McGraw-Hill OnlineMcGraw-Hill Higher EducationLearning Center
Student Center | Instructor Center | Information Center | Home
Career Opportunities
Glossary
Internet Guide
Study Skills Primer
Statistics Primer
Grade Summit
PowerWeb
Learning Objectives
Chapter Outline
Multiple Choice Quiz
Glossary
Flashcards
Internet Exercises
Interactive Activities
Crossword Puzzle
Web Links
FAQs
Around The Globe
For More Information
Feedback
Help Center


Psychology 5/e Book Cover
Psychology, 5/e
Lester M. Sdorow, Arcadia University
Cheryl A. Rickabaugh, University of Redlands

Human Development

Multiple Choice Quiz



1

The field of psychology that studies physical, perceptual, cognitive, and psychosocial changes across the life span is known as _______ psychology.
A)cognitive
B)evolutionary
C)clinical
D)developmental
2

A research design in which the same group of participants is tested or observed repeatedly over a period of time is known as:
A)longitudinal research
B)cross-sectional research
C)correlational research
D)experimental research
3

The research method in which groups of participants of different ages are compared at the same point in time is known as:
A)longitudinal research
B)cross-sectional research
C)correlational research
D)experimental research
4

The prenatal period that lasts from conception through the second week is the:
A)germinal stage
B)embryonic stage
C)fetal stage
D)teratogen stage
5

The period of human development that extends from birth until the onset of puberty is known as:
A)childhood
B)infancy
C)prenatal stage
D)embryonic stage
6

According to Piaget, as the infant progresses from reflexive, instinctual action at birth to the beginning of symbolic thought, the infant is in the _______ stage of cognitive development.
A)formal operational
B)concrete operational
C)preoperational
D)sensorimotor
7

According to Piaget, the cognitive process that interprets new information in light of existing schemas is known as:
A)conservation
B)assimilation
C)accommodation
D)object permanence
8

During the Piagetian preoperational stage, ________ represents the inability to perceive reality from the perspective of another person.
A)egocentrism
B)transitive inference
C)assimilation
D)accommodation
9

Erikson's psychosocial developmental stage in which success is achieved by having a secure social attachment with a caregiver is known as:
A)autonomy versus shame and doubt
B)integrity versus despair
C)generativity versus stagnation
D)trust versus mistrust
10

The successful resolution of the conflict in Erikson's psychosocial developmental stage known _______ as results in the experience of a unified sense of self.
A)autonomy versus shame and doubt
B)identity versus role confusion
C)generativity versus stagnation
D)trust versus mistrust
11

Noted psychologist Mary Ainsworth studied early attachment in humans using which of the following methods?
A)psychosocial development
B)social attachment
C)strange situation
D)industry versus inferiority
12

According to psychologist Diana Baumrind, which of the following parenting styles has been found to be the best approach?
A)democratic
B)authoritative
C)authoritarian
D)permissive
13

Which of the following parenting styles is most likely to be associated with physical discipline?
A)democratic
B)authoritative
C)authoritarian
D)permissive
14

According to Kohlberg's theory of Moral Development, which of the following stages involves the motivation to follow rational, mutually agreed-upon principles and maintain the respect of others?
A)punishment and obedience orientation
B)instrumental relativist orientation
C)social contract orientation
D)universal ethical principle orientation
15

Which of the following psychologists suggests that Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, and Erikson's Psychosocial Theory of Development apply primarily to male populations, with little applicability to female populations?
A)Gilligan
B)Ainsworth
C)Piaget
D)Freud