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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. What 4 main problems do fetal alcohol syndrome cause?






2. The ethical component of the personality and provides the moral standards by which the ego operates






3. 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.






4. Rogers and Maslow are both:






5. Who founded the Hierarchy of Needs theory?






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






7. What two things make up the central nervous system?






8. What is: a mix of gender identity - gender roles - and orientation; recognition of ourselves as sexual beings.






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






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






11. What are: the harmful substances to a developing fetus?






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






13. Who created the first scientific psychology laboratory?






14. How does the pupil work?






15. When do children develop object permanence?






16. Who created structuralism?






17. What is the part of the ear that includes the eardrum - anvil - and stirrup?






18. What is: when adolescents truly believe themselves to be the center of the universe to those around them?






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






20. People who are working that experience discrimination because of their age - whether too young or too old are victims of what?






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






22. What is the variable that the experimenter controls?






23. Individual sounds w/ in a word






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






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






26. What sends commands to all other parts of the body?






27. An environment where children live and attend school






28. What is: an experienced practitioner who can attend pregnancies and deliveries?






29. Self-esteem begins forming in:






30. We smell when airborne molecules of an odor reach tiny receptor cells in the top of the nasal cavity; what is the name of this receptor area?






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






32. What is the term for low IQ and mental age of about 4 years old?






33. What glands affect the mood - energy level - and stress?






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






35. What is the term for the death of a child under one year - for no apparent reason?






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






37. 1 -3 -4 -5 -7 -8 -10 what is the median?






38. The most direct measure of syntax in middle childhood is what?






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






40. A person who uses ______ has a stated position - but also acknowledges that it may change over time.






41. What is: the fluid filled structure in the inner ear that looks like a snail?






42. What is: the bumps on top of the tongue that contain taste buds?






43. What is the transparent part in the front of the eye?






44. Third development of language






45. What is the term for: a child's understanding that once you leave the room - you are not gone forever - etc.?






46. Stages of friendship: Momentary playmates






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






48. A medical doctor with a degree who specializes in psychotherapy - who can prescribe drugs






49. What is: long lasting contraceptive where six capsules are injected in a woman's arm?






50. What is the term for oxygen deficiency to the brain?