The current demographic shift can be clearly seen in graphical depictions of populations among different age groups, with the most recent shape in the U.S. resembling a __________.

The “Strange Situation” test is primarily used by psychologists in order to:

All of the following are examples of problems infants could experience as a result of malnutrition EXCEPT for:

Which theory suggests that older adults become increasingly focused on emotional satisfaction and happiness with age, resulting in behavioral shifts designed to maximize these components?

6-year-old Reggie can quickly recognize and name objects and can easily catch a ball which is thrown at him. His younger brother Mark is much less speedy and skillful in these areas. Given this information, what is the best explanation for Reggie’s superior performance?

Fill in the Blanks: When 18-month old Grace saw a zebra at the zoo for the first time, she excitedly called out, “Horsey!”. Grace’s mother gently corrected her daughter, and told her that it wasn’t a horse, but a zebra. In this case, Piaget would say that Grace had initially attempted to _________ the zebra into her schema of horses, but her mother’s correction caused Grace to instead _________ her schema.

Fill in the Blank: When an experience is required in order for normal brain maturation to occur, it is considered to be ____________.

Regulating emotions (such as a child stopping before hitting their sibling after getting angry with them) is an example of:

Based on early cross-sectional studies of IQ at different ages, psychologists believed which of the following statements to be true regarding aging and intelligence?

If a psychologist believes that a child’s instincts and hormones are the primary origin for developing gender roles, then this psychologist is most likely: