Question 1

The lack of forethought and planning exhibited by an impulsive child is an example of a cognitive distortion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The term __________ refers to genetic differences in exposure to environments.

Accepted Answer

A)  gene-environment interaction
B)  gene-environment correlation
C)  quantitative genetics
D)  molecular geneticsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding abuse is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical abuse is harder to detect than other forms of maltreatment.
B)  Sexual abuse of boys is more common than that of girls.
C)  Refusing special education when needed can be considered neglect.
D)  According to the book, in 2009 there were less than 200,000 cases of maltreatment reported in the U.S.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding brain development?

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A)  Neurons chemically transmit impulses within the nervous system and to other parts of the body.
B)  Myelin is a neurotransmitter associated with inducing sleep.
C)  The human brain is fully developed by adolescence.
D)  The various areas of the brain develop simultaneously.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

How might prejudice and discrimination impact young people? Discuss the research noted in the textbook.

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Prejudice and discrimination can have a ...

Question 6

In order for a dominant gene to be expressed, it has to be genetically transmitted by both parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A person's observable characteristics are referred to as his or her phenotype.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Adopted children are more likely to have criminal records when the adoptive parent has a criminal record, but only when they also have a biological parent with a criminal record. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  gene-environment interaction.
B)  gene-environment correlation.
C)  linkage analysis.
D)  association analysis.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The exposure of the developing fetus to alcohol consumed by the mother is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  prenatal influence.
B)  perinatal influence.
C)  postnatal influence.
D)  genetic influence.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

Many complex human characteristics, such as intelligence and behaviors implicated in behavior disorders, are believed to be associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  a single gene.
B)  a single gene in combination with environmental influences.
C)  multiple genes.
D)  multiple genes in combination with environmental influences.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Michael inherits a genetic propensity for high-activity level from his parents and the parents have created a family environment that is highly active. This is an example of a _______ gene-environment correlation.

Accepted Answer

A)  active
B)  passive
C)  reactive
D)  redundantE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding the research of Livingston and Parker, Pew Research Center (2011) , depicted in Figure 3.5 of the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  In 2010, 27% of fathers lived apart from their children.
B)  White fathers are more likely to live apart from their children than Black or Hispanic fathers.
C)  Families with incomes exceeding $50,000 were more likely to have fathers that lived apart from their children.
D)  Fathers with higher education were more likely to live apart from their children.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

In 2010, the percentage of U.S. youth under 18 living in poverty was about

Accepted Answer

A)  2 percent.
B)  10 percent.
C)  15 percent.
D)  22 percent.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

Single-parent families make up ______ percent of all families with children.

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  19
C)  30
D)  48E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Reinforcing a nonverbal child to first make sounds, then to say words, then to say sentences is an example of generalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Why are peer relationships important? What is an example of a protective factor and a risk factor for having a close friend?

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Peer relationships are important for sev...

Question 17

Authoritarian/restrictive parenting is associated with positive social behavior and peer acceptance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Timing of exposure to teratogens can have varying effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are the three types of gene-environment correlation? Give an example of each.

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Gene-environment correlation refers to t...

Question 20

In Watson and Rayner's study of Little Albert the conditioned stimulus was

Accepted Answer

A)  a white rat.
B)  the fear.
C)  a loud noise.
D)  anxiety.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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