The sensitive period is (Multiple Choice)

The sensitive period is
 
  a. the period of maximal readiness to achieve a behavior pattern or skill. b. the age of 2 months for establishing infant/caregiver attachment.
  c. not critical to humans.
  d. the age of 2 months for establishing trust.

Question 2

Generally, girls are more ____ than boys about their physical appearance.
 
  a. satisfied
  b. dissatisfied c. vain
  d. hopeful

Question 3

When Alana was 2 years old, she was able to burp at the dinner table because she was considered a kid.' Now at age 16, Alana is expected to be polite at the dinner table. This most illustrates the concept of
 
  a. life stages.
  b. developmental tasks.
  c. age-graded expectations. d. life roles.

Question 4

A person that is very withdrawn, hypervigilant in social contacts, and resistant to comfort is considered a(n)
 
  a. nonsociable type.
  b. unexpressive type.
  c. inhibited type.
  d. slow-to-warm-up type.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a secondary sex characteristic?
 
  a. Production of mature sperm b. Growth of the penis
  c. Onset of menarche
  d. Maturation of breasts

Question 6

Developmental tasks can be viewed as
 
  a. the physical challenges in a stage of development.
  b. the unfolding of the epigenetic principle.
  c. competencies that lead to mastery of the environment.
  d. unrelated to stages of a person's development.