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1
Dr. Dunn is interested in studying how specific memory processes change throughout the lifespan. He decides to study 8 different age groups (10-, 20-, 30-, 40-, 50-, 60-, 70-, and 80-year-olds) at the same point in time. Dr. Dunn is using a
A)cross-sectional design.
B)longitudinal design.
C)sequential design.
D)cohort design.
2
What is the correct order of the three stages of prenatal development?
A)Embryonic, germinal, foetal
B)Germinal, embryonic, foetal
C)Embryonic, germinal, foetal
D)Embryonic, germinal, infant
3
External agents or substances that cause abnormal prenatal development are called
A)estrogens.
B)androgens.
C)teratogens.
D)inhibitors.
4
The process of physical development is
A)solely determined by genetic factors.
B)solely determined by environmental factors.
C)guided by genetic factors but also involves environmental factors.
D)largely determined by environmental factors but also involves genetic factors
5
Nabeela is a new mother. She notices that when she strokes her baby's cheek, the baby turns his head in the direction it was touched. What is this called?
A)Moro reflex
B)Sucking reflex
C)Babinski reflex
D)Rooting reflex
6
Amanda's father hides her doll behind his back. At 3 months, Amanda cried because she thought the toy had disappeared. At 8 months she is trying to look behind her father's back for her toy. What is the most likely explanation for Amanda's new ability to search for hidden items?
A)Amanda has mastered object permanence.
B)Amanda has not mastered object permanence.
C)Amanda has mastered the principle of conservation.
D)Amanda has not mastered the principle of conservation.
7
Which of the following is the correct order of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?
A)Sensorimotor, Concrete Operational, Preoperational, Formal Operational
B)Preoperational, Sensorimotor, Formal Operational, Concrete Operational
C)Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational
D)Sensory, Preceptional, Formalised, Conceptional
8
What is a limitation of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
A)Cognitive development is more complex and variable than Piaget proposed.
B)Piaget overemphasised the role of culture.
C)Piaget identified too many stages of development.
D)He did not take into account the age of the child when developing his theory.
9
The difference between what a child can do independently and what they can do with assistance from an adult is known as
A)the zone of proximal development.
B)the concrete operational stage.
C)accommodation.
D)metacognition.
10
A ____________ period is an age range where certain experiences must occur whereas a _______ period is an optimal age range for these experiences to occur.
A)sensitive; critical
B)necessary; optional
C)critical; sensitive
D)essential; sensitised
11
At birth infants are able to
A)discriminate between different parts of their bodies being touched.
B)distinguish between different odours.
C)prefer sounds they have heard whilst still in the womb.
D)All of the above.
12
Which of the following statements does NOT apply to longitudinal designs?
A)They are time-consuming.
B)They can suffer from sample attrition (shrinkage).
C)They allow the exploration of individual developmental trajectories.
D)They combine the cross-sectional and sequential approaches.
13
Which of the following can be a consequence of smoking during pregnancy?
A)Miscarriage
B)Premature birth
C)Low birth weight
D)All of the above
14
Dementia is
A)solely a disorder of memory.
B)only seen in adults in their 60s and older.
C)a gradual loss of cognitive functioning.
D)curable and preventable.
15
Keiran is 15 years old and having difficulties relating to his parents, believing they cannot possibly understand how he feels. This is an example of
A)the imaginary audience.
B)the personal fable.
C)juvenile egocentrism.
D)teenage drama.







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