Human Behavior
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Course Introduction
This course explores the fundamental principles of human behavior, examining the psychological, biological, social, and cultural factors that shape how individuals think, feel, and act. Students will analyze theories of motivation, emotion, cognition, and personality, as well as the impact of group dynamics, social influence, and environmental contexts on behavior. Through case studies, experiments, and discussions, the course provides critical insights into the complexities of human actions and interactions, equipping students with a deeper understanding of themselves and others in both personal and professional settings.
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Human Development 3rd Edition by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett
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Chapter 1: A Cultural Approach to Human Development
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Q1) Some experts in human development disagree with the entirety of Erikson's theory of life stages.However, the majority of researchers in human development agree with Erikson's ideas about __________.
A)identity in adolescence and generativity in midlife
B)trust in infancy and stagnation in middle adulthood
C)isolation in early adulthood and doubt in toddlerhood
D)despair in late adulthood and guilt in early childhood
Answer: A
Q2) What effect occurs when the performance of people of different ages varies because they grew up in different generations?
A)gender effect
B)time of measurement effect
C)age effect
D)cohort effect
Answer: D
Q3) Compare and contrast features related to developed and developing countries.
Answer: Developed countries are economically developed, affluent, and have high median levels of income and education.Developing countries have lower levels of income and education but may be experiencing economic growth.
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Chapter 2: Genetics and Prenatal Development
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Q1) A method of prenatal care that has been used by traditional cultures that is now being used by midwives, nurses, and physicians in developed countries is
A)dancing
B)singing
C)daily naps
D)massage
Answer: D
Q2) Prenatal exposure to __________ predicts poorer language skills, problems with attention and memory, and behavior problems?
A)mega-dosing of vitamins
B)drinking alcohol
C)cocaine use
D)smoking
Answer: D
Q3) What is a genetic mutation?
Answer: A genetic mutation is a permanent alteration of a DNA sequence that makes up a gene.These mutations contribute to developmental problems in offspring.
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Chapter 3: Birth and the Newborn Child
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Q1) Which of the following best describes the visual abilities of a neonatal infant?
A)Their visual acuity is the same as the average adult.
B)Their visual acuity is worse than the average adult.
C)Their visual acuity is better than the average adult.
D)Their visual acuity has never been measured.
Answer: B
Q2) When the amount of oxytocin in a human female's blood reaches a certain threshold, __________.
A)the likelihood of conception is at its highest
B)the process of birth begins
C)labor pains are decreased considerably
D)lactation begins
Answer: B
Q3) The second stage of the birth process is called __________ and lasts about
A)labor; 15 to 30 minutes
B)delivery; 30 to 60 minutes
C)transition; 1 to 5 hours
D)crowning; 12 to 24 hours
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Infancy
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Q1) The __________ is the outermost portion of the forebrain; it contains four regions with distinct functions.
A)frontal cortex
B)cerebral cortex
C)thalamus
D)hypothalamus
Q2) The Fulani people of West Africa believe a sharp knife should be kept near the baby to ward off evil witches who might wish to take its soul.Compliments to the baby should be avoided so that the evil spirits will consider the infant invaluable and unattractive.The Fulani people believe unattractive infant nicknames such as "Cow Dung" will keep the evil spirits at bay.This describes how cultures developed __________.
A)biological explanations for their physical world
B)practices to protect their infants
C)a moral code that is incongruent with modern society
D)laws and values that are consistent with modern medicine
Q3) Describe two features of infants' social worlds that occur frequently across cultures.
Q4) Describe the development of one primary emotion during the first year of infancy.
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Chapter 5: Toddlerhood
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Q1) Zachary loves to play with his little sister Dayla.Zachary kicks a ball hoping Dayla will kick it back, but, much to Zachary's dismay, she simply stares at the ball and smiles toward her brother.She recently started walking without support.What are the likely ages of Dayla and Zachary?
A)at least 9 months and 15 months
B)about 11 months and at least 24 months
C)about 9 months and at least 18 months
D)at least 24 months and 36 months
Q2) How is motor development more or less restricted in traditional cultures and developing countries as compared to developed countries? Why? How does this difference impact the growth of motor skills?
Q3) In regard to fine motor development, a one-year-old can __________, while a 3-year-old can __________.
A)tie his or her shoes; draw a circle with a crayon
B)draw a circle with a crayon; tie his or her shoes
C)draw a semistraight line; hold a cup
D)hold a cup; draw a semistraight line
Q4) Briefly describe what characteristics toddlers use to choose friends.
Q5) Explain how sleeping patterns differ between infancy and toddlerhood.
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Chapter 6: Early Childhood
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Q1) What part of the brain is responsible for promotion of a decrease in extremes of emotions such as temper tantrums, crying, and physical aggression?
A)the hippocampus
B)the amygdala
C)the frontal cortex
D)the cerebellum
Q2) According to Margaret Mead, a child who is still cared for mainly by his or her mother, but who spends more time with other children, is referred to as a __________.
A)lap child
B)knee child
C)yard child
D)dependent child
Q3) Rates of early childhood injury among 1- to 14-year-olds due to accidents are __________ than in developed countries.
A)six times higher in Vietnam
B)five times higher in South Africa
C)two times higher in India
D)four times higher in China
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Chapter 7: Middle Childhood
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Q1) In the United States, __________ of boys and __________ of girls are involved in organized sports at least once between the ages of 5 and 18.
