Exam 1: The Science of Human Development

In order to minimize subjective opinions and personal biases when conducting research, it is important to employ the _____ method.

A _____ period of development is a time in which something must or must not occur to ensure normal development.

Culture refers to a system of shared beliefs, conventions, norms, behaviors, and expectations.

Most periods of development are critical periods.

According to the text, race is _____.

Data that is reported in numbers is known as ______.

The influence of nurture begins at conception.

Most developmental psychologists believe that development is the result of _____.

Which of the following is a benefit of using the survey method in research?

What is a dependent variable?

The approach called _____ refers to the idea that human development is an ongoing and ever-changing interaction.

To determine whether vitamin D consumption slows the progress of multiple sclerosis, a researcher would most likely use _____.

According to social scientists, race is _____.

Parents who spend a great deal of time and money trying to find the best school for their children believe in the importance of _____ as it relates to development.

Participants in a research study must understand and agree to the research procedures and also be made aware of any potential risks associated with the research participation. This process is known as _____.

Human traits can be molded, and yet people maintain a certain durability of identity. This indicates that development is _____.

The only research method that establishes a possible cause-and-effect relationship is _____.

What is an independent variable?

Tim told his friend that he is tall because he inherited "tall" genes from his dad. Tim was claiming that _____ was responsible for his height.

A researcher designed and conducted an experiment to determine whether 350 mg of a certain drug would help patients with bipolar disorder. By designing and conducting this experiment, the researcher _____.