in terms of Rh factor?






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






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






22. How much alcohol is the safe amount to consume during pregnancy?






23. A type of conditioning in which a person associates an action with a consequence






24. What does the right half of the brain control?






25. First development of language; pre-speech






26. Four steps of the scientific method include:






27. Visible signs of aging include:

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28. What is the conception alternative where semen is deposited into the body via a thin tube?






29. A way of obtaining information about a specific type of information in which questionnaires are given out to participants who are then asked to answer the questions to the best of their ability






30. What is: a period in a child's development in which he/she is capable of understanding some things but not others






31. What types of drugs can hurt a developing fetus if taken by the mother?






32. What fluid covers the brain - and is used to transport chemicals and regulate pressure?






33. What is the most extreme outcome of a woman drinking during her pregnancy?






34. Stages of friendship: Momentary playmates






35. What is the very critical period of the first 3 months in the womb?






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






37. Does a somatic (body) cell have a full - or half - set of chromosomes?






38. Who created structuralism?






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






40. What is: expression of your maleness or femaleness on a daily basis?






41. How was the visual cliff study conducted?

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






43. A baby repeating what you just said






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






45. Anything which makes a behavior more likely to occur






46. What is: growth from the head downward (head develops before rest of the body)?






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






48. Extension of 'actions speak louder than words' in behavior; follow others' examples despite their words.






49. The scientific study of words and sentences






50. After how many cigarettes will the fetus definitely have problems--with a 50% greater risk of childhood cancer?