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Which of the following refers to a period of rapid skeletal and sexual maturation that occurs mainly in early adolescence? Puberty Four-month-old baby Oscar is a participant in a preferential-looking experiment. Researchers show Oscar two photos, one of which is of his mother's face, and the other which is of a female stranger's face. The photos are presented repeatedly in differing locations, and the amount of time Oscar spends looking at the photos is recorded. What will researchers conclude if Oscar shows a reliable preference for his mother's face over the stranger's face? Oscar can discriminate his mother's face from a stranger's face. Which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development is characterized by egocentric thought? Preoperational "Out of sight, out of mind" can describe the behavior of a child who lacks the concept of Object permanence The sense of _____ is the most dangerous aspect of adolescent egocentrism. Invincibility Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of Piaget's stages of cognitive development? Sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational Nathan is a happy and healthy three-month-old baby. Based on preferential-looking and habituation research, what can you predict about Nathan's perceptual abilities? Nathan will prefer real faces to scrambled faces and he will also prefer his mother's face to a stranger's face. Which of the following statements is true of teratogens? The effects of chemical teratogens depend on the timing of exposure. Which of the following situations indicates resilience that characterizes development in adulthood? Jonathan, who did not get good grades in middle school, studies hard in high school and gets a scholarship at an Ivy League university. In the course of prenatal development, by the end of the _____ period, the heart begins to beat, the arms and legs become more differentiated, the face starts to form, and the intestinal tract appears in human beings. embryonic The term _____ refers to an individual's behavioral style and characteristic way of responding. Temperament The strange situation test is used to assess an infant's Style of attachment Which of the following accurately represents the correct sequence of Erikson's first four stages of socioemotional development?

Trust vs. mistrust; autonomy vs. shame; initiative vs. guilt; industry vs. inferiority According to James Marcia, the two dimensions of identity are exploration and commitment. Most adults reach their peak physical development during their 20s Tanya, a 14-year-old girl, thinks that she is unique and assumes that others at school notice everything about her. She is very confident and takes extra care of her looks. In this scenario, Tanya is exhibiting adolescent Egocentrism Which of the following characterizes pubertal change in adolescents? The peak of pubertal change occurs at an average age of 11½ for girls and 13½ for boys. The most powerful and pervasive defense mechanism is Repression Welma is unable to accept the fact that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer. She refuses treatment despite her family's attempts to convince her. According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, Welma is unconsciously engaging in Denial Which of the following is true of Horney's sociocultural approach? She viewed psychological health as allowing individuals to express their talents freely. You are a personality researcher and want to continue after the tradition of Henry Murray. This means you will be more interested in The whole person rather than specific traits Ivan is a child who experiences regular punishment from parents and is only rewarded for good behavior. According to Rogers, Ivan is likely to develop knowledge of conditions of worth. Upgrade to remove ads Only $3.99/month Michelle was reared in a home where high moral principles dominated. She has attended Sunday school and church since early childhood. In high school, her boyfriend asked her to miss school and go on a cruise with him, but something from inside her told her not to. She felt very proud of herself afterward for holding her ground. Which Freudian personality structure made Michelle feel proud of her response? Superego Maria is a generous and altruistic woman who has a strong religious faith. According to the big five model of personality, Maria would likely score high on which of the following traits? Agreeableness Brittney is a counselor who believes that her clients have the innate ability to make good choices. She accepts each individual as they are and as a person in the process of

change. She holds that individuals are capable of controlling their lives and achieving their goals. Brittney is most likely to agree with the _____ of personality. Humanistic perspectives Projective tests are most closely aligned with which theoretical approach to personality? Psychodynamic Which of the following individuals exhibits the trait of openness to experience? Sarah, who is very successful in the business she has started Results of behavioral genetics twin studies suggest that heritability estimates for the big five personality factors are about 50 percent A test taker of the _____ is asked to tell a story about each of the pictures, including events leading up to the situation described, the characters' thoughts and feelings, and the way the situation turns out. Thematic Apperception Test...