Western Governors University (WGU) PSYC1020 D202 Human Growth and Development Practice Exam

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• What are the two general categories of emotions?
• What key developments are typical during early adulthood?
• What is the normative age for premarital sex in the West?
• What cognitive functions improve during middle and late childhood?
• How many lobes are in each hemisphere of the brain?
• What significant change has occurred in children's living arrangements in the twenty-first century?
• What is homogamy?
• Which factor does NOT contribute to an increase in self-esteem during adolescence?
• Healthy life expectancy measures what specifically?
• What happens to cognitive thought during early adulthood?
• What does the fetal period mainly signify in development?
• What occurs during mitosis?
• What are the health risks associated with binge-eating disorder?
• What is career development?
• What describes the proximodistal path of development?
• Why is singlehood prevalent among individuals in their early twenties?
• Which of the following theories of intelligence emphasizes a singular ability to think and learn?
• What is meant by the term 'climacteric' in adult development?
• How is gender primarily understood by scholars?
• Which factor has led to the increased prevalence of same-sex marriage?
• What factors contribute to the decrease in brain volume as people age?
• What developmental stage is referred to as adolescence?
• What is the monthly reproductive cycle in females called?
• What is the term for a preference for one's achieved ethnic identity and a deep understanding of heritage?
• What is temperament primarily defined as?
• What is the most effective way to prevent transmission of STIs?
• According to social learning theory, how is behavior learned?
• What is one potential outcome of adverse childhood experiences?
• What is temperament?
• Which of the following is a potential benefit of healthy aging?
• What percentage of sleep time do newborns spend in the REM phase?
• Why is nutrition vital for health and development?
• What is short-term or working memory?
• Which of the following is a medical issue linked to obesity in children?
• At what point in adolescence is self-esteem most likely to rise?
• Which periods are recognized in adulthood development?
• What does human sexuality encompass?
• Which type of play is characterized by children interacting and sharing activities?
• What are phonemes used for in language?
• In contemporary society, what has contributed to changes in marriage patterns?
• Which of the following describes common physical changes experienced in adulthood?
• What is the main focus of studying spirituality in the context of human development?
• What is the organizational role of hormones during puberty?
• When does social death typically occur?
• Which of the following disorders is linked to genetics?
• Which teratogen is known to cause significant harm to fetal development?
• How do employment rates differ between males and females across various age categories?
• What happens as the prefrontal cortex of infants continues to develop?
• What role do grandparents often play in the lives of their grandchildren?
• What is the primary focus during the adolescent growth spurt?
• What does developmental intergroup theory suggest about gender stereotypes?
• What is the term for parents who regulate information about their new partner?
• What are primary sexual characteristics?
• Is cohabitation more common than marriage in Western cultures?
• Which psychological change is often associated with puberty?
• What aspect of emotional regulation is controlled by the limbic system?
• What additional stressors may lesbian and gay older adults face?
• What are potential risks for children experiencing separation from parents?
• What are secondary sexual characteristics?
• Why are consistent sleep schedules necessary for adolescents?
• What is the most common relational status for individuals in their early twenties?
• What does the term "social smiling" refer to in infants?
• What are the primary tasks that families are responsible for?
• What defines the term bereavement?
• Which of the following factors are influential in parenting?
• What do collectivistic cultures mainly emphasize for children?
• What is one potential benefit of early maturation for boys?
• Which health condition is NOT typically associated with adulthood?
• What challenges have various age groups faced since the 2008 recession?
• What trend is observed in arranged marriages in India?
• What characterizes being transgender?
• What characterizes the final stage of life?
• What factors can influence the climacteric phase in adults?
• What is the sexual response cycle?
• What does puberty primarily involve?
• What are the hallmarks of middle adulthood?
• What role do hormones play during puberty?
• Which type of play involves children playing side by side without interaction?
• What does adult education and learning encompass?
• What aspect of late adulthood is significant for developmental psychologists?
• What is the significance of reaching menarche?
