Psychology 041 - Life Span Psychology » Summer 2020 » Quiz 4

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Question #1
Fuzzy trace theory suggests that __________.
A.   children are never able to use either verbatim or gist memory traces.
B.   children increasingly use gist memory traces as they age.
C.   in general, verbatim memory traces are more accurate than gist memory traces because they provide the "main point" or "idea."
D.   children increasingly use verbatim memory traces as they age.
Question #2
What is the main cause of death in middle to late childhood?
A.   heart disease
B.   cancer
C.   injuries due to accidents
D.   diabetes
Question #3
According to Gardner’s multiple intelligences, individuals who are skilled in the ability to understand and interact effectively with others have a high ___________ intelligence.
A.   intrapersonal
B.   spatial
C.   naturalist
D.   interpersonal
Question #4
According to Piaget, which of the following is not an achievement children accomplish during the concrete operational stage of development?
A.   seriation
B.   reverse operations
C.   spatial reasoning (e.g., maps)
D.   abstract thinking
Question #5
Sally was given a difficult math test and told that previous research has shown that “men tend to perform better on this test than women.” According to stereotype threat, how will Sally perform on the test?
A.   Sally will likely perform as well as she would have had she not told about the gender difference.
B.   Sally will likely perform as well as a man on the test.
C.   Sally will likely perform worse than she would have had she not been told about the gender difference.
D.   Sally will rise to the occasion and perform better than she would have had she not been told about the gender difference.
Question #6
According to Carol Dweck, individuals who have a growth mindset _______.
A.   believe that basic qualities (e.g., intelligence, skill) can be developed through dedication and hard work.
B.   believe that basic qualities (e.g., intelligence, skill) cannot be changed.
C.   believe that talent alone creates success without effort.
D.   spend time documenting intelligence instead of developing it.
Question #7
During this course, we discussed studies that examine sociometric status. _________ children are those who are infrequently nominated as a best friend and are actively disliked by many. These children tend to have more serious social adjustment problems (e.g. more impulsive and emotionally reactive).
A.   Popular
B.   Neglected
C.   Average
D.   Rejected
Question #8
Girls are more likely than boys in middle to late childhood to deny that they experience certain emotions, such as sadness, shame, and guilt.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #9
Which of the following is a developmental change in peer relationships during middle/late childhood?
A.   Peer interaction is less closely supervised than in early childhood.
B.   All of the options are correct.
C.   The amount of time spent in peer relationships tends to increase.
D.   Until about age 12, same-sex peer groups are preferred over mixed-sex peer groups.
Question #10
________ refers to the belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes. Individuals who have high levels of this are more likely to try new learning tasks, especially those that are challenging, and are more likely to persist and be resilient.
A.   Self-efficacy
B.   Self-esteem
C.   Self-regulation
D.   Self-concept

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