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Developmental Psychology

  1. Researchers studying infants have found that self-concept is present at birth.

    a. True
    b. False

  2. Researchers have found that when asked to describe themselves, Asian children generally mention

    a. distinguishing features.
    b. their reflection in the mirror as if it were another person.
    c. social roles and relationships.
    d. nothing; they remain quiet out of respect for the researcher.

  3. Suicide is

    a. the leading cause of death in adolescence.
    b. not a concern in this age group.
    c. the sixth leading cause of death in adolescence.
    d. the third leading cause of death in adolescence.

  4. All of the following blur the border between adolescence and adulthood in American society except

    a. older children are more likely to return to live at home with their parents.
    b. the influence of religion.
    c. men and women are waiting longer to marry and have children.
    d. people are taking longer to complete their education.

  5. Eighty percent of those who get divorced report fearing they made the wrong decision.

    a. True
    b. False