• What is a common reason for older American workers experiencing burnout?
• Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?
• Which of the following maternal factors can affect fetal development?
• What are some examples of self-conscious emotions?
• Which of the following conditions is associated with chromosomal abnormalities?
• Which of the following is NOT an influence on parenting?
• What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or venereal diseases (VDs)?
• According to Freud, why do infants become attached to their mother?
• How do rejected children typically behave?
• Gross motor skills are primarily concerned with what aspect?
• How do basic emotions differ from self-conscious emotions?
• What does the cephalocaudal path of development refer to?
• How are gender and role differences affected during puberty?
• Between what ages do the changes of puberty generally occur?
• What trend is typically observed in self-esteem during adolescence?
• According to Kohlberg, how are moral values formed during middle childhood?
• What does generativity involve?
• What type of support are elderly individuals likely to require from their children?
• What is the importance of developing a sense of self in middle childhood?
• How does a child's cultural background affect their emotional expression?
• What societal trend influences the rising acceptance of cohabitation?
• What is one characteristic of someone with a well-developed gender identity?
• Which term defines a person's typical way of thinking, feeling, behaving, and relating to others?
• Which of the following describes the three adult attachment styles?
• What is defined as sexual orientation?
• Which of the following are common physical changes associated with aging?
• What are some cultural differences in the timing of puberty?
• What is a common result of hormonal changes during puberty?
• What is the pincer grasp?
• What is the typical age range defined for middle adulthood?
• How is stress defined in psychological terms?
• What physical changes occur in terminally ill individuals?
• Has the employment rate of elderly individuals increased in developed countries in recent years?
• How does proximity affect grandparent involvement according to the studied factors?
• What is deductive reasoning and when does it appear?
• How does living in a heteronormative culture impact non-heterosexuals?
• What key improvements in motor abilities are correlated with?
• Are parenting styles mutually exclusive?
• What characterizes identity foreclosure?
• What is one primary function of the limbic system that changes during adolescence?
• What is a characteristic of the honeymoon phase in retirement?
• What is a common outcome of situational couple violence?
• How does obesity primarily affect brain functioning in children?
• How does sleep pattern typically change in older adults?
• What cognitive abilities develop during the formal operational stage?
• At what developmental stage do teenagers begin to develop their self-concepts?
• Where do a majority of Americans pass away?
• What is religiosity primarily defined as?
• What are some of the common eye diseases that may occur with aging?
• What does synaptogenesis refer to?
• Which of the following is NOT a learning disability?
• What is postformal thought characterized by?
• What does spirituality encompass?
• What are genotype-environment correlations?
• What are the primary causes of death in individuals during emerging and early adulthood?
• What does cognitive social learning theory emphasize that traditional social learning theories may not?
• How do controversial children gain popularity?
• What do post-divorce parents try to balance?
• What is wisdom defined as in terms of decision-making?
• What does 'empty nest' refer to?
• When is dating generally discouraged in Asia?
• What is emerging adulthood?
• What is the relationship between sexual orientation and gender?
• What are teratogens?
• What is a potential effect of higher quality care on children?
• What are some expressions of homophobia?
• What are physiological differences primarily associated with?
• What is crystalized intelligence?
• At what age do infants generally begin to recognize themselves?
• What are some examples of sexual orientations?
• What is cooing in early language development?
• How do grandparents typically adapt their styles with different grandchildren?
• How many hours of sleep do two-year-olds typically need per day?
• What cognitive ability may improve due to the process of myelination during adolescence?
• What is a kinkeeper?
• What does the APA recommend counseling focus on for overweight children?
• What are cognitive skills primarily related to?
• What are some health risks associated with anorexia nervosa?
• How can long-term stress affect brain functioning?
• Among divorced individuals, who tends to fare better psychologically?
• What are some positive outcomes of play for children?
• What is one of the main challenges teenagers face as they explore their identity?
• What aspect of development continues to change or stay consistent throughout the human lifespan?
