Give an example of a biological, a psychological, and a social factor that might contribute to gender differences.

Provide two examples of how children seek to fit in with their groups and are influenced by them.

Three major issues are addressed by psychologists in the study of human development. Identify and state how all three might explain how children's traits and abilities develop.

Describe how Lev Vygotsky viewed the role of the following in a child's cognitive development • Language • Scaffolding ( modem-day term ) • Zone of proximal development. How did his theory differ from that of Jean Piaget?

Neurologically, what is the function of pruning? a. Pruning creates new connections between synapses through repeated experiences. b. Pruning reduces the negative effects of teratogens by eliminating neural waste. c. Pruning increases the weight of the brain through enriching experiences. d. Pruning creates areas in the brain used in learning mathematics. e. Pruning eliminates unused neural pathways.

Diego likes to play sports and video games, whereas Sara likes to sing. dance, and play "house." This example best: depicts which of the following? a. Gender identity. b. Gender typing. c. Gender schema. d. Social learning theory. e. Gender expression.

The Millers have 1-year-old fraternal twins who are generally calm and have a predictable schedule. However, they become very distressed when they are left at the day care each morning. Apply each of the following terms to the situation at the day care with the Miller twins. • Secure attachment • Temperament

According to research which of the following is more common among males than females? a. Physical aggression. b. Smiling. c. Relational aggression. d. Averting one's eyes. e. Apologizing.

Even though they complain about how much they pay each year, the Singers dutifully pay their taxes. Provide an explanation Kohlberg might give for the reasoning behind the Singers' tax-paying behavior for each of his stage of moral thinking.

Compare and contrast the influence parents and peers have on a child's development, giving one example for each.

Gender _____ are the social expectations that guide men and women's behavior. Gender _____ is a person's sense of being male or female. a. concepts; role. b. preferences; role c. roles; preference. d. roles; identity. e. roles; preference.

Studies done by Harry and Margaret Harlow found that a. nutrition was the most important factor in attachment. b. contact comfort was the most important factor in attachment. c. the surrogate mother's appearance was the most important attachment factor. d. monkeys were equally likely to become attached to either surrogate mother. e. the monkeys didn't form attachments to the surrogate mothers.

Provide two examples of how children are influenced by their peers.

Numerous biological, psychological, and social-cultural factors affect the way we age. Explain one example for each of the three that contributes to successful aging.