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Question 21

How do controversial children gain popularity?

a) By being very quiet
b) By showing acts of kindness
c) By acting tough
d) By avoiding social interactions

Correct Answer: c) By acting tough

Explanation: Controversial children often gain popularity through behaviors such as acting tough, which may make them more noticed, though not always liked by all peers.

Question 22

What are the characteristics of neglected children?

a) They are often both liked and disliked by peers
b) They are ignored by peers but not actively disliked
c) They are the most sociable children
d) They are always involved in peer groups

Correct Answer: b) They are ignored by peers but not actively disliked

Explanation: Neglected children tend to be overlooked by their peers, meaning they neither receive positive attention nor are they disliked.

Question 23

What are the consequences of not being accepted by peers?

a) Increased conflict, lack of confidence, and difficulty adjusting
b) Improved academic performance
c) Decreased emotional distress
d) Increased leadership roles

Correct Answer: a) Increased conflict, lack of confidence, and difficulty adjusting

Explanation: Children who are not accepted by their peers often experience more conflict, lower self-esteem, and have a harder time adjusting socially.

Question 24

How does living with single parents impact children?

a) It has no effect on children
b) It leads to lower economic status in the household, negatively impacting children
c) It improves children’s academic performance
d) It guarantees stronger family bonds

Correct Answer: b) It leads to lower economic status in the household, negatively impacting children

Explanation: Living with a single parent often results in a lower household income, which can negatively impact children’s access to resources and opportunities.

Question 25

What happens during early adulthood?

a) Individuals form intimate relationships and focus on work
b) Individuals retire from their jobs
c) Individuals focus on raising grandchildren
d) Individuals face cognitive decline

Correct Answer: a) Individuals form intimate relationships and focus on work

Explanation: Early adulthood is marked by the formation of intimate relationships, starting families, and focusing on career development.

Question 26

What happens in middle adulthood?

a) Individuals begin learning new skills in school
b) Aging becomes visible, and individuals are at the peak of productivity in work and love
c) Individuals retire from their careers
d) Physical growth accelerates

Correct Answer: b) Aging becomes visible, and individuals are at the peak of productivity in work and love

Explanation: Middle adulthood is when aging starts to become noticeable, but it is also a period where individuals are highly productive in their personal and professional lives.

Question 27

What is life expectancy?

a) The maximum number of years a person can live
b) The average number of years members of a population are expected to live
c) The length of time people spend in school
d) The age at which people are considered elderly

Correct Answer: b) The average number of years members of a population are expected to live

Explanation: Life expectancy refers to the average number of years that individuals in a population are projected to live, based on statistical averages.

Question 28

What does healthy life expectancy measure?

a) How long individuals can live without illness
b) Equivalent years of full health a newborn is expected to have
c) The total number of years a population can live
d) How long individuals remain employed

Correct Answer: b) Equivalent years of full health a newborn is expected to have

Explanation: Healthy life expectancy measures the years of life a newborn can expect to live in good health, without major illness or disability.

Question 29

What is the climacteric?

a) The phase when children enter puberty
b) The midlife phase when fertility declines
c) A period of childhood growth
d) A stage of adolescent brain development

Correct Answer: b) The midlife phase when fertility declines

Explanation: The climacteric refers to the phase in midlife when fertility decreases, marking the end of reproductive capability, particularly for women.

Question 30

How is late adulthood categorized?

a) Young-old, old-old, oldest-old, and centenarians
b) Early, middle, and late elderly
c) Child, adolescent, and senior stages
d) Mid-adulthood and post-adulthood

Correct Answer: a) Young-old, old-old, oldest-old, and centenarians

Explanation: Late adulthood is categorized into different age groups, including young-old (65-84), old-old (85+), oldest-old, and centenarians (those over 100 years).

Question 31

What are some common sensory changes in adulthood?

a) No changes occur
b) Changes in vision and hearing
c) Improvement in all senses
d) Loss of taste and smell only

Correct Answer: b) Changes in vision and hearing

Explanation: Adults often experience sensory changes, such as declines in vision and hearing, as they age.

Question 32

What is osteoporosis?

a) A disorder affecting brain function
b) A decrease in bone density, making bones fragile
c) A condition affecting muscle mass
d) An increase in bone strength

Correct Answer: b) A decrease in bone density, making bones fragile

Explanation: Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become less dense and more fragile, increasing the risk of fractures.

Question 33

What are primary sexual characteristics?

a) Visible signs of maturity like facial hair
b) Changes in reproductive organs
c) Height and weight gain
d) Development of muscles

Correct Answer: b) Changes in reproductive organs

Explanation: Primary sexual characteristics involve changes in the reproductive organs, such as the ovaries in females and the testes in males, during puberty.

Question 34

What are secondary sexual characteristics?

a) Growth of reproductive organs
b) Signs of sexual maturity in other parts of the body, such as deeper voice or breast development
c) A person’s emotional maturity
d) Changes in cognitive function

Correct Answer: b) Signs of sexual maturity in other parts of the body, such as deeper voice or breast development

Explanation: Secondary sexual characteristics refer to features like facial hair, breast development, or a deeper voice, which signal sexual maturity but are not directly involved in reproduction.

Question 35

What are the internal reproductive organs in females?

a) Kidneys, bladder, urethra
b) Vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries
c) Lungs, stomach, intestines
d) Heart, liver, pancreas

Correct Answer: b) Vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries

Explanation: The internal reproductive organs in females include the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, which are critical for reproduction.

Question 36

What is menopause?

a) The period of rapid growth during adolescence
b) The cessation of menstruation and end of a woman’s reproductive years
c) A temporary halt in fertility
d) The start of puberty in females

Correct Answer: b) The cessation of menstruation and end of a woman's reproductive years

Explanation: Menopause refers to the natural end of a woman's reproductive cycle, marked by the cessation of menstrual periods and a decline in fertility.

Question 37

What are the characteristics of authoritative parenting style?

a) High control, high responsiveness
b) Low control, low responsiveness
c) High control, low responsiveness
d) Low control, high responsiveness

Correct Answer: a) High control, high responsiveness

Explanation: Authoritative parenting involves a balance of high expectations with warmth and responsiveness, encouraging independence while setting clear boundaries.

Question 38

What are the characteristics of authoritarian parenting style?

a) High control, low responsiveness
b) Low control, high responsiveness
c) High control, high responsiveness
d) Low control, low warmth

Correct Answer: a) High control, low responsiveness

Explanation: Authoritarian parenting is characterized by strict rules and high expectations, but with low warmth and responsiveness, often leading to compliance out of fear.

Question 39

What is the pincer grasp?

a) Using only the palm to grab objects
b) Ability to grasp an object using the forefinger and thumb
c) Holding an object using the whole hand
d) Using toes to pick up objects

Correct Answer: b) Ability to grasp an object using the forefinger and thumb

Explanation: The pincer grasp is an important motor skill where an infant uses the forefinger and thumb to pick up small objects, indicating developing fine motor skills.

Question 40

What are the four lobes of the brain?

a) Cerebellum, medulla, occipital, parietal
b) Frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal
c) Sensory, motor, visual, auditory
d) Anterior, posterior, inferior, superior

Correct Answer: b) Frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal

Explanation: The brain has four lobes: frontal (responsible for thinking and planning), parietal (processing touch), occipital (processing visual information), and temporal (processing auditory information).

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