• What characterizes a major neurocognitive disorder?
• What are the characteristics of uninvolved parenting style?
• What is the role of media in shaping sexuality?
• What are the long-term outcomes for popular children?
• Which stage of ethnic identity involves little thought about ethnic heritage?
• Does the number of hours adults spend on leisure activities correlate with their level of education?
• What does a moratorium status in identity indicate?
• Ethnic identity achievement often leads to what kind of preference?
• What defines emerging adulthood?
• Has marriage declined in both rich and poor countries?
• How can sensory processes be impacted in infants?
• Which term describes the style of play where a child observes others playing without joining in?
• What is the process of synaptic pruning?
• What is the most effective way to counteract overweight or obesity in children?
• What does the term 'cisgender' refer to?
• How does culture influence the relationship between a child and their parents?
• Which glands mature during puberty?
• What is described by meiosis?
• Which of the following is a common source of stress for Americans?
• What do infants typically show attraction to?
• What are the characteristics of authoritarian parenting style?
• What is one common characteristic of aging?
• What are the expected effects of lower quality care on child development?
• What does the term 'psychological moratorium' refer to in adolescence?
• What does generativity encompass according to Erikson?
• How does competence in relationships contribute to self-esteem in adolescents?
• What potential issue can arise with language development during middle and late childhood?
• What is the typical outcome for adolescents who achieve a stable identity?
• What are the three main reasons for cohabitation?
• What are some effects of media on sexual identities?
• Which reflexes disappear within the first few months of life?
• What does Baumrind's parenting model focus on?
• What aspect of cognitive function sees improvement during middle childhood?
• Which parenting style is characterized by high responsiveness and high demands?
• What characterizes recessive genes?
• What are the two main categories of coping strategies?
• Has the number of people in late adulthood been increasing in recent years?
• What is one concern that has been raised regarding intelligence tests?
• What does genotype refer to?
• Which method is commonly suggested for managing stress?
• How are children categorized based on their behavior?
• Which country is noted for having the highest percentage of elderly individuals?
• What is long-term memory?
• Which statement best describes identity achievement?
• Which sensory changes are commonly experienced as a person ages?
• How do middle-aged individuals typically perform cognitively compared to younger people?
• What are some common health issues in late adulthood?
• What does ethnic identity refer to?
• What is gender dysphoria?
• Which exercise type is advised for promoting health in adulthood?
• Which factor is not typically associated with fetal development risk?
• What are the causes of eating disorders?
• What is sexual motivation?
• What is a key component of ethnic identity search?
• What stage of Kübler-Ross's grief model involves questioning one's situation and seeking understanding?
• How does hair typically change in adulthood?
• For what economic reason might some older adults choose to delay retirement?
• What are the internal reproductive organs in females?
• How do online dating platforms help mitigate issues related to geographic proximity?
• What is the term used to describe the transition phase between early adulthood and late adulthood?
• In the context of grief, what does acceptance signify?
• What best defines intimate partner violence?
• Which of the following best describes different attachment styles?
• How does the development of connections in the brain during adolescence affect behavior?
• Which of the following represents Erikson's third stage of psychosocial development?
• What is a significant factor driving older adults to seek encore careers?
• What are some significant risks during pregnancy?
• Which measures are considered effective for preventive healthcare in adulthood?
• What are the other types of delivery besides vaginal delivery?
• Has the age of first marriage increased in the United States?
• During adulthood, how do expressions of personality traits tend to change?
• According to Sternberg's theory of love, which three components are vital?
• What are maternal worries typically focused on during the postpartum phase?
• What should a healthy diet for older adults encompass?
• Do younger children have more difficulty maintaining attention compared to older children?
• How does bulimia nervosa affect the body?
• What does identity diffusion signify?
• What are the folds separating the lobes of the brain called?
• How is late adulthood primarily categorized?
• According to Erikson, what is the primary psychosocial task of adolescence?
• What is an emotional benefit of providing support to elderly parents?
• How many countries currently have national laws allowing same-sex marriage?
