Question 1

Describe Lev Vygotsky's social constructivist approach to learning.

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Question 2

Which statement is TRUE regarding the relationship between brain size and intelligence?
A)There is no relationship between brain size and intelligence.
B)There is a moderate relationship between brain size and intelligence.
C)There is a strong relationship between brain size and intelligence.
D)Findings are inconclusive regarding the relationship between brain size and intelligence.

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Question 3

What are the main findings of research related to the roles of ageand brain plasticity?

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Question 4

Compare and contrast Piaget's concepts of assimilation and accommodation.

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Question 5

How does adolescent thinking change in Piaget's stage of formal operational thought?

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Question 6

David Elkind argues that adolescent egocentrism can be dissected into two types of social thinking,the _____ and the personal fable.
A)invulnerability aspect
B)imaginary audience
C)imposter phenomenon
D)None of these choices are correct

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David Elkind argues that adolescent egocentrism can be dissected into two types of social thinking: the imaginary audience and the personal fable. The imaginary audience refers to the belief that others are constantly watching and evaluating one's appearance, thoughts, and behaviors. The personal fable is the belief that one is unique and invincible, leading to risky and potentially harmful behavior. The invulnerability aspect and imposter phenomenon are not types of social thinking identified by Elkind.

Question 7

Recent research revealed that adolescent egocentrism
A)is still prominent in emerging adults ages 18-21.
B)peaks in early adolescence and is gone by ages 17-19.
C)is seen more in females during early adulthood than in adolescence.
D)is seen more in late adolescent males,ages 15-18,than in males in early adulthood.

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Question 8

What are the characteristics of the stage of postformal thought?

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Question 9

What did William Perry and Gisela Labouvie-Vief describe as changes in thinking that occur in early adulthood?

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Question 10

Recent research has indicated that personal uniqueness should be treated as a risk factor for
A)depression and suicidal tendencies in girls.
B)depression and suicidal tendencies in boys.
C)adjustment problems,such as juvenile delinquency,in girls.
D)adjustment problems,such as truancy,in boys.

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Recent research indicates that personal uniqueness, or feeling like one does not fit in with peers, is a risk factor for depression and suicidal tendencies in adolescent girls. Boys, on the other hand, tend to experience greater adjustment problems related to conduct disorders and delinquency.

Question 11

The heightened self-consciousness of adolescence is known as
A)adolescent egocentrism.
B)adolescent self-absorption.
C)adolescent actor syndrome.
D)adolescent uniqueness syndrome.

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Adolescent egocentrism refers to the belief that one's own experiences, thoughts, and feelings are unique and more significant than those of others. This can lead to self-consciousness and a heightened sense of self-importance in adolescence. The other choices are not commonly used or recognized terms to describe this phenomenon.

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding IQ scores is TRUE?
A)IQ scores are increasing rapidly around the world.
B)The increase in IQ scores has taken place in a short period of time.
C)The increase in IQ scores may be related to increased level of education or other environmental factors.
D)All of these choices are correct.

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Question 13

Emily tells her friend Sarah,"Absolutely nobody in my family understands me.They are totally clueless!" Emily's feelings are an example of what David Elkind calls the
A)personal fable.
B)paranoid thinking.
C)imaginary audience.
D)delusions.

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The personal fable is the belief that one is unique or special and that others cannot understand their experiences or feelings. Emily's statement about her family not understanding her is an example of the personal fable. Paranoid thinking, delusions, and the imaginary audience are not applicable in this scenario.

Question 14

Which of the following has been linked to adolescent egocentrism?
A)drinking alcohol
B)smoking
C)depression
D)All of these choices are correct

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Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE about research on the role of heredity in intelligence?
A)It shows that heredity is a weak influence on intelligence.
B)It shows that heredity has a strong influence on intelligence.
C)It has been done mainly using adoption studies.
D)It has been done mainly using sibling studies.

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Research has consistently shown that heredity has a strong influence on intelligence, with estimates ranging from 40-80% of intelligence being attributed to genetic factors. This has been demonstrated through both twin studies and adoption studies.

Question 16

Compare and contrast Piaget's and Vygotsky's views on adolescent cognitive development.

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Question 17

Martha states that "everyone is staring at my beetle brows" after her mother refuses to drive her to get her eyebrows waxed.Martha's belief is an example of what David Elkind calls the ______ of adolescence.
A)personal fable
B)paranoid thinking
C)imaginary audience
D)delusions

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Martha's belief that everyone is staring at her is an example of the imaginary audience, which is the belief that one is constantly the center of others' attention and scrutiny.

Question 18

List and describe the three most important structural changes in the brain during adolescence and how they change

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Question 19

Define the term wisdom,and describe how wisdom develops over the life cycle.

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Question 20

Describe the anatomy of the neuron and the ways that neurons communicate with each other.

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Quiz 3: The Brain and Cognitive Development

Describe Lev Vygotsky's social constructivist approach to learning.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the relationship between brain size and intelligence?

What are the main findings of research related to the roles of ageand brain plasticity?

Compare and contrast Piaget's concepts of assimilation and accommodation.

How does adolescent thinking change in Piaget's stage of formal operational thought?

David Elkind argues that adolescent egocentrism can be dissected into two types of social thinking,the _____ and the personal fable.

Recent research revealed that adolescent egocentrism

What are the characteristics of the stage of postformal thought?

What did William Perry and Gisela Labouvie-Vief describe as changes in thinking that occur in early adulthood?

Recent research has indicated that personal uniqueness should be treated as a risk factor for

The heightened self-consciousness of adolescence is known as

Which of the following statements regarding IQ scores is TRUE?

Emily tells her friend Sarah,"Absolutely nobody in my family understands me.They are totally clueless!" Emily's feelings are an example of what David Elkind calls the

Which of the following has been linked to adolescent egocentrism?

Which of the following is TRUE about research on the role of heredity in intelligence?

Compare and contrast Piaget's and Vygotsky's views on adolescent cognitive development.

Martha states that "everyone is staring at my beetle brows" after her mother refuses to drive her to get her eyebrows waxed.Martha's belief is an example of what David Elkind calls the ______ of adolescence.

List and describe the three most important structural changes in the brain during adolescence and how they change

Define the term wisdom,and describe how wisdom develops over the life cycle.

Describe the anatomy of the neuron and the ways that neurons communicate with each other.