CHAPTER 10 LIFESPAN AND DEVELOPMENT
PRACTICE TEST
1.
A recessive gene is:
a.
expressed if it is paired with another recessive gene.
b.
expressed only if it is paired with a dominant gene.
c.
expressed regardless of whether it is paired with a recessive or dominant
gene.
d.
rarely passed on to offspring.
2.
For the first two weeks after conception, the human organism is called the:
a.
fetus
b.
embryo
c.
zygote
d.
neonate
3.
Matt is awaiting his baby’s first words. Matt can expect his baby to say his first
word when the baby is about how old?
a.
around 2 years old
b.
around 6 months old
c.
around 3 months old
d.
around 12 months old
4.
Having dimples is a dominant characteristic. Osmond has dimples. Which of the
following statements is FALSE?
a.
Osmond’s genetic makeup could be dimples/no dimples combination.
b.
Osmond’s genetic makeup could be dimples/dimples combination.
c.
Osmond’s genetic makeup could be no dimples/no dimples combination.
d.
Even if Osmond has a mixed genetic makeup, Osmond’s physical appearance
will display the dominant characteristic.
5.
Which of the following represents the correct order of Piaget’s stages of cognitive
development?
a.
sensorimotor, concrete operational, preoperational, formal operational
b.
preoperational, sensorimotor, concrete operational, formal operational
c.
sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational
d.
concrete operational, sensorimotor, preoperational, formal operational
6.
A male has a ___ combination in the ___.
a.
XX; 1st pair of genes
b.
XX; 23rd pair of chromosomes
c.
XY; 1st pair of chromosomes
d.
XY; 23rd pair of chromosomes
7.
During the embryonic stage, the:
a.
mother can feel the fetus moving
b.
fetus gains an additional three to four pounds of body fat
c.
organs and major systems of the body form
d.
zygote undergoes rapid cell division
8.
Ten-year-old Jimmy is very interested in computers, helps his father repair things
around the house, and he likes to build elaborate structures with his Lego blocks.
In Erikson’s terms, Jimmy is developing a sense of:
a.
trust
b.
autonomy
c.
initiative
d.
industry
e.
generativity
9.
Steve’s parents are strict disciplinarians, and they expect him to obey their rules
without question or explanation or be punished severely. Steve’s parents are:
a.
autocratic
b.
authoritarian
c.
authoritative
d.
permissive
10.
Although he is more than a year old, Jason wakes up frequently during the night
and is hard to soothe back to sleep. In general, he cries easily, is a fussy eater,
and rarely naps at the same time every day. Jason would be categorized as:
a.
slow-to-warm-up
b.
difficult
c.
easy
d.
securely attached
11.
The major landmark for females at the onset of puberty is known as:
a.
premenstrual syndrome
b.
mid-life crisis
c.
menopause
d.
menarche
12.
Which of the following provides the most distinct advantages?
a.
early maturation in girls
b.
early maturation in boys
c.
late maturation in girls
d.
on-time maturation
13.
Jake’s excessive primping in front of the mirror and his great concern about his
clothes and his manners is at least partly due to:
a.
the personal fable
b.
conservation
c.
the imaginary audience
d.
his new ability to engage in abstract thinking
14.
Which of the following concepts has been suggested as an explanation for
excessive risk-taking in adolescence?
a.
formal operations
b.
the imaginary audience
c.
the personal fable
d.
an increase in sex hormones
15.
Career selection and mate selection generally occur during the time when young
adults are resolving Erikson’s crisis of:
a.
identity versus identity (role) confusion
b.
generativity versus stagnation
c.
initiative versus guilt
d.
intimacy versus isolation
16.
The normal age range for menopause to occur is:
a.
early thirties
b.
ages 35 to 40
c.
ages 50 to early 60s
d.
ages 45 to 55
17.
Chelsea has just learned that the cancer, which started in her breast, has spread
to other organs of her body and is untreatable. Chelsea’s first reaction will be:
a.
anger
b.
denial
c.
bargaining
d.
depression
18.
The majority of adults aged 65 and older in the United States are:
a.
in nursing homes or other special care facilities
b.
incapacitated by illness and/or disability
c.
held in high esteem in American culture
d.
healthy, active, and self-sufficient
19.
Research shows that among older adults, the largest decline in mental abilities are
experienced by:
a.
well-educated people
b.
people who are poorly educated and live unstimulating lives
c.
people who engage in many physical and mental activities
d.
people who are living in a senior housing complex or nursing home
20.
Bonnie was a heavy smoker all throughout her pregnancy. Her newborn baby will
most likely suffer from which of the following problems?
a.
being underweight
b.
being mentally retarded
c.
being hyperactive
d.
being extremely timid and fearful
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