• What is the primary purpose of practicing safe sex?
• Which type of problem-solving tends to decline with age?
• What condition is kwashiorkor associated with?
• What is a benefit of using both the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
• When is kwashiorkor most likely to occur?
• What does situational couple violence refer to?
• When does breast development typically begin in girls in the United States?
• What noticeable behavior may occur during emerging and early adulthood?
• What does the term 'prospective memory' refer to?
• When do girls typically reach menarche?
• What are self-conscious emotions also called?
• What is a significant effect of child abuse and neglect on later life?
• Which of the following statements about aging is true?
• Which of the following activities might older adults engage in?
• What does late adulthood encompass?
• What is motor development focused on?
• How many hours of sleep do six-year-olds generally require per day?
• What are the characteristics of permissive parenting style?
• How do social interactions impact development during infancy?
• What is the embryonic period?
• Which factors are commonly understood to influence attraction?
• Which characteristic is typical of egocentricity in adolescence?
• At what age do girls experience a development spurt compared to boys?
• What characterizes the peak of physiological development in the early twenties?
• What factor significantly influences the degree of grandparent involvement?
• Which of the following describes the third stage of ethnic identity?
• What is sensory memory?
• What is the role of luteinizing hormone in females?
• What describes the palmer grasp in infants?
• What does endogamy reinforce?
• What role does experience play in childhood development?
• What are the most common reasons for engaging in casual hookups?
• What does General Adaptation Syndrome describe?
• According to Erikson, what should individuals in middle adulthood focus on taking care of?
• How can seniors remain intellectually engaged or "stay young"?
• What are the three criteria for successful aging?
• What is the activational role of hormones during puberty?
• What is the adolescent growth spurt?
• How do children of lesbian and gay parents compare to those of heterosexual parents in terms of behavior problems?
• What is the main factor contributing to the rise in children living with solo or cohabiting parents?
• What is epigenetics?
• Is college education exclusively for young individuals?
• How might the leisure time of a less-educated adult differ from that of a more-educated adult?
• What is a phoneme?
• What role do peer and gender influences play in the education of adolescents?
• What becomes more important in middle childhood in terms of social relationships?
• What does the APGAR score assess in newborns?
• What is meant by the term infantile amnesia?
• How does the perception of death change from childhood to late adulthood?
• How does media influence sexual roles?
• What do the five characteristics of OCEAN represent?
• Why might older adults remain active?
• What is postpartum psychosis?
• Which hormones increase during adolescence, influencing mood and social behavior?
• Which factors are known to influence sexual orientation?
• Which term refers to the process of maintaining contact and communication in a family setting?
• What term describes parents who are unaware of their children's obesity?
• How does culture influence a child's first words?
• What impact does endogamy have on a community?
• What characterizes a person who is intersex?
• How long does it typically take for the changes of puberty to complete?
• What term is used to refer to the period of rapid growth and sexual maturation?
• Which age categories in late adulthood are typically able to live independently?
• What is the primary reason that temperament tends to remain stable throughout a person's life?
• What is autism spectrum disorder?
• What do individualistic cultures encourage children to do?
• What is a significant benefit of workplace satisfaction for middle-aged adults?
• What are some risks and consequences of adolescent pregnancy?
• Which cognitive skills are known to decline with age?
• What is a chromosomal abnormality?
• What changes occur in boys during puberty?
• What is oxytocin?
• What does attachment-related anxiety in adults primarily concern?
• What are some examples of basic emotions?
• Which of the following is the first stage of ethnic identity?
• What did Kinsey et al. (1948) propose about sexuality?
• When does the postpartum phase begin?
• How do dominant genes function in relation to phenotype?
• What factor has contributed to the rise in overweight and obese youngsters?
• What type of changes do hormones trigger during puberty?
• Why is it important for new mothers to seek medical help for postpartum anxiety?
• What effect does attachment to parents have on emotional well-being in adolescence?
• What effect does synaptic pruning have on brain development?
