Chapter 10: Life Span Development
Multiple Choice



1.  

A group of people born during the same historical time period is called



2.  

The structure that attaches a fetus to its mother's uterus and provides nourishment is called the



3.  

A child has facial deformities, heart defects, cognitive impairments, and stunted growth. The child likely suffers from



4.  

Rachel is a strong willed child, who is moody and intense. She often throws temper tantrums and adapts poorly to change. Thomas and Chess would say her temperament is



5.  

Which of the following is the correct order for Piaget's four stages of development?



6.  

An individual who perceives everything from their own perception is exhibiting



7.  

Lawrence Kohlberg developed a theory of



8.  

Researchers who study language development in deaf children who have deaf parents have found that the children



9.  

Other than sleeping, children spend the most time



10.  

The onset of sexual maturation in adolescence is known as



11.  

What is menarche?



12.  

What percent of adolescents drop out of high school?



13.  

What did Erikson call developing a stable sense of self and making the transition from dependence on others to dependence on oneself?



14.  

Rebecca is attending community college to explore various career choices and has put off making a career decision. Which description fits Rebecca best?



15.  

According to Erikson, what must young people develop before they can commit to an intimate relationship?

Note: answer choices in this exercise are randomized.

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