Psyc chapter 15 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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PSYC 290N Week 6 Exam (TCOs 10 and 11) Which of the following is a reason why it takes middle-aged adults longer to perform cognitive tasks than younger adults? It is more difficult for th e middle-aged brain to activate large areas of the cortex. A larger area of the cortex is activated; therefore, it takes longer to process information. It is because of decreased blood supply to the brain resulting from the build-up of plaque. It is because the middle-aged brain does not react to perceptual st...

PSYC 290N Week 8 Final Exam (TCO 1) Which of the following is the best example of an off-time event that could have negative effects upon an individual's development? The deaths of elderly pare nts Being divorced at the age of 25 The death of one's spouse at the age of 30 Experiencing a life-threatening illness at the age of 60 Chapter 1, page 8 (TCO 1) The Maple Leaf Elementary School counselor, social worker, and the parents of 8-year- old Jimmy Jackson are working as a cooperative team to d...

PSYC-290N Week 8 Final Exam (TCO 1) Which of the following is the best example of an off-time event that could have negative effects upon an individual's development? The deaths of elderly pare nts Being divorced at the age of 25 The death of one's spouse at the age of 30 Experiencing a life-threatening illness at the age of 60 Chapter 1, page 8 (TCO 1) The Maple Leaf Elementary School counselor, social worker, and the parents of 8-year- old Jimmy Jackson are working as a cooperative team to d...

PSYC 290N Week 2 Infancy Quiz Quiz #1: Ch 1-3 1. QuestionIf you are born in the 21st century, which of the following statements might apply to you? You may well live to be 100 year s old. 2. Question2. Which of the following best describes your text's approach to human development? Human development begins at birth and continues throughout the lifespan. 3. Question3. Which of the following is an example of a normative age-graded change? You are taller now than when you were 2 years old. 4. Ques...

PSYC 245 Final Exam - Chapter 15 Flashcards _ ALL CHAPTERS, complete questions and answers).pdf

PSYC 290N Week 6 Middle Adulthood Quiz (TCOs 10 and 11) Which of the following is a reason why it takes middle-aged adults longer to perform cognitive tasks than younger adults? It is more difficult for the middle-aged brain to activate large areas of the cortex. A larger area of the cortex is activated; therefore, it takes longer to process information. It is because of decreased blood supply to the brain resulting from the build-up of plaque. It is because the middle-aged brain does not react ...

PSYC 290N Week 4 Quiz Question # 1 2 / 2 Points (TCOs 7 and 9) At what ages do the two major brain growth spurts occur? 11–12 and 13–15 12–14 and 17–18 Correct! 13–15 and 17–18 13–15 and 18–20 Chapter 11, pages 275–276 Question # 2 2 / 2 Points (TCOs 7 and 9) Which of the following is a change in primary sex characteristics that takes place during puberty? Growth of breasts Changing voice pitch Growth of pubic hair Correct! Formation of a uterus Chapter 11, page 277 Question # ...

PSYC 300 WEEK 2 QUIZ: CHAPTER 2 & 3Part 1 of 1 - 15.0 Points Question 1 of 15 1.0 Points Basic research is: A.research intended to enhance basic knowledge about the physical, biological, psychological, or social world or to shed light on historical, cultural, or aesthetic phenomena. B.informal research conducted locally by a small staff with a small budget, the purpose of which is to pave the way for larger research initiatives. C.large scale research performed under contract with a g...

PSYC 290N Week 2 Quiz Quiz #1: Ch 1-3 1. QuestionIf you are born in the 21st century, which of the following statements might apply to you? You may well live to be 100 years old. 2. Question2. Which of the following best describes your text's approach to human development? Human development begins at birth and continues throughout the lifespan. 3. Question3. Which of the following is an example of a normative age-graded change? You are taller now than when you were 2 years old. 4. Question4. Wh...