What is a key feature of emerging adulthood?

Identity exploration and instability

Which example supports the facial feedback hypothesis?

Smiling making a person feel happier

What happens during early brain development?

The brain overproduces synaptic connections before pruning unused ones

Which of the following demonstrates drive reduction?

Drinking water to satisfy thirst

What does the James-Lange theory propose?

Emotions come from physiological arousal first

What is a sign stimulus?

A trigger in the environment that activates an instinct

Which scenario demonstrates both nature and nurture?

A child with musical parents becoming a talented musician

What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

A theory stating that basic needs must be met before higher-level needs

Which describes secure attachment?

A child who explores but returns to caregiver for comfort

Substances that harm prenatal development

Which of the following is an example of object permanence?

A baby searching for a toy hidden under a blanket

What are the three key elements of Self-Determination Theory?

Competence, Relatedness, Autonomy

What does the nature vs. nurture debate examine?

Whether genes/environment influence development more

What is the hedonic treadmill?

Tendency to return to a baseline level of happiness after pos/neg events

Which of the following is an example of a sign stimulus?

A fish attacking anything red during mating season

What is assimilation in Piaget's theory?

Incorporating new information into existing schemas

Set of disorders caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy

Which example best demonstrates the hedonic treadmill?

Wins the lottery but returns to their usual level of happiness after awhile

Which is an example of synaptic pruning?

A child losing neural connections that aren't frequently used

What does the drive reduction theory suggest

Motivation arises from the need to maintain homeostasis

Which example best demonstrates homeostasis?

Sweating to cool down on a hot day

Which of the following is an example of autonomy?

Choosing a career path based on personal passion

What does the evolutionary approach to motivation emphasize?

Instincts that help with survival and reproduction

What does the Yerkes-Dodson Law state?

Performance is best at moderate arousal too much/little hinders performance

Which describes reduced lateralization in aging?

The brain using both hemispheres more equally

Which is an example of development?

A child learning to talk as an old person losses memory

What is intrinsic motivation?

Motivation driven by internal satisfaction

Which of the following demonstrates the rooting reflex?

A newborn baby turning their head toward a touch on their cheek

What is an example of motivation?

Studying hard for an exam to achieve a good grade

Which of the following is an example of an instinctual behavior?

A baby automatically sucking when something touches its lips

What did Harlow's monkey experiment demonstrate?

Infants prefer comfort over nourishment

What is the crisis in trust vs. mistrust?

Learning whether the world is a safe and reliable place

Which of the following is a teratogen?

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy

Which example follows Maslow's Hierarchy?

Person focuses on building relationships only after securing food/shelter

The body's tendency to maintain a balanced state

Which scenario follows the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

A student performs poorly on a test due to extreme anxiety

Which of the following follows the Cannon-Bard theory?

Feeling fear and experiencing a racing heart at the same time

Which is an example of the fetal stage?

The baby responding to sound in the womb

Which is an example of generativity vs. stagnation?

A middle-aged person mentoring younger individuals

What is the Moro reflex?

A baby spreading their arms and legs when startled

The process that initiates, directs, and sustains behavior toward a goal

What is a sensitive period in development?

A time when a person is most vulnerable to certain experiences

What is preferential looking?

A baby's tendency to look at more interesting stimuli longer

Which of the following is a symptom of FASD?

Facial deformities and cognitive impairments

Which is an example of preferential looking?

A baby staring longer at a patterned image than a plain one

Which of the following is an example of a sensitive period?

A child learning language more easily before age five

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1
What is a key feature of emerging adulthood?
Experiencing cognitive decline
Retirement planning
Identity exploration and instability
Settling into a stable career
2
Which example supports the facial feedback hypothesis?
A neutral face causing intense emotion
A person frowning but feeling joyful
Smiling making a person feel happier
Laughing only when forced to
3
What happens during early brain development?
Neurons multiply indefinitely
Brain development is fixed at birth
The brain stops growing after infancy
The brain overproduces synaptic connections before pruning unused ones
4
Which of the following demonstrates drive reduction?
Drinking water to satisfy thirst
Choosing a college major based on salary
Volunteering to help others
Going for a jog just for fun
5
What does the James-Lange theory propose?
Emotions are unrelated to body reactions
Thinking causes emotions
Emotions come from physiological arousal first
Emotions and arousal happen at the same time
6
Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?
Running because it feels good
Studying to earn a scholarship
Painting for personal enjoyment
Reading a book out of curiosity
7
What is a sign stimulus?
A form of cognitive motivation
A learned behavior
A trigger in the environment that activates an instinct
A response to rewards
8
Which scenario demonstrates both nature and nurture?
A baby speaking full sentences at birth
A student studying for a test
A person's eye color changing due to their environment
A child with musical parents becoming a talented musician
9
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
A system where people always prioritize emotions over survival
A theory stating that basic needs must be met before higher-level needs
A set of unchangeable instincts
A theory suggesting money is the only motivation
10
Which describes secure attachment?
A child showing inconsistent attachment behavior
A baby crying when left alone but not seeking comfort when reunited
A child who avoids their caregiver
A child who explores but returns to caregiver for comfort
11
What are teratogens?
Healthy nutrients for fetal growth
Reflexes in newborns
Substances that harm prenatal development
Hormones that control puberty
12
Which of the following is an example of object permanence?
A teenager solving a math problem
A baby searching for a toy hidden under a blanket
A toddler running
A baby waving goodbye
13
What are the three key elements of Self-Determination Theory?
Intelligence, Self-Esteem, Hard Work
Competence, Relatedness, Autonomy
Rewards, Punishment, Peer Pressure
Money, Power, Fame
14
What does the nature vs. nurture debate examine?
If nutrition affects emotions
Whether personality is determined by astrology
Whether genes/environment influence development more
Whether intelligence is fixed
15
What is the hedonic treadmill?
A personality trait
A method for increasing happiness permanently
A system for tracking emotions
Tendency to return to a baseline level of happiness after pos/neg events
16
Which of the following is an example of a sign stimulus?
A child studying to get good grades
A fish attacking anything red during mating season
A dog playing fetch for fun
A teenager choosing to diet
17
What is assimilation in Piaget's theory?
Ignoring new experiences
Incorporating new information into existing schemas
Adjusting old schemas to fit new experiences
Forgetting information
18
What is FASD?
A type of malnutrition
Set of disorders caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy
A genetic disorder
A condition that improves brain development
19
Which example best demonstrates the hedonic treadmill?
Wins the lottery but returns to their usual level of happiness after awhile
Person permanently happy after getting a promotion
A child experiencing only positive emotion
Someone who is always sad
20
Which is an example of synaptic pruning?
A newborn's brain doubling in size
A toddler saying their first word
An adult learning a new skill
A child losing neural connections that aren't frequently used
21
What does the drive reduction theory suggest
Motivation arises from the need to maintain homeostasis
Only external rewards influence motivation
Motivation is unrelated to needs
All motivation is learned
22
Which example best demonstrates homeostasis?
Buying a car
Feeling anxious before a presentation
Sweating to cool down on a hot day
Studying to pass an exam
23
Which of the following is an example of autonomy?
Feeling forced into a job
Doing homework for reward
Choosing a career path based on personal passion
Following social norms without questioning
24
What does the evolutionary approach to motivation emphasize?
The role of money in motivation
The impact of peer pressure
Instincts that help with survival and reproduction
Only learned behaviors
25
What does the Yerkes-Dodson Law state?
Low arousal is best for all tasks
Performance is not affected by arousal levels
High stress always leads to success
Performance is best at moderate arousal too much/little hinders performance
