Exam 1: The Science of Human Development

Dr. Bloom wanted to learn whether ice cream preferences are different at different stages of development. For her study, she conducted a one-time assessment in which she asked a group of 5-year-olds, a group of 15-year-olds, and a group of 30-year-olds to identify their favorite ice cream. Dr. Bloom conducted a _____.

Development is divided into three domains: biosocial, _____, and psychosocial.

IRB stands for _____.

Which is an example of the influence of nature?

The science of human development examines how, but not why, people change over time.

Which of the following is a characteristic of scientific observation?

Socioeconomic status is also called social class.

The term cohort refers to individuals born in the same geographical region and within the same social class.

What is plasticity?

A hypothesis is a(n) _____.

The _____ domain includes all of the growth and change that occur in a person's body and the genetic, nutritional, and health factors that affect that growth and change.

As children get older, they tend to sleep fewer hours. This relationship is an example of a(n) _____ correlation.

If a researcher finds a positive correlation between school grades and school attendance, one can conclude that _____.

What does it mean when a correlation exists between two variables?

The term that refers to the traits inherited at conception is _____.

Scientists believe that race is genetic.

Which type of research design combines the cross-sectional design with the longitudinal research design?