WGU PRE-ASSESSMENT: HUMAN GROWTH AND
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Which theory of human development was Cognitive developmental theory
proposed by Jean Piaget?
Involves the capacity to change Plastic development
Occurs within families, schools, peer groups, Contextual development
neighborhoods, universities, and countries
Includes how body, mind, emotions, and Multidimensional development
relationships change and affect each other
Involves biological, cultural, and individual factors Co-constructional development
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, A researcher is gathering information for a study Descriptive research
to determine if adolescents experience
depression more than middle-aged adults. The
researcher observes and records behavior
exhibited by both groups.
Which research design does this exemplify?
Which statement characterizes the debate about It involves the extent to which heredity and the environment influence development.
the nature-nurture issue?
A child who treats peers with aggression elicits Evocative genotype-environment correlation
hostility from those peers.
What type of heredity environment correlation
does this exemplify?
During which period of prenatal development do Fetal period
the connections form between neurons?
What are two ways exposure to teratogens can By causing physical defects
affect standard fetal development?
By impairing cognitive and behavioral function
Choose 2 answers
How do genotypes and phenotypes differ in Genotypes represent the genetic makeup of individuals; phenotypes are physical characteristics.
relation to the variability of human characteristics?
Which genetic condition is characterized by an Tay-Sachs disease
abnormal accumulation of lipids in the nervous
system, leading to deceleration of mental and
physical development?
Which teratogen is commonly associated with low Cocaine
birth weight, subnormal length and head
circumference, excitability, and subnormal
reflexes?
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