PSYC 140 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM
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For the following descriptions, identify the most likely type of neurocognitive disorder most likely
indicated by these symptoms and situations.
Sam does not have access to a hospital in his village. When he was injured, a local practitioner used
unsterilized instruments to operate on him. Sam then quickly developed spasms and memory
deterioration. - answer-Prion Disease
For the following descriptions, identify the most likely type of neurocognitive disorder most likely
indicated by these symptoms and situations.
Zack was in a severe car accident that resulted in him losing consciousness. Upon regaining
consciousness, he was confused and disoriented. Now that some time has elapsed Zack has been very
irritable, has trouble paying attention, and is experiencing sleep disturbances. - answer-Tramatic Brain
Injury
True or false? Having trouble remembering the source of information that you learned is a normal part
of aging. - answer-True
True or false? It is unusual for someone who is grieving to experience anger as a result of the loss. -
answer-False
True or false? If an individual lives long enough with a terminal illness, he will eventually reach a point of
acceptance of the illness. - answer-False
Which of the following individuals is NOT in late adulthood? - answer-55 Year Old Man
Short Answer Essay/ Essay Questions. - answer-
The module article on Piaget describes three basic components to Piaget's cognitive theory. For each of
the components below, describe the component in your own words and discuss how learning about
each component informs or changes your view of cognition or thinking. Be specific and detailed. For
,example, how does learning about schemas influence what you think of the way people build
knowledge?
Schemas.
Adaptation processes that include assimilation and accommodation.
Stages of cognitive development—4 stage - answer-Schemas are the building blocks of cognitive
models, and it enables us to form mental representations of the world. Adaption is the process of
adapting to new information. Adaption is defined as the process in which children change their mental
models to match closely to the world. Assimilation is new information taken into existing schemas.
Accommodation is schemas changed to make sense of incoming information. Piaget's 4 stages of
cognitive development or Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Formal, and concrete operations. These 4
stages have to do with cognitive development because each stage builds on one another. Sensorimotor
goal is to obtain Object permanence, preoperational goal is to obtain symbolic thought, concrete
operation is to obtain logical thought, and formal operation goal is to obtain the ability to engage in
abstract thought.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a survey design? Describe one advantage and one
disadvantage. - answer-The advantanges of using a survey design can be administered anonymously
via Internet, mail, or in person. The disadvantages of a survey, people may answer the questions
untruthfully or forget. Surveys are also used for large sample sizes.
Describe in detail the three stages of childbirth as well as the postpartum period. In your answer, be
sure to include the following: names for each stage, general length of time for each stage, and key events
that occur during each stage. - answer-The first stage of active labor is dilation and effacement of the
cervix (Early and active labor), which may take between 11-20 hours; the second stage is delivery of the
baby, which begins after the cervix is dilated 10CM. The mother will experience contractions, and once
fully dilated, the mother is directed to push. For most women, this may take 20 minutes to 2 hours.
Stage 3 is the delivery of the placenta, as the uterus begins to contract and the placenta begins to detach
from the uterus, which usually takes 5-30 minutes women may experience shivering during this stage.
The postpartum period usually lasts up to 6 weeks. During this time, the mother's body has to adjust
from childbearing to childrearing. Breastfeeding helps the uterus go back to its normal size. During the
postpartum period, the mother learns to adjust to the new baby, feeding and sleeping schedule, and
bonding with the baby. Both mother and father go through psychological changes during this time.
Define object permanence. How would an infant behave if he did not understand object permanence? -
answer-Object permanence is defined as an infant knowing about an object without it being directly in
front of them. An infant not knowing object permanence will result in them losing interest in unseen
items.
, Choose 2 of the following attachment styles: Secure, Anxious-Ambivalent Insecure, and AnxiousAvoidant
Insecure. Describe the two in detail, including how the infant would behave during Ainsworth's Strange
Situation. - answer-Ainsworth believed that infants developed secure attachments with caregivers who
were responsive. These caregivers are in tune with their infant's every need at any given time and are
skilled at reading the signals that infants give to indicate their needs. Infants are upset when the
caregiver leaves and happy when they return. In avoidant attachment, the infant does not explore with
or without caregiver available. When their caregiver returns the child treats them and the stranger the
same.
Compare and contrast Assimilation and Accommodation. In your answer, be sure to describe each and
describe how they differ from one another. Then, give a specific example of each. Finally, give a personal
example of when you engaged in either assimilation or accommodation (be sure to say which one that
you are describing!). Note: the module video used the example of eating food to illustrate these points.
You must choose different examples. - answer-Assimilation and accommodation are similar because
new information is being taken in. Assimilation takes in new information and added it to existing
schemas. Accommodation changes schemas to make sense of incoming information. Schemas
accommodate new information. A personal example of when I engaged in assimilation is knowing how
to do makeup, but that does not stop me from learning new techniques and tips from others.
Describe two applications of Piaget's Preoperational stage to early childhood education. Your description
should reflect material discussed in the module as being applicable to educational practices today. In
your description, be sure to explain these applications and how they connect with Piaget's theory. -
answer-Intuitve thoughts is an substage of preoperational stage, In this stage children start to develop
reasoning ability. also in this substage, children want to know the answers to many question.
Short essays should be written in complete sentences.
Give an example of a child exhibiting animism, as defined by Piaget. - answer-A child given there baby
doll realistic feelings such as crying, talking and acting as if their diaper change. Also, believing because
its raining that clouds are crying. The Child may say, the clouds are crying because they're sad.
Describe each of Baumrind's parenting styles. In your description, summarize the key features, indicating
what responsiveness and demandingness look like in each parenting style. Just listing "low" and "high"
levels of each feature for each parenting style is not a sufficient description. Be sure to also define
"responsiveness" and "demandingness" in your answer.