26
Which describes reduced lateralization in aging?
The brain using both hemispheres more equally
A child learning to walk
A teenager multitasking
A person losing all memory
27
Which is an example of development?
A newborn blinking in response to light
A student taking a test
A child learning to talk as an old person losses memory
A dog learning a new trick
28
What is intrinsic motivation?
The desire to please others
Motivation driven by internal satisfaction
Motivation based only on rewards
The need for social approval
29
Which method is commonly used to measure physiological arousal?
Polygraph test
Handwriting analysis
IQ test
SAT exam
30
Which of the following demonstrates the rooting reflex?
A toddler clapping
A child jumping
A newborn baby turning their head toward a touch on their cheek
A baby crying when hungry
31
What is an example of motivation?
Blinking when dust enters the eye
Eating without feeling hungry
Sleeping due to exhaustion
Studying hard for an exam to achieve a good grade
32
Which of the following is an example of an instinctual behavior?
A toddler throwing a tantrum
A person choosing a career based on salary
A student studying for a test
A baby automatically sucking when something touches its lips
33
What did Harlow's monkey experiment demonstrate?
Attachment is based purely on genetics
Food is the only requirement for attachment
Infants prefer comfort over nourishment
Monkeys do not form attachments
34
What is the crisis in trust vs. mistrust?
Learning whether the world is a safe and reliable place
Establishing independence
Developing problem-solving skills
Learning language
35
Which of the following is a teratogen?
Regular exercise
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy
A balanced diet
Taking prenatal vitamins
36
Which example follows Maslow's Hierarchy?
A child choosing self-actualization over food
A worker skipping meals to get a promotion
A person ignoring safety to pursue wealth
Person focuses on building relationships only after securing food/shelter
37
What is homeostasis?
The body's tendency to maintain a balanced state
A state of extreme emotional excitement
The need for external rewards
A learned behavior
38
What is development?
none
Only decline
Only growth
Both growth and decline
39
Which scenario follows the Yerkes-Dodson Law?
A student performs poorly on a test due to extreme anxiety
A runner performs best when completely exhausted
A person procrastinates until the last minute
A musician performs best when half asleep
40
Which of the following follows the Cannon-Bard theory?
Crying first, then feeling sadness
Laughing without any emotional reaction
Feeling emotion but not showing any physical response
Feeling fear and experiencing a racing heart at the same time
41
Which is an example of the fetal stage?
The formation of a zygote
The sperm meeting the egg
The baby responding to sound in the womb
The baby developing major organs like the heart
42
Which is an example of generativity vs. stagnation?
A teenager questioning their identity
A young adult starting college
A middle-aged person mentoring younger individuals
A child learning to read
43
What is the Moro reflex?
A baby sucking when something touches their lips
A baby spreading their arms and legs when startled
A baby sleeping when held upright
A baby grasping a caregiver's finger
44
What is motivation?
The process that initiates, directs, and sustains behavior toward a goal
An involuntary reflex
A random impulse
The tendency to procrastinate
45
What is a sensitive period in development?
A period when development is complete
The final stage of development
A phase of permanent change
A time when a person is most vulnerable to certain experiences
46
What are the three stages of prenatal development in order?
Fetal, Germinal, Embryonic
Embryonic, Germinal, Fetal
Germinal, Embryonic, Fetal
Germinal, Fetal, Embryonic
47
What system controls the flight-or-flight response?
The immune system
The endocrine system
The digestive system
The sympathetic nervous system
48
What is preferential looking?
A child's inability to mimic facial expressions
A baby reacting to loud noises
A teenager recognizing friends in a crowd
A baby's tendency to look at more interesting stimuli longer
49
Which of the following is a symptom of FASD?
Facial deformities and cognitive impairments
A stronger immune system
Faster language development
Increased intelligence
50
Which is an example of preferential looking?
A child watching a cartoon
A baby ignoring a new object
A baby staring longer at a patterned image than a plain one
A teenager reading a book
51
Which of the following is an example of a sensitive period?
A teenager choosing a college
A toddler showing attachment to a caregiver
A child learning language more easily before age five
An elderly person adjusting to retirement
52
What does the facial feedback hypothesis suggest?
Emotions are independent of expressions
Emotion causes expression but not vice versa
Facial expressions influence emotions
Facial muscles have no role in emotion

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