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Essentials of Psychology
Benjamin B Lahey, University of Chicago

Developmental Psychology

True or False



1

Researchers have observed imprinting in human infants.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

Neonate is the term applied to the newborn during the first two weeks of life.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

According to Piaget, object permanence is a significant accomplishment during the sensorimotor stage.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

Animism and transductive reasoning are characteristics of the concrete operational stage.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

Adolescents rarely engage in egocentric behavior, since most adolescents have achieved formal operational reasoning.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

Early and middle adulthood is marked by improvements in crystallized intelligence.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

According to Erikson, middle adulthood is the stage of integrity vs. despair.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

According to Baumrind, the authoritarian parent encourages independence by explaining rules, and rarely uses punishment.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

According to O'Leary, common discipline mistakes include lax parenting, verbosity, and overreactivity.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE