Autosomal (or somatic) cells are responsible for reproducing and preserving their original genetic makeup, as seen in processes such as tissue repair, growth and development, and reproduction. Which of the following best explains these processes?, DNA replication, Mitosis, Meiosis, Protein Analysis, Rica has always been described as a "twin" of her mother. They are almost exactly alike, same personality, build, But despite being more like her mother, she inherited diabetic of her dad. What kind of gene expression inheritance is this?, Polygenic & Multifactorial, X-Linked dominant, Dominance and Recessiveness, None of the above, The interaction of genotypes with the environment to determine psychological attributes, Ecological Systems Theory, Holistic Perspective, Behavioral Genetics, Biopsychosocial Perspective, Which characteristics of the ife-span perspective state that no age period dominates development, Development is Contextual, Development is Plastic, Development is Multidimensional, Development is lifelong, A person’s position within society based on occupational, educational, and economic characteristics is known as:, Culture, Ethnicity, Social Policy, Socioeconomic Status (SES), If a child's parents meet with their teacher to discuss the child's progress, which system in Bronfenbrenner’s model is being activated?, Exosystem, Macrosystem, Mesosystem, Microsystem, A student watches their older sibling study quietly and receive praise, so they decide to do the same. This is an example of:, Classical Conditioning, Qualitative Change, Observational Learning, The Pleasure Principle, Vygotsky believed that "Private Speech" (children talking to themselves out loud) was:, A sign of mental immaturity, A way for children to self-regulate and guide their own thinking., Disrespectful to adults., A result of being lonely., According to Paul Baltes, why has natural selection not eliminated harmful conditions like Alzheimer’s disease?, Because Alzheimer's provides an unknown evolutionary advantage to the elderly., Because natural selection operates primarily on traits tied to reproductive fitness in early adulthood., Because the disease is caused by environmental factors rather than biology., Because evolution has stopped occurring in modern humans., The "Nature vs. Nurture" issue involves the debate between:, Stability and change., Biological inheritance and environmental experiences., Continuity and discontinuity., Growth and decline., The COVID-19 pandemic is an example of a:, Normative history-graded influence, Normative age-graded influence, Psychoanalytic crisis, Learning theory, Which process of cell reproduction results in two new cells that are genetically identical to the original cell?, Meiosis, Fertilization, Mitosis, Mutation, A researcher observes that infants naturally form strong emotional bonds with their primary caregivers, especially during the first year of life, because this attachment increases their chances of survival. Which theory best explains this idea?, Ethological Theory, Ecological Theory, Psychosocial Theory, Psychoanalytic Theory, Why do evolutionary developmental psychologists believe humans have such an extended childhood period?, To allow time for the development of a large brain and the learning of complex social systems., Because human parents are more protective than other mammals., Because humans lack the physical adaptations (like claws) to survive alone., To ensure that natural selection does not operate on children., Which system accounts for the influence of a parent’s workplace policies (like maternity leave) on a child’s development, even though the child is never actually at the workplace?, Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, Which process of cell division results in the formation of eggs and sperm with only 23 unpaired chromosomes?, Mitosis, Fertilization, Meiosis, Methylation, A person's sex is determined by the 23rd pair of chromosomes. What is the chromosomal pattern for a male?, XX, YY, XY, XO, The "Chronosystem" in ecological theory refers to:, The dimension of time and historical changes., The school's curriculum., The adult biological and physical health, The child's biological health, "Plasticity" in human development refers to:Which of Bronfenbrenner's systems includes the influence of the "Media," "Government Agencies," or a "Parent's Workplace"?, Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, Winning a scholarship unexpectedly would be considered a:, Normative age-graded influence, Normative history-graded influence, . Nonnormative life event, Psychoanalytic conflict, Which of Piaget’s stages is defined by "Object Permanence"—the realization that an object exists even when out of sight?, Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational, Who developed the Psychosocial Theory of development?, Sigmund Freud, B.F. Skinner, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, According to the Information-Processing Approach, the human mind is often compared to:, A blank slate., A wild animal., A biological seed., A computer., Which developmental issue is most associated with the "Organismic" model?, Qualitative Change (Discontinuous/Stages), Quantitative Change (Continuous), Passive Development, Environmental Determinism, Piaget’s "Formal Operational" stage is most associated with:, Learning through touch and taste, Understanding concrete logic, Abstract thinking and hypothetical "what if" scenarios., Believing that inanimate objects have feelings., When a teacher provides temporary support (like hints or tools) to help a student solve a problem, this is called:, Classical Conditioning, Scaffolding, Fixation, Egocentrism, A scientist explains that certain