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PSYC 290N Week 8 Final Exam (TCO 1) Which of the following is the best example of an off-time event that could have negative effects upon an individual's development? The deaths of elderly pare nts Being divorced at the age of 25 The death of one's spouse at the age of 30 Experiencing a life-threatening illness at the age of 60 Chapter 1, page 8 (TCO 1) The Maple Leaf Elementary School counselor, social worker, and the parents of 8-year- old Jimmy Jackson are working as a cooperative team to d...

PSYC-290N Week 8 Final Exam (TCO 1) Which of the following is the best example of an off-time event that could have negative effects upon an individual's development? The deaths of elderly pare nts Being divorced at the age of 25 The death of one's spouse at the age of 30 Experiencing a life-threatening illness at the age of 60 Chapter 1, page 8 (TCO 1) The Maple Leaf Elementary School counselor, social worker, and the parents of 8-year- old Jimmy Jackson are working as a cooperative team to d...

PSYC 290N Week 6 Exam (TCOs 10 and 11) Which of the following is a reason why it takes middle-aged adults longer to perform cognitive tasks than younger adults? It is more difficult for th e middle-aged brain to activate large areas of the cortex. A larger area of the cortex is activated; therefore, it takes longer to process information. It is because of decreased blood supply to the brain resulting from the build-up of plaque. It is because the middle-aged brain does not react to perceptual st...

PSYC 290N Week 2 Infancy Quiz Quiz #1: Ch 1-3 1. QuestionIf you are born in the 21st century, which of the following statements might apply to you? You may well live to be 100 year s old. 2. Question2. Which of the following best describes your text's approach to human development? Human development begins at birth and continues throughout the lifespan. 3. Question3. Which of the following is an example of a normative age-graded change? You are taller now than when you were 2 years old. 4. Ques...

PSYC 290N Week 4; Adolescence (VOLUME 3) 1 False false rldbqn=1 MultipleSections NavigateFreely False 0 0 /main/CourseMod Q No. 1. 1. (TCOs 7 and 9) During a growth sp urt, which is (are) likely to grow first? (Pts : 2) The torso Arms and legs Hands and feet The brain 0 6 MultipleChoice 2 Q No. 2. 2. (TCOs 7 and 9) Which hormone is responsible for normal brain development and overall rate of growth? (Pts : 2) Adrenal androgen Thyroxine Testosterone Estrogen 0 7 MultipleChoice 4 Q No. 3. 3. (TC...

PSYC 290N Week 4 Adolescence Quiz Quiz #2: Ch 4-6 1. QuestionWhat is the name of the process of creating new synapses that happens very quickly in the first couple of years after birth? Synaptoge nesis 2. QuestionThe myelinization in the reticular formation makes which of the following possible? 3. QuestionConcentration in thinking, such as focusing attention on a task 4. QuestionAn infant's sleep/wake cycle lasts approximately how long? 2 hours 5. QuestionLilly has just learned to walk backwar...

PSYC 290N Week 1 Quiz-Based Homework Virtual Life Virtual Life Questions My suggestion to you is that you write your answers on a Word document & then copy & paste them into the Virtual Life progr am. I’ve had students either lose work or submit answers that didn’t save. Questions: 8 months: 1. How does your baby's eating, sleeping & motor development compare to the typical developmental patterns? The Doctor stated that the baby is physically healthy. The Doctor recommends a greater variety...

PSYC-290N Week 6 Quiz Q. 1.1. (TCOs 10 and 11) Which of the following is a reason why it takes middle-aged adults longer to perform cognitive tasks than younger adults? (Pts : 2) It is more di fficult for the middle-aged brain to activate large areas of the cortex. A larger area of the cortex is activated; therefore, it takes longer to process information. It is because of decreased blood supply to the brain resulting from the build-up of plaque. It is because the middle-aged brain does not reac...

Week 2 : Infancy - Quiz http://takeexam.n en-US Time Remaining: 1 False false rldbqn=1 MultipleSections NavigateFreely False 0 0 /main/CourseMod Q 1. 1. (TCOs 3 & 5) What is the name of the process of creating new synapses that happens very quickly in the first couple of years after birth? (Points : 2) Synaptic pruning Synaptomiosis Myelinization Synaptogenesis 0 1 MultipleChoice 1 Q 2. 2. (TCOs 3 & 5) What effect does watching television have on the developing brain? (Points : 2) Any televis...

PSYC 290N Week 4 Quiz Question # 1 2 / 2 Points (TCOs 7 and 9) At what ages do the two major brain growth spurts occur? 11–12 and 13–15 12–14 and 17–18 Correct! 13–15 and 17–18 13–15 and 18–20 Chapter 11, pages 275–276 Question # 2 2 / 2 Points (TCOs 7 and 9) Which of the following is a change in primary sex characteristics that takes place during puberty? Growth of breasts Changing voice pitch Growth of pubic hair Correct! Formation of a uterus Chapter 11, page 277 Question # ...