Concerning the development of the brain during childhood and adolescence, which of the following statements is true?
a) The brain's development is more or less complete by the onset of puberty.
b) Brain development virtually ceases following puberty.
c) Brain development is faster during adolescence than during childhood.
d) Different parts of the brain mature at different rates in adolescence.
ANS: D, The different systems in the brain mature at different rates during adolescence, with the part of the brain encouraging reward-seeking behavior developing before the systems that regulate or control impulsive behavior.
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Which of the following best demonstrates that the expression of some emotions is hard-wired (innate)?
A) The emotional state of infants is clear before they learn to speak. B) People can recognize the emotions of others within their social group by reading their facial expressions. C) Inducing people to smile makes them feel better. D) People who have been blind and deaf since birth smile when happy.
Dr. Clark is counting the number of times the baby rolls her toy off her high chair and on to the floor. Dr. Clark is gathering ____
a. valid data b. quantitative data c. qualitative data d. reliable data
Which of the following is NOT usually considered one of the main sources of assessment data?
a. interviews and case history data b. behavioral observations c. employer interviews d. psychological tests
Joey has shot up in height over the past year, has developed a deeper voice, and is starting to grow facial hair. He is preoccupied with the pursuit of independence and identity and is spending more time with friends and less with family. Which of the following periods of development is Joey in?
A. early adulthood B. late childhood C. middle childhood D. adolescence