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BS,MBA, PHD
Adelphi University/Devry
Apr-2000 - Mar-2005
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Adelphi University
Sep-2007 - Apr-2017
Question 1
1 / 1 pts
Researchers and pediatricians believe that the best food for infants during the first year of life is
formula.
breast milk.
a combination of breast milk and formula.
cereal.
Question 2
1 / 1 pts
Tyrone’s doctor is giving him information about how to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following will Tyrone’s doctor make sure to tell him?
Bundle the baby in a warm blanket when sleeping.
Make sure the room temperature is at least 70 degrees while the baby is sleeping.
Make sure the baby has a crib bumper to prevent injuries.
Make sure to place the baby on his or her back while sleeping.
Question 3
1 / 1 pts
Justin just experienced his first ejaculation or
menarche.
testosterone increase.
testosterone decrease.
spermarche.
Question 4
1 / 1 pts
The largest health problem that children and adolescents are facing in the United States is
obesity.
malnutrition.
anorexia nervosa.
bulimia.
Question 5
1 / 1 pts
Vision often declines in late adulthood. One of the most common problems is when cloudy areas appear on the lens, limiting the passage of light. This is called
glaucoma.
presbyopia.
cataracts.
blindness.
Question 6
1 / 1 pts
If a neuron is not stimulated enough, what is likely to occur?
synaptic pruning
myelination
lateralization
neurotransmission
Question 7
1 / 1 pts
During early childhood kids often become ___________, eating small meals and snacking throughout the day instead of eating two or three large meals.
grazers
obese
picky
active
Question 8
1 / 1 pts
Early in life the head and brain develop faster than other parts of the body. This is the ____ trend.
proximodistal
cephalocaudal
growth spurt
puberty
Question 9
1 / 1 pts
David’s 80-year-old grandmother is experiencing memory loss and cognitive dysfunction. She is suffering from
depression.
dementia.
cancer.
glaucoma.
Question 10
1 / 1 pts
Excluding prenatal development, which developmental period has the most rapid physical growth?
infancy
early childhood
middle childhood
adolescence
Question 11
1 / 1 pts
Dr. Hobbes believes that gender is based on observational learning and that these learned behaviors are either rewarded or punished. Dr. Hobbes studies
social role theory.
social cognitive theory of gender.
gender schema theory.
gender stereotyping.
Question 12
1 / 1 pts
Couples who cohabitate are less likely to have
college degrees.
large extended families.
stable jobs.
traditional views on marriage.
Question 13
1 / 1 pts
In contrast to adolescent males, higher testosterone levels in adolescent females are linked to sexual ____ but not sexual ____.
behavior; confusion
confusion; behavior
behavior; interest
interest; behavior
IncorrectQuestion 14
1 / 1 pts
As men age they are more likely to subscribe to more ____ traits.
aggressive
dominant
feminine
masculine
The answer can be found in Section 10.1, “Gender Development throughout the Lifespan,” in Essentials of Lifespan Development: A Topical Approach.
Question 15
1 / 1 pts
____ are usually the first people to teach a child about gender.
Peers
Siblings
Teachers
Parents
Question 16
1 / 1 pts
During adolescence, most people become aware of their tendencies of sexual attraction. This is called sexual
preference.
desire.
orientation.
schema.
Question 17
1 / 1 pts
Gender stereotypes are most rigid for
females.
males.
older adults.
younger adults.
Question 18
1 / 1 pts
Dr. Forbes believes that gender is based on the thought patterns we develop about what is gender appropriate or inappropriate in our culture. Dr. Forbes studies
social role theory.
social cognitive theory of gender.
gender schema theory.
gender stereotyping.
Question 19
1 / 1 pts
Connie is experiencing the gradual change and loss of her reproductive capabilities, which often takes about 15 years. Connie is experiencing
menopause.
perimenopause.
climatic.
amenorrhea.
Question 20
1 / 1 pts
Wendy is studying the feeling of intense desire that is accompanied by physiological arousal. Which of Sternberg’s theory of triangular love components is Wendy studying?
intimacy
passion
commitment
romance
Question 21
1 / 1 pts
A third-grade teacher tells her students that the new science unit they are starting is going to be very challenging and she expects only the brightest students in the class to understand it. As a whole, the class does poorly on the unit. This is an example of (a/an)
academic motivation.
core curriculum standards.
self-fulfilling prophecy.
Montessori education.
Question 22
1 / 1 pts
Common sources of stress reported by working adults include all of the following except
low salary.
long hours.
lack of advancement opportunities.
trouble interacting with coworkers.
Question 23
1 / 1 pts
A female college student is more likely to choose a major in
engineering.
math.
social work.
agriculture.
Question 24
1 / 1 pts
Walt is an adolescent who works fifteen hours a week at a part-time job. Walt is at increased risk for
stress.
skipping school.
getting lower grades.
substance abuse.
Question 25
1 / 1 pts
Being busy in adolescence is related to
stress.
academic success.
getting into college.
peer relationships.
Question 26
1 / 1 pts
All of the following are risk factors for dropping out of high school except
missing a lot of school.
being female.
problems dealing with teachers.
below-grade reading level.
Question 27
1 / 1 pts
One of the reasons that the transition from junior high to high school is more difficult for girls is that
girls have lower self-regulation skills.
girls are not interested in academics during adolescence.
boys are more likely to interact with their peers.
girls are more likely to be going through puberty.
Question 28
1 / 1 pts
Work has a major impact on our finances, our friends, where we live, and our
values.
political beliefs.
identity.
morals.
Question 29
1 / 1 pts
Which of the following is not a sign of developmentally appropriate child care for infants and toddlers?
The environment is clean and organized.
Play materials are age appropriate.
Caregivers respond quickly to child distress.
Parents must call ahead before visiting.
Question 30
1 / 1 pts
Trixie goes to a preschool where she is with different ages of children in a classroom that focuses on discovery learning. What type of program is Trixie attending?
child-centered program
Montessori education
academic program
Head Start
Question 31
0 / 0 pts
In your substantive essay, discuss the following.
• Out of the three gender theories, social role theory, social cognitive theory, and gender schema theory, identify which one you most relate to.
• Share a personal example that aligns with one of these theories.
• Explain what element or elements of the theory stands out to you most.
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