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This study set covers Developmental Psychology through
18 practice questions.
A rigorous examination of foundational theories, milestones, and empirical research in developmental psychology. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Advanced Developmental Psychology study set below.
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1
Which specific reflex, appearing in infants, involves the spreading of toes when the sole of the foot is firmly stroked?
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A
Moro reflex
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B
Rooting reflex
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C
Babinski reflex
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D
Galant reflex
2
In Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what is the defining characteristic of the 'tertiary circular reactions' substage?
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A
Reflexive actions
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B
Accidental discoveries of new effects
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C
Intentional goal-directed behavior
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D
Mental combinations
3
Which hormone is primarily associated with the initiation of labor and the stimulation of milk ejection during breastfeeding?
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A
Prolactin
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B
Oxytocin
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C
Estrogen
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D
Cortisol
4
According to Mary Ainsworth's Strange Situation classification, which attachment style is characterized by an infant's lack of distress upon separation and avoidance of the caregiver upon reunion?
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A
Secure
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B
Insecure-avoidant
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C
Insecure-ambivalent
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D
Disorganized
5
What is the term for the process in which neural connections that are not used are eliminated during brain maturation?
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A
Myelination
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B
Synaptic pruning
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C
Neurogenesis
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D
Neural plasticity
6
At approximately what age do children typically begin to pass the 'False Belief Task', indicating the development of Theory of Mind?
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A
2 years
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B
4 years
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C
6 years
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D
8 years
7
Which researcher is most closely associated with the 'visual cliff' experiment used to study depth perception in infants?
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A
Eleanor Gibson
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B
Jean Piaget
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C
Erik Erikson
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D
Lev Vygotsky
8
In Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages, which conflict must be resolved during the 'late adulthood' stage?
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A
Generativity vs. Stagnation
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B
Intimacy vs. Isolation
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C
Integrity vs. Despair
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D
Identity vs. Role Confusion
9
What is the average age range for the onset of the 'pubertal growth spurt' in biological females?
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A
8-10 years
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B
10-12 years
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C
12-14 years
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D
14-16 years
10
Which neurotransmitter is significantly involved in the regulation of the 'reward system' during the heightened sensitivity of adolescence?
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A
Serotonin
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B
Dopamine
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C
Acetylcholine
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D
GABA
11
What does the 'A-not-B error' in infant cognitive development demonstrate?
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A
Failure of object permanence
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B
Limited working memory
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C
Inability to distinguish self from others
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D
Deficit in symbolic thought
12
What is the specific term for the genetically programmed cell death that occurs during nervous system development?
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A
Apoptosis
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B
Necrosis
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C
Mitosis
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D
Meiosis
13
Which developmental psychologist proposed the 'Zone of Proximal Development' (ZPD)?
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A
Jerome Bruner
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B
Lev Vygotsky
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C
Albert Bandura
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D
Lawrence Kohlberg
14
According to Kohlberg, which level of moral development is characterized by a focus on social contracts and universal ethical principles?
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A
Preconventional
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B
Conventional
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C
Postconventional
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D
Amoral
15
What is the primary function of the 'corpus callosum' in the context of brain development?
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A
Regulating emotions
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B
Memory consolidation
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C
Interhemispheric communication
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D
Fine motor control
16
Which teratogen is known to cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, characterized by distinct craniofacial features and cognitive impairment?
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A
Nicotine
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B
Ethanol
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C
Thalidomide
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D
Rubella
17
In Thomas and Chess's model of temperament, which category describes infants who are generally cheerful and adapt easily to new experiences?
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A
Difficult
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B
Slow-to-warm-up
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C
Easy
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D
Inhibited
18
What phenomenon describes the decline in fluid intelligence alongside the maintenance or improvement of crystallized intelligence in older adults?
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A
The Flynn Effect
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B
The Seattle Longitudinal Study patterns
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C
The Scarr-McCartney model
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D
The Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
