Exam 1: The Beginning: The Science of Human Development

Erikson's stages of psychosocial development apply specifically to the childhood years.

Race and ethnicity are different terms for the same thing.

In the case study of David,his IQ changed from about 40 to about 130,and his physical disabilities improved with age.These changes reflect which characteristic of development?

In David's story,although he was exposed to rubella during prenatal development,the higher socioeconomic status of his family made it possible for him to receive the medical and educational care that he needed to thrive.David also had two older brothers who watched out for him.The story of David illustrates the _____ characteristic of development.

IRB stands for:

Genes alone do not determine development;environmental forces also shape development.This information has led to the understanding that many human characteristics are:

_____ research involves asking open-ended questions and reporting answers in narrative,not numerical,form.

A state of mental balance in which people are not confused because they can use their existing thought processes to understand current experiences and ideas is called:

A dependent variable is:

Samantha learned to play the piano as a child and played very well until she stopped practicing in her late teenage years.In her 40s,she decided to start playing the piano again.She quickly realized that she had lost most of her ability to play,so she took lessons to relearn how to play the piano.After several years of lessons,Samantha plays the piano very well.This example illustrates the multi-directional nature of development.

The process by which a response becomes linked to a particular stimulus