A)82%; 75%
B)71%; 63%
C)66%; 52%
D)59%; 49%
Q2) The abilities to solve cognitive problems without becoming distracted and to adjust one's strategy as the nature of the problem changes reflect __________.
A)a superior attention span
B)executive function
C)occipital lobe function
D)motor skill function
Q3) What is the term for the social context and conventions of language?
A)phonics
B)pragmatics
C)grammar
D)vocabulary
Q4) How are friendships different in middle childhood compared to early childhood?
Q5) Why does self-esteem decrease from early childhood to middle childhood?
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Chapter 8: Adolescence
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Q1) Traditional puberty rituals for males do not focus on a particular biological event comparable to menarche for females but require a young man to __________.
A)prove his ability to gain financial wealth
B)display his intelligence and creativity
C)display courage, strength, and endurance
D)display his ability to control emotional expressions
Q2) Nearly __________ adolescents are enrolled in secondary school in developed countries.In contrast, only about __________ of adolescents in economically developing countries attend secondary school.
A)40%; 20%
B)60%; 30%
C)80%; 40%
D)all; 50%
Q3) Adolescents who have had courses in __________ are more likely than other adolescents to exhibit formal operational thought.
A)reading and writing
B)physical education and music
C)science and math
D)writing and speech communications
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Chapter 9: Emerging Adulthood
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Q1) Tertiary education in the United States is mainly paid for by __________, whereas in other developed countries it is paid for by __________.
A)students and their parents; the government
B)the government; students and their parents
C)students and their parents; corporate endowments
D)corporate endowments; students and their parents
Q2) The average American holds __________ different jobs between the ages of 18 and 30.
A)4
B)6
C)8
D)10
Q3) Your roommate sleeps quite a bit during the late afternoon.According to research (Brown et al., 2002), college students are more than twice as likely as other adults to report __________.
A)taking naps
B)delayed sleep phase syndrome
C)insomnia
D)serious night terrors
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Chapter 10: Young Adulthood
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Q1) The __________ is a gland in the upper part of the chest that is responsible for the production of disease-fighting T cells.
A)thymus
B)hippocampus
C)thyroid
D)hypothalamus
Q2) Why is problem finding considered a more advanced ability than problem solving?
Explain.Alternative: What is problem finding and when does it emerge?
Q3) What is a major contributor to the increasing obesity rates in developing countries?
A)the adoption of Western foods, particularly "fast foods"
B)eating foods low in sugar and fat
C)the desire to look more "American" by gaining weight
D)the sedentary lifestyles that most people in developing countries have
Q4) __________ countries have the highest obesity rates.
A)Wealthy
B)Poor
C)Northern Hemisphere
D)Landed-locked
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Chapter 11: Middle Adulthood
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Q1) Your mother has been experiencing some of the symptoms of menopause and has been asking her mother about her own experiences with menopause, specifically, when it stopped.Although you are a woman who is still in her early 20s, why is this information important for you and your mother alike?
A)It is just nice to have this information.
B)The beginning and end of menopause is influenced by genetics.
C)The end of menopause has a lot to do with generational attitudes.
D)Menopause is completely different for each person, and there is no genetic or environmental influence.
Q2) You recently saw your best friend from high school and asked how her parents were doing.She told you that they are healthy but that they do not really enjoy each other's company and that the passion that they once had is gone.They are not very committed to each other and share very little intimacy.According to Sternberg, what type of love are they experiencing?
A)consummate love
B)liking/friendship
C)infatuated love
D)empty love
Q3) What are two risk factors for osteoporosis?
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Chapter 12: Late Adulthood
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Q1) Which country currently has an OADR of 44%, which, by 2050, is expected to nearly double to 74%?
A)the United States
B)China
C)Japan
D)Germany
Q2) At what age are people considered to be part of the oldest-old group? Can you think of someone who does not meet this age criteria but still fits the definition? Explain.
Q3) Your grandfather is having quite a bit of sleeping.Your grandmother told you that he sometimes stops breathing for 10 seconds or longer several times during the course of a typical night.What is the most common treatment for this ?
A)prescription medications
B)alcohol prior to bedtime
C)sleeping in a chair
D)a continuous positive airway pressure device
Q4) Are there sex differences between the West and East in the care of aging parents? Explain.
Q5) List the three components of successful aging.
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Chapter 13: Death and Afterlife Beliefs
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Q1) Which of the following are known side effects of the prolonged use of human growth hormone?
A)thinning of hair, hearing impairment, and loss of visual acuity
B)growth of excess hair, liver damage, and abnormal growth of hands
C)thinning of hair, scoliosis, and jaundice
D)growth of sores on the skin, nearsightedness, and eczema
Q2) Your aunt and uncle recently lost their 26-year-old son.They are not only devastated by his death, but they are also feeling shame and guilt.In what way did your cousin likely die?
A)as a result of an automobile accident
B)as a result of suicide
C)he had a genetic-related form of cancer
D)as a result of an intense illness
Q3) What type of care focuses on relieving the patient's pain and suffering and providing care in a way that allows the person to die with dignity?
A)palliative care
B)hospital care
C)home nursing care
D)narco-intervention care
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