Psyc 290n week in a - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 7 Course Project II: My Virtual Life – Late Adulthood: Section 3–60 to 80 years. PSYC 290N – Week 7 Course Project II – Late Adulthood My Virtual Life – Late Adulthood Regardless of whether you are a parent or step-parent in your virtual life that you are leading, why do you think... [Show more]

PSYC 290N Week 6 Middle Adulthood Quiz (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 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 react ...

PSYC 290N Week 2 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 years 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. Question4. Wh...

PSYC-290N Week 4 Quiz Q No. 1. 1. (TCOs 7 and 9) During a growth spurt, which is (are) likely to grow first? (Pts : 2) The torso Arms and legs Hands and feet The brain 0 6 MultipleCh oice 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. (TCOs 7 and 9) According to current research, which of the following accounts for the secular trend in de...

PSYC 290N Week 4 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? Synaptogenesis 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 backward. How old wo...

PSYC 290N Week 1 Quiz – Based Homework 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 program. I’v e 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 of baby ...

PSYC 290N Week 2-Infancy Quiz Question 1. 1. (TCOs 3 and 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 MultipleChoice 1 Question 2. 2. (TCOs 3 and 5) What effect does watching television have on the developing brain? (Points : 2) Any television watching prior to age 2 is likely to inhibit healthy brain development. Toddlers might...

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 parents 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 coope...

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 parents 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 coope...