human behaviors, such as smiling and crying in infants, are biologically programmed because they increase the likelihood of receiving care. Which theory does this reflect?, Ethological Theory, Psychosocial Theory, Ecological Theory, Social learning Theory, According to Piaget, a child who can think logically about physical objects but struggles with abstract "what if" concepts is in which stage?, Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational, In Freud’s Psychosexual theory, the "Superego" represents:, The rational "Decision Maker.", The "Moral Compass" or conscience., The physical drive for survival., The "I want it now" instinct., Vygotsky’s theory is unique because it views cognitive growth as a _______ process., Solitary, Collaborative, Purely biological, Mechanical, Why is "Social Interaction" the key to Vygotsky’s theory of ZPD?, Because children need to be popular to succeed., Because learning is a collaborative process between the learner and the culture/MKO., Because it is the only way to get a good grade., Because humans are biologically wired to hate being alone., Which system in Bronfenbrenner's model deals with historical context, such as growing up during a global pandemic?, Chronosystem, Macrosystem, Mesosystem, Microsystem, Who is known as the founder of Psychoanalytic Theory?, Sigmund Freud, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, B.F. Skinner, According to David Buss, evolution pervasively influences not just our physical features, but also our:, Personal bank accounts, Psychological makeup (decision making, fears, mating), Legal systems, Technological inventions, Which theory views development as a "Reactive" process where people are like machines that respond to environmental input?, Organismic Model, Mechanistic Model, Psychosocial Model, Evolutionary Model, What is a "Zygote"?, A specialized brain cell., A single cell formed through the fusion of egg and sperm., The process of cell division., A type of genetic mutation., A Grade 1 student is trying to read a new book. She can read most words, but struggles with "dinosaur." Her teacher points to the "di-no" part to help her sound it out, and the student eventually reads the whole word. This interaction happened in:, The student's area of boredom., The student's Zone of Proximal Development., The student's area of frustration., None of the above, What is the fundamental difference between a person's "genotype" and their "phenotype"?, The genotype is physical; the phenotype is psychological., The genotype is the actual genetic material; the phenotype is the observable characteristics., The genotype changes over time; the phenotype remains stable., The genotype is inherited from the father; the phenotype is from the mother., According to Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection, which individuals are most likely to survive and pass on their characteristics?, The largest and strongest individuals of the species., Those that produce the most offspring regardless of health., Those that are best adapted to their specific environment., Those that avoid all struggle for food and water., B.F. Skinner is most associated with:, Psychoanalytic Theory, Psychosocial Theory, Learning Theory, . Cognitive Theory, What is the spiral-shaped molecule that contains genetic information called?, Chromosome, DNA, Nucleus, Protein, Which life stage is associated with "Tantrums" because emotions are hard to control?, Infancy, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Adolescence, In the context of evolutionary psychology, what does the term "fit" specifically refer to?, Physical strength and athletic endurance., Having a large brain compared to other primates., The ability to bear offspring that survive long enough to reproduce themselves., The ability to use tools and manipulate the environment., A person has an extra copy of chromosome 21, resulting in mild to severe intellectual disability and certain physical features. This condition is, Down syndrome, Klinfelter sydrome, Phenylketonuria, Turner sydrome, Menopause is best classified as a:, Nonnormative life event, Normative age-graded influence, Social learning process, Historical influence, A middle-aged adult who feels the need to mentor the younger generation is in which of Erikson’s stages?, Identity vs. Role Confusion, Intimacy vs. Isolation, Generativity vs. Stagnation, Integrity vs. Despair, Which developmental issue asks if we are the result of our "biological inheritance" or our "environmental experiences"?, Stability vs. Change, Continuity vs. Discontinuity, Nature vs. Nurture, Active vs. Reactive, According to Piaget, a child who can think logically about physical objects but struggles with abstract "what if" concepts is in which stage?, Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational, Which of Bronfenbrenner’s systems includes the laws and customs of a person's culture?, Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, If you repeat a behavior because you were given a "sticker" as a reward, this is an example of:, Classical Conditioning, Reinforcement (Operant Conditioning), Observational Learning, Natural Selection, A 5-year-old child becomes extremely afraid of dogs after being bitten once, and later develops anxiety without remembering the exact reason. Which theory best explains this behavior?, Psychoanalytic Theory, . Social Learning Theory, Psychosocial Theory, Cognitive Development, A boy starts acting aggressively after watching violent behavior from his older brother. Which theory best explains this?, Psychoanalytic Theory, Social Learning Theory, Psychosocial Theory, Cognitive Development

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