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Course Introduction
Lifespan Development explores the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur throughout the human lifespan, from conception to late adulthood. The course examines major developmental theories, milestones, and the influence of genetic, cultural, and environmental factors on growth and behavior. Topics include prenatal development, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, aging, and the challenges and transitions associated with each stage. Students gain insight into key issues such as attachment, identity formation, moral development, and the impact of family, peers, and society on individual development.
Recommended Textbook I Never Knew I Had a Choice 11th Edition by
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Chapter 1: Invitation to Personal Learning and Growth
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Q1) Psychological research overwhelmingly supports random acts of kindness as being:
A)beneficial to the individual giver both mentally and physically.
B)harmful to the individual.
C)beneficial to the recipient of the act only.
D)beneficial to the individual only in social standing.
Answer: A
Q2) Maslow found that self-actualizing people have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
A)a capacity to tolerate and even welcome uncertainty in their lives.
B)spontaneity and creativity.
C)a need for privacy and solitude.
D)acceptance of themselves but not of others.
Answer: D
Q3) Adler's theory stresses self-determination in opposition to Freud's
A)psychosexual stages of development.
B)psychic structure composed of id, ego, and superego.
C)defense mechanisms.
D)deterministic view of the person.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Reviewing Your Childhood and Adolescence
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Q1) Iryna's parents have adopted an authoritarian parenting style. Which of the following statements would they most likely make?
A)"Iryna has such strong aptitude in math, and we want her to feel the satisfaction of accomplishing a challenging goal so we will encourage her to take an advanced math course."
B)"We insist Iryna take the most demanding math course and bring home an A+."
C)"Whatever Iryna wants to do is fine with us. If she feels like taking an easier math class this semester, that's her choice."
D)"It's up to the school to decide what classes Iryna should take. That's why we pay taxes-so parents don't have to deal with their children's education."
Answer: B
Q2) According to Erikson, the conflict that characterizes the preschool years is
A)initiative vs. guilt.
B)autonomy vs. shame and doubt.
C)industry vs. inferiority.
D)trust vs. mistrust.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Adulthood and Autonomy
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Q1) __________ creates a bias that significantly interferes with growth-fostering relationships.
A)Self-instructional training
B)Self-in-context
C)Self-in-relation
D)Sexism
Answer: D
Q2) _______ was the developer of rational emotive behavior therapy.
A)Abraham Maslow
B)Eric Berne
C)Albert Ellis
D)Carl Rogers
Answer: C
Q3) Jung believed that major life transformations were an inevitable and universal part of the human condition at
A)late adolescence.
B)early adulthood.
C)middle adulthood.
D)late adulthood.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Your Body and Wellness
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Q1) The chronic practice of "swallowing emotions"
A)can take a physical toll on our body.
B)is a good way to deal with grief and anger.
C)is a desirable way to deal with stress.
D)generally will lead to experiencing more joy.
Q2) Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Spirituality is a key ingredient in a balanced life.
B)Spirituality often helps us discover unity in the universe.
C)It is not possible to be deeply spiritual without being religious.
D)Nourishing your soul may be as important as nourishing your body for your overall health.
Q3) Holistic health tends to focus on
A)identifying symptoms of illness and curing disease.
B)all facets of human functioning and requires that we take responsibility for maintaining all aspects of our well-being.
C)discovering the appropriate medicine for a given ailment.
D)healing with herbs.
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Chapter 5: Managing Stress
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Q1) Mary got up late and drove through congested traffic to register for classes. When she arrived at her college campus, she had to wait in a long line, only to find that many of the courses she wanted to take were filled. Mary was dealing with the following source of stress:
A)psychological.
B)life changes.
C)environmental.
D)routine.
Q2) With regard to work-related stress, positive psychologist Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar believes that the real problem:
A)lies in a lack of sufficient recovery time following work sessions.
B)is linked to unfulfilling tasks at work.
C)is abusive supervisors who treat their employees poorly.
D)is unproductive group norms in the work environment.
Q3) Janet has a high potential for burnout since she feels trapped in a job that feels meaningless. In order to balance her life, Janet needs to:
A)create a variety of leisure pursuits that will give meaning to her life.
B)use defensive strategies to alleviate job stress.
C)disassociate mentally when she is at work.
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Chapter 6: Love
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Q1) __________ is a vital ingredient in a relationship, and jealousy indicates a lack of it-in oneself or one's partner
A)Commitment
B)Passion
C)Intimacy
D)Trust
Q2) As a child, Ann got the message that she needed to be successful in order to be loved. She has a barrier to love which is rooted in the assumption that receiving love from others is based on:
A)putting her own needs before others.
B)a single characteristic of her personality.
C)a need for recognition.
D)a belief in her ability to achieve.
Q3) Self-love is
A)egotistic.
B)an impediment to loving others.
C)essential, since we are not able to love others unless we love and appreciate ourselves.
D)a characteristic of inauthentic love.
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Chapter 7: Relationships
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Q1) If we hope to keep a relationship vital, we must
A)reevaluate and revise our way of being with each other from time to time.
B)rely on others for our personal fulfillment and confirmation as a person.
C)be free of conflicts.
D)meet all of our needs within the relationship.
Q2) Military service personnel are a special population for whom __________ is/are paramount to well-being.
A)physical fitness
B)self and other forgiveness
C)religious affiliation and spirituality
D)battlefield fatigue
Q3) ______________ occurs when one partner remains silent and offers his or her partner no feedback.
A)Stonewalling
B)Social phobia
C)Contempt
D)Shyness
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Chapter 8: Becoming the Woman or Man You Want to Be
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Q1) Concerning men, all of the following are true statements EXCEPT:
A)Men are more likely than women to engage in more than 50 behaviors associated with an increased risk of injury, disease, and death.
B)There is an increased interest in men's consciousness-raising workshops.
C)There is a trend for men to cling more steadfastly to traditional male roles.
D)More men are exploring the impact of their relationship with their father on their current behavior.
Q2) Therapy is often viewed by men as:
A)something that is foreign to the male psyche.
B)a welcome opportunity for personal growth and self-exploration.
C)an experience that is reminiscent of their early socialization.
D)an important journey in life
Q3) __________ involves going beyond the rigid categories of masculine and feminine to achieve a personal synthesis that allows for flexible behaviors in various situations.
A)Gender-bias
B)Gender-stereotyping
C)Gender-role strain
D)Gender-role transcendence
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Chapter 9: Sexuality
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Q1) In the mid-18th century, __________ was erroneously believed to cause blindness and mental illness.
A)sexual addiction
B)sex
C)masturbation
D)oral sex
Q2) According to the text, the __________ generates billions of dollars each year from people in search of sex.
A)prostitution rings
B)health industry
C)government
D)Internet
Q3) ___________ is a close emotional relationship characterized by a deep level of caring for another person.
A)Sexuality
B)Sensuality
C)Intimacy
D)Enmeshment
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Chapter 10: Work and Recreation
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Q1) Helping others, influencing people, finding meaning, prestige, status, friendships, creativity, recognition, adventure, and challenge are examples of:
A)work values.
B)interpersonal values.
C)spiritual values.
D)occupational attitudes.
Q2) __________ on the job can create anxiety and depression and reduce your effectiveness at work.
A)Succeeding
B)Time management
C)Bullying
D)Information gathering
Q3) In many work settings, employees are expected to communicate quickly and effectively using __________, which can subject them to increased stress.
A)email and mobile technology
B)memos and letters
C)telephone calls
D)office meetings
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Chapter 11: Loneliness and Solitude
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Q1) Reliving some of our childhood experiences of loneliness can
A)bring on pain and should be avoided at all costs.
B)be a futile attempt to rewrite the past.
C)help us come to grips with present fears about being alone or lonely.
D)only be done with the help of a counselor.
Q2) Jeff is quite shy and has difficulty meeting new people, making friends, and getting involved in many social activities. Which of the following would NOT be suggested?
A)He put himself in situations where he would be forced to make social contact, even though he feels intimidated.
B)He try to pinpoint the reasons or combination of factors underlying his shyness.
C)He strive to become an extroverted personality since his shyness interferes so much with his life.
D)He challenge the personal fears that keep him from being comfortable in social situations.
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Chapter 12: Death and Loss
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Q1) __________ enables a person to identify one or more individuals who are empowered to speak for the ill person if this individual becomes unable or unwilling to speak for him or herself.
A)Living will
B)Rational suicide
C)Advance directives
D)Durable power of attorney for health care
Q2) __________ is quite common and is often directed toward the deceased and may also be aimed at oneself or at friends, family members, and health care providers.
A)Peace
B)Fear
C)Depression
D)Anger
Q3) Which of the following signs may NOT indicate that an individual is at risk for suicide?
A)absence of a sense of purpose in life
B)giving away prized possessions
C)increased substance use
D)increase in spending time with friends and family
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Chapter 13: Meaning and Values
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Q1) Meaning in life is found through:
A)intense relationships with others rather than through an exclusive and narrow pursuit of self-realization.
B)growing interest in finding meaning through acquisition of material possessions.
C)placing more emphasis on the common good than on our individual needs.
D)the increased use of alcohol and drugs as an attempt to enjoy life in a meaningless society.
Q2) Personal growth:
A)is a destination.
B)is a process, not a destination.
C)is a short process that ends.
D)is not very important.
Q3) Drawing on his experiences in the death camp at Auschwitz, Frankl asserts that the inmates who had a much greater chance of surviving were those who:
A)had a vision of some goal, purpose, or task in life.
B)were able to concentrate on their own survival.
C)had the ability to get their needs met.
D)were able to accept their fate.
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