101.Esther scores 130 on a test of intelligence. Esther’s score corresponds to the  ______ percentile of the population. A)50th B)60th C)72nd D)80th E)98th 102.In IQ testing, what is predictive validity? A)the degree to which test scores accurately forecast future behavior or performance B)the degree to which test scores measure what they purport to measure C)the consistency of test scores over time D)the consistency of […]

    21. Which of the following is true about the general adaptation syndrome?  A. In the mobilization stage, people use a variety of means to cope with the stressor—sometimes successfully but at a cost of some degree of physical or psychological well-being. B. In the alarm stage, the sympathetic nervous system becomes weak due to the sudden onset of stress. C. The first stage of the general adaptation […]

    11. The difference between the psychoanalytic perspective and the behavioral perspective on psychological disorders is that:  A. the behavioral perspective looks at abnormal behaviors as symptoms of an underlying problem. B. the psychoanalytic perspective rejects the idea that prior experiences can have a profound effect on current psychological functioning. C. the behavioral perspective views the abnormal behavior itself as the problem. D. the psychoanalytic perspective holds individuals responsible […]

  21. In the United States, the average age of menarche has _____ since the mid-nineteenth century. a. increased marginally b. declined significantly c. increased significantly d. not changed 22. Which of the following statements about the timing and variations in puberty is true? a. Children in European countries mature up to a year earlier than their American counterparts. b. For girls, menarche is considered […]

71.Josephine is a teenager who works part-time to make money to pay for the upkeep of her car, gasoline, and car insurance. She also spends some money on movies and various activities with friends. If she is like two-thirds of American youth who hold part-time jobs, she works a.as some sort of performer.c.in childcare. b.as a peer tutor.d.in retail. 72.Which of the following is NOT […]

  21. The reemergence of an extinguished conditioned response after a period of rest and with no further conditioning is known as _____.  A. extinction B. habituation C. spontaneous recovery D. deconditioning 22. Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies spontaneous recovery?  A. Alexis is a former cocaine user. Now that she no longer uses cocaine, her hands no longer shake and her heart no longer pounds when she hears a car […]

21.When young Melvin’s mother hands him to a friend of hers, he looks up, smiles, and offers no real objection to being held by a stranger. Melvin’s mother often brags that, “he is such a good, easy baby.” According to your textbook, Melvin’s mother is making an observation about his ________. a.personalityc.reflexes b.temperamentd.adjustment 22.According to the theory of Mary Rothbart, a child’s temperament includes three […]

  Changes in the Way Teachers Help Students With Exceptionalities   37.The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was passed in: a.1951. b.1975. c.1994. d.2002.   38.Which of the following is NOT a provision under IDEA? a.Free and Appropriate Public Education b.Educate children in the least restrictive environment. c.Develop an individualized education program of study for each student. d.Provide extra before- and after-school assistance for all […]

    11. By the end of the _____ period, the heart begins to beat, the arms and legs become more differentiated, the face starts to form, and the intestinal tract appears in human beings.  A. germinal B. fetal C. conception D. embryonic 12. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the stages of prenatal development?  A. Conception, zygote, embryonic period, fetal period B. Conception, embryonic period, zygote, fetal period C. Conception, […]

41.With regard to the specialized brain of children, which of the following is NOT a relevant principle? a.Specialization is evident in early development. b.Specialization progresses very differently between boys and girls. c.Specialization takes on two forms. d.Different brain systems specialize at a different rate. 42.Which BEST exemplifies experience-expectant growth? a.The fact that all infants hear language sounds, which leads to language development. b.The fact that […]