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Psychology Chapter 3, Quiz 2

1. In prenatal development, the _______ stage lasts from the time the zygote becomes attached to the uterus to about 8 weeks after conception.
a. zygote
b. fetal
c. embryonic
d. neonatal

2. The first two years of life is defined as:
a. neonatal period.
b. childhood.
c. infancy.
d. baby period.

3. In the contact comfort study by Harlow (1958), it was found that monkeys preferred the ______ mother, regardless of which one fed them.
a. plastic
b. wire
c. cloth
d. leather

4. When Bob and Carole leave Jillian, their six month old daughter with a babysitter, she cries continually until they return. Jillian is in the _______ phase of attachment.
a. multiple social
b. specific social
c. antisocial
d. asocial

5. Kendra, a kindergarten student, points to your left hand when you ask her which is your right hand as you are facing her. This is probably due to:
a. egocentrism.
b. reversal.
c. formal operations.
d. animism.

6. Lisa does not believe it is correct to steal because her friends do not condone it. She is probably in Kohlberg's _______ morality level.
a. reinforcement
b. preconventional
c. conventional
d. postconventional

7. According to Erikson, the chief task of the adolescent is:
a. industry.
b. initiative.
c. intimacy.
d. identity.

8. Which of the following best describes adolescent friendships, according to Hays?
a. Male friendships develop from shared behaviors.
b. Male friendships are not as important as female's.
c. Female friendships are based on mutual activities.
d. Female friendships tend to disintegrate quickly.

9. Karen is in the fourth grade in school. She is most likely in Erikson's Stage 4, and is trying to develop:
a. integrity.
b. identity.
c. industry.
d. trust.

10. Which of the following is NOT a major influence in adulthood for most people?
a. marriage
b. puberty
c. career
d. rearing children

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