• How do adolescents typically affect family dynamics during development?
• What are episodic memories?
• How can living with single parents affect children?
• What are the different components of eating disorder treatments?
• Between the ages of two and six, how much does a child's vocabulary expand weekly?
• What does postpartum depression primarily refer to?
• What secondary characteristic commonly develops in males during puberty?
• What is defined as sensory development?
• Is sexual orientation independent of gender?
• What do adolescents experience during puberty?
• What does gender schema theory propose?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of emerging adults?
• What defines the concept of lifespan?
• What is the view on cohabiting in southern Europe?
• How can adolescent pregnancy be controlled?
• What is the trend regarding the average age of marriage in recent decades?
• Which of the following describes problem-focused coping?
• How does stress during adolescence affect decision-making?
• During puberty, what significant change in mentality often occurs in adolescents?
• What is goodness of fit?
• What type of diet is recommended for improving memory skills?
• What are the stages of retirement commonly recognized?
• What are genes primarily known as?
• What risk does an inability to feel pain pose for elderly individuals?
• What is the purpose of the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS)?
• How do recessions typically impact middle-aged adults?
• What is a common way that love marriages are facilitated?
• How is gender defined in a sociocultural context?
• What defines uninvolved parenting?
• What distinguishes curative care from palliative care?
• What is characterized by an elevated sense of worry about the infant after childbirth?
• What has happened to the U.S. workforce since the late 1990s?
• What does the term 'sandwich generation' describe?
• What is sexual maturation?
• When do infants typically start to show signs of social engagement?
• What is a common coping strategy for dealing with stress?
• What are some common behaviors of adolescents in peer groups?
• What is a key difference between experts and novices?
• What is divided attention?
• What are the potential consequences of not being accepted by peers?
• What is characterized by actively exploring customs, culture, and history of an ethnic group?
• What does life expectancy refer to?
• What might result from a lack of quality care for a child?
• Who constitutes the majority in the groups that are better off psychologically after divorce?
• What do rules of endogamy indicate?
• Which physical change is typically observed in boys during puberty?
• What is a primary focus of the APGAR score right after birth?
• How many hemispheres does the brain cortex have?
• Which stage of grief involves feelings of sadness and despair?
• Which of the following conditions is considered a risk during pregnancy?
• What type of response do infants exhibit during social engagement?
• What is the definition of midlife transition?
• How do children's notions of friendship change in adolescence?
• What impact does strong parental involvement have on a child's educational outcomes?
• What change is commonly observed in lung function during adulthood?
• What does attachment-related anxiety refer to?
• What are basic emotions also called?
• Are arranged marriages considered traditional or modern in other countries?
• What is a common long-term impact of child abuse?
• When did the differentiation between sex and gender begin?
• What is the implication of grandparents having different styles for different grandchildren?
• Who is most commonly affected by intimate partner violence?
• What are some harmful effects of insufficient sleep during adolescence?
• What is the difference between sex and gender?
• Which of the following best describes the influences on parenting?
• What are schemata in the context of cognitive development?
• What is the focus of the ecological systems model in human development?
• What are the grasping and stepping reflexes eventually replaced by?
• Which of the following is considered a learning disability?
• What is one visible change in male secondary sexual characteristics during puberty?
• What is a common reason for older adults pursuing encore careers after retirement?
• What is often a consequence of oversensitive sebaceous glands during puberty?
• What is the main purpose of hospice care?
• What groups tend to emerge better off psychologically after a divorce?
• What aspect does starting a new life while maintaining a connection with the deceased highlight?
• What does social development primarily focus on?
• What aspect of relationships is central to understanding intimate partner violence?
• Are all middle-aged adults satisfied with their workplace environments?
• Which period begins after the embryonic period and lasts until the end of pregnancy?
• What defines a minor neurocognitive disorder?
• What is bi-directional influence?
• What biological development during adolescence enhances thinking and processing skills?
• Where does most neural activity occur in the infant brain?
• What is a primary change occurring in both primary and secondary sexual characteristics during puberty?
• What is the role of follicle-stimulating hormone in females?
• Are same-sex marriages becoming more prevalent worldwide?
• What are the various outcomes of Sternberg's theory of love?
• What are some industrious activities that children in middle and late childhood perform?
• What sensory changes are commonly observed in adults?
• What is defined as late adulthood?
• What is the role of post-divorce parents regarding their new partners?
• What is the culmination of a person's attachment experiences over time?
• What is a recommended way to promote mental health in late adulthood?
• Which of the following characteristics effectively describes dominant genes?
• What is a major cognitive change that may occur in late adulthood?
• What does the term "phenotype" refer to in genetics?
• How many stages are there in labor for vaginal delivery?
• What are blended families?
• What can be a consequence of adolescents spending less time with their families?
• Which of the following constitutes one of the four tasks of mourning?
• What is the average amount of sleep for a newborn?
• What is the virtue associated with achieving generativity?
• What is the concrete operational stage of cognitive development characterized by?
• What are semantic memories?
• How do less-educated adults tend to spend their leisure time compared to more educated adults?
• What does gender identity signify?
• Which of the following changes occur in males during sexual maturity?
• What role can peers play in an adolescent's life?
• What are some of the leading causes of death in the United States?
• When do boys typically reach spermarche?
• How does mass media influence sexual relationships?
• How is child abuse defined?
• What defines the second stage of ethnic identity development?
• What does Erikson's theory of psychosocial development emphasize for infants?
• During which stage of ethnic identity might individuals show little regard for their ethnic heritage?
• What is a significant factor in the emotional well-being of older adults?
• Can sexual orientation change throughout the lifespan?
• What are the characteristics of authoritative parenting style?
• What is primarily responsible for increases in information processing speed in children?
• What is the definition of attachment in the context of infant development?
• What marks the end of the postpartum phase?
• What does grief represent?
• What defines gender identity?
• What is the most helpful approach for parents to assist their overweight children?
• What challenges may early-maturing girls face?
• Who has more crystallized intelligence?
• Which factor can influence an older adult’s decision to delay retirement?
• What challenges do transgender individuals of color often encounter?
• Will the aging population in the United States surpass that of other developed countries in the future?
• Why is interacting in mixed-sex groups easier for teens?
• How does early maturation affect boys' popularity?
• What is the role of caregivers in adjusting the emotional states of young infants?
• What does 'parental capital' refer to in the context of school involvement?
• Which reflexes remain and serve important functions?
• What is empty nest syndrome?
• What role does family play in the holistic development of children?
• According to Kübler-Ross, which of the following is NOT one of the five stages of grief?
• How are early-maturing boys typically different from later-maturing boys?
• What factors are involved in emotional development?
• What is the age range typically referred to as emerging adulthood?
• How is physical growth defined?
• What does it mean for the United States to be heteronormative?
• What is heterosexuality?
• Which of the following factors contributes to the rise in self-esteem during adolescence?
• What qualities do online users of dating sites value more than physical attraction?
• What does physical development help maintain in children?
• When do romantic relationships typically start to develop?
• How are love marriages characterized in many cultures?
• Is sexual activity necessary to be aware of sexual orientation?
• How do deaf babies typically communicate?
• What does neuroplasticity refer to?
• Which emotion is typically recognized as being expressed by infants?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four identity statuses proposed by James Marcia?
• What are the four parenting styles according to Baumrind?
• The increase in the elderly population can largely be attributed to what factor?
• How does neuroplasticity contribute to learning?
• What factor is important in maintaining health during late adulthood?
• What is an aspect of unexamined ethnic identity?
• What typically characterizes midlife transition?
• What does mourning entail?
• Which of the following is considered a typical characteristic of a love marriage?
• At what age do children generally start using their first words?
• What are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?
• What are the characteristics of neglected children?
• What are common health concerns during adulthood?
• How is the relationship between the aging process and health status described?