Chapter 13 – Quick Quiz 1
1. During the germinal stage, the fertilized egg is called a(n):
a. fertilized egg. c. fetus.
b. embryo. d. zygote.
2. The most common result of _______________ during pregnancy is deafness.
a. alcohol use c. cigarette smoking
b. German measles d. cocaine use
3. The research by Margaret and Harry Harlow demonstrated a need for _______________ in young rhesus
monkeys.
a. contact comfort c. maternal sensitivity
b. adequate nutrition d. a peer group
4. Babies recognize key vowel and consonant sounds of their native language at:
a. 2 to 3 months. c. 6 to 8 months.
b. 4 to 6 months. d. 8 to 12 months.
5. Object permanence develops during the _______________ stage.
a. sensorimotor c. concrete operations
b. preoperational d. formal operations
6. All of the following factors promote the development of an insecure attachment EXCEPT:
a. temperament. c. family stressors.
b. being a twin. d. parental rejection.
7. The process by which children learn the abilities, interests, and behaviors associated with being masculine or
feminine in their culture is called:
a. gender schema. c. gender identification.
b. gender typing. d. gender development.
8. Which of the following is NOT more common in adolescence than in childhood or adulthood?
a. conflict with parents c. aggressive behavior
b. reckless and risky behavior d. mood swings and depression
9. According to Erickson, in what age group does the challenge of generativity vs. stagnation occur?
a. adolescence c. middle adulthood
b. young adulthood d. late adulthood
10. _______________ is the capacity for deductive reasoning and the ability to use new information to solve
problems.
a. Cognitive ability c. Fluid intelligence
b. IQ d. Crystallized intelligence
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