Developmental Psychology MCQs

Harlow observed that most monkeys raised in total isolation:

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A. were incapable of mating upon reaching sexual maturity

B. were totally apathetic and indifferent to the first monkeys they encountered

C. Showed not lasting adverse effects when placed in socially enriched environment

D. showed slower social development but more rapid cognitive development

Each cell of the body has how many chromosomes?

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A. 47

B. 45

C. 50

D. 46

The portion of the brain that appears to be the last area to mature fully is the:

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A. hypothalamus

B. corpus callosum

C. prefrontal cortex

D. occipital lobe

If research suggested that a pregnant mother’s use of an artificial sweetener caused him to the fetus, the artificial sweetener would be considered a(n):

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A. teratogen

B. depressant

C. neurotransmitter

D. from of DNA

Even though smoking marijuana would reduce the pain associated with her chronic medical condition, Juanita believes I would be morally wrong because it is prohibited by the laws of her state. Kholberg would suggest that Juantia demonstrates a(n)_______morality.

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A. unconventional

B. preconventional

C. proportional

D. conventional

Little Kiran will approach and play with unfamiliar only if her mother first reassures her that it is safe to do so. This best illustrates the adaptive value of:

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A. attachment

B. egocentrism

C. object permanence

D. habituation

Dr. Jamil wants to study the effects of poverty on one’s self concept. To do this he interviews a group of subjects from the inner city once every five years for a period of 30 years. This experiment is an example of what type-of study?

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A. Correlational study

B. cross sectional study

C. Gesell’s dome

D. longitudinal study

Studies of monkeys raised with artificial mothers suggest that mother-infant emotional bonds result primarily from mother providing infants with:

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A. the opportunity to explore

B. body contact

C. appropriate schemas

D. adequate nourishment

When Teresa’s mother hides favorite doll under a blanket, Teresa acts as if it no longer exists, and she makes no attempt to look for it. Based on this information, you can infer that Teresa is in Piaget’s

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A. object permanence period of cognitive development

B. preoperational period of cognitive development

C. concrete period of cognitive development

D. sensorimotor period of cognitive development

Ameen, a 70-years old retired teacher, feels that his life has not been of any real value or significance. According to Erikson, Ameen has failed to achieve a sense of:

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A. autonomy

B. independence

C. basic trust

D. integrity