Physical Development Across the Lifespan - AP Psychology
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What is the term for the decline of cognitive function that can occur in aging?
What is the term for the decline of cognitive function that can occur in aging?
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Dementia. Progressive cognitive decline affecting memory and reasoning.
Dementia. Progressive cognitive decline affecting memory and reasoning.
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What is the term for the developmental period characterized by identity exploration?
What is the term for the developmental period characterized by identity exploration?
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Adolescence. Developmental period from puberty to emerging adulthood.
Adolescence. Developmental period from puberty to emerging adulthood.
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Which physical milestone is typically achieved by 9 months of age?
Which physical milestone is typically achieved by 9 months of age?
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Crawling. Major gross motor milestone involving coordinated limb movement.
Crawling. Major gross motor milestone involving coordinated limb movement.
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Which physical milestone is typically achieved by 4 months of age?
Which physical milestone is typically achieved by 4 months of age?
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Rolling over. Early gross motor skill involving trunk rotation.
Rolling over. Early gross motor skill involving trunk rotation.
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What is the term for the rapid physical growth experienced during adolescence?
What is the term for the rapid physical growth experienced during adolescence?
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Growth spurt. Accelerated physical growth period during adolescent development.
Growth spurt. Accelerated physical growth period during adolescent development.
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What is the term for the developmental period characterized by identity exploration?
What is the term for the developmental period characterized by identity exploration?
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Adolescence. Developmental period from puberty to emerging adulthood.
Adolescence. Developmental period from puberty to emerging adulthood.
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What is the primary hormone involved in female puberty?
What is the primary hormone involved in female puberty?
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Estrogen. Primary female hormone driving pubescent physical changes.
Estrogen. Primary female hormone driving pubescent physical changes.
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At what age do most infants begin to show a preference for one hand over the other?
At what age do most infants begin to show a preference for one hand over the other?
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Around 2 years. Age when handedness typically becomes established and observable.
Around 2 years. Age when handedness typically becomes established and observable.
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Which part of the brain is responsible for decision making and continues developing into the mid-20s?
Which part of the brain is responsible for decision making and continues developing into the mid-20s?
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Prefrontal cortex. Brain region controlling executive functions, last to mature.
Prefrontal cortex. Brain region controlling executive functions, last to mature.
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Identify the stage of adulthood often associated with the 'midlife crisis.'
Identify the stage of adulthood often associated with the 'midlife crisis.'
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Middle adulthood. Life stage typically occurring between ages 40-65 years.
Middle adulthood. Life stage typically occurring between ages 40-65 years.
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What is the primary developmental task in late adulthood according to Erikson?
What is the primary developmental task in late adulthood according to Erikson?
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Integrity vs. Despair. Final psychosocial stage focusing on life satisfaction versus regret.
Integrity vs. Despair. Final psychosocial stage focusing on life satisfaction versus regret.
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Which physical change is commonly associated with aging and affects bone density?
Which physical change is commonly associated with aging and affects bone density?
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Osteoporosis. Age-related bone density loss increasing fracture risk.
Osteoporosis. Age-related bone density loss increasing fracture risk.
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Identify the stage of Piaget's cognitive development occurring from 7 to 11 years.
Identify the stage of Piaget's cognitive development occurring from 7 to 11 years.
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Concrete operational stage. Third cognitive stage enabling logical thinking about concrete objects.
Concrete operational stage. Third cognitive stage enabling logical thinking about concrete objects.
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Which primary developmental task is associated with adolescence according to Erikson?
Which primary developmental task is associated with adolescence according to Erikson?
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Identity vs. Role Confusion. Fifth psychosocial stage focusing on self-concept development.
Identity vs. Role Confusion. Fifth psychosocial stage focusing on self-concept development.
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Identify the stage of Piaget's cognitive development occurring from birth to 2 years.
Identify the stage of Piaget's cognitive development occurring from birth to 2 years.
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Sensorimotor stage. First cognitive stage involving learning through sensory experiences.
Sensorimotor stage. First cognitive stage involving learning through sensory experiences.
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Identify the stage of Piaget's cognitive development occurring from age 11 onward.
Identify the stage of Piaget's cognitive development occurring from age 11 onward.
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Formal operational stage. Fourth cognitive stage enabling abstract and hypothetical thinking.
Formal operational stage. Fourth cognitive stage enabling abstract and hypothetical thinking.
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What is the term for the first menstrual period in females?
What is the term for the first menstrual period in females?
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Menarche. Term for the first occurrence of menstruation.
Menarche. Term for the first occurrence of menstruation.
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Identify the stage of Erikson's psychosocial development during early childhood.
Identify the stage of Erikson's psychosocial development during early childhood.
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Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt. Second psychosocial stage emphasizing independence and self-control.
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt. Second psychosocial stage emphasizing independence and self-control.
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Which Erikson stage involves the challenge of generativity in middle adulthood?
Which Erikson stage involves the challenge of generativity in middle adulthood?
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Generativity vs. Stagnation. Seventh psychosocial stage focusing on contributing to society.
Generativity vs. Stagnation. Seventh psychosocial stage focusing on contributing to society.
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Identify the primary hormone involved in male puberty.
Identify the primary hormone involved in male puberty.
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Testosterone. Androgen hormone that drives secondary sexual characteristics in males.
Testosterone. Androgen hormone that drives secondary sexual characteristics in males.
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Which physical milestone is typically achieved by 4 months of age?
Which physical milestone is typically achieved by 4 months of age?
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Rolling over. Early gross motor skill involving trunk rotation.
Rolling over. Early gross motor skill involving trunk rotation.
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Identify the stage of Piaget's cognitive development occurring from 7 to 11 years.
Identify the stage of Piaget's cognitive development occurring from 7 to 11 years.
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Concrete operational stage. Third cognitive stage enabling logical thinking about concrete objects.
Concrete operational stage. Third cognitive stage enabling logical thinking about concrete objects.
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What is the average age range for a child's first spoken words?
What is the average age range for a child's first spoken words?
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12 to 18 months. Typical age range for initial vocabulary development.
12 to 18 months. Typical age range for initial vocabulary development.
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Identify the term for the final stage of Erikson's psychosocial development.
Identify the term for the final stage of Erikson's psychosocial development.
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Integrity vs. Despair. Erikson's eighth stage involving reflection on life's meaning.
Integrity vs. Despair. Erikson's eighth stage involving reflection on life's meaning.
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Which physical change is commonly associated with aging and affects bone density?
Which physical change is commonly associated with aging and affects bone density?
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Osteoporosis. Age-related bone density loss increasing fracture risk.
Osteoporosis. Age-related bone density loss increasing fracture risk.
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Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development occurs from age 2 to 7?
Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development occurs from age 2 to 7?
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Preoperational stage. Second cognitive stage characterized by symbolic thinking and egocentrism.
Preoperational stage. Second cognitive stage characterized by symbolic thinking and egocentrism.
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What is the average age range for children to start walking independently?
What is the average age range for children to start walking independently?
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12 to 15 months. Typical timeframe when toddlers achieve independent walking milestone.
12 to 15 months. Typical timeframe when toddlers achieve independent walking milestone.
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Identify the type of motor skills that involve large muscle activities.
Identify the type of motor skills that involve large muscle activities.
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Gross motor skills. Large muscle groups control walking, jumping, and running movements.
Gross motor skills. Large muscle groups control walking, jumping, and running movements.
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Which primary developmental task is associated with adolescence according to Erikson?
Which primary developmental task is associated with adolescence according to Erikson?
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Identity vs. Role Confusion. Fifth psychosocial stage focusing on self-concept development.
Identity vs. Role Confusion. Fifth psychosocial stage focusing on self-concept development.
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What is the average age for the onset of the ability to sit without support?
What is the average age for the onset of the ability to sit without support?
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6 months. Gross motor milestone requiring core strength and balance.
6 months. Gross motor milestone requiring core strength and balance.
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