Exam 3 Study Guide
CHAPTER 8 – LifeSpan
1. What is Human development
2. Longitudinal, Cross-sequential design, and cross-sectional research strategies
3. Nature vs. nurture
4. Genetics, genes, DNA, chromosomes
5. Dominant and recessive genes
6. monozygotic vs. dizygotic twins
7. Jean Piaget and his theory of cognitive development (stages, object
permanence, egocentrism, conservation, abstract thinking)
8. Fluid intelligence vs. crystallized intelligence
9. Imaginary audience and t he personal fable
10. Three types of temperament described by Thomas and Chess
11. Attachment: definitions, work of Ainsworth, types, characteristics of mothers with
each type,
12. Erickson’s stages
13. Sequence and details of stages of moral development as identified by Lawrence
Kohlberg
14. Baumrind’s parenting styles & understanding of 2 dimensions discussed
CHAPTER 9 – MOTIVATION
15. Instinct approach
16. Drives: primary, secondary, acquired
17. Homeostasis
18. Intrinsic motivation vs. extrinsic
19. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
20. Self-actualization
21. Connection between hypothalamus and eating
22. Drive reduction theory
23. Need for affiliation, accomplishment, power
24. How might fear of failure effect need for accomplishment?
25. Arousal approach to motivation
26. Incentive approach to motivation
27. Self-determination theory
28. Maladaptive eating problems
29. How do theories of Emotion vary?
Chapter 12 Social Psychology
30. Define social psychology.
31. Define and contrast compliance, obedience, and conformity.
32. Be aware of the compliance techniques discussed in the book and in class (footin-the-door, low ball, etc.)
33. Norm of reciprocity
34. Be familiar with Solomon Asch’s and Stanley Milgram’s studies.
35. What is Social Facilitation and social loafing?
36. Define attitudes and understand how they develop. Also, be aware of the 3
components of attitudes.
37. What is Groupthink?
38. Define cognitive dissonance.
39. Define stereotype and stereotype vulnerability
40. Social identity theory
41. Define attribution, situational attribution, dispositional attribution, and
fundamental attribution theory.
42. Define prejudice and discrimination.
43. Define self fulfilling prophesy.
44. What helps overcome prejudice?
45. Why are we attracted to people (proximity, similarity, etc.)
46. What are the 3 components of love? What is companionate love?
47. Define altruism, bystander effect and diffusion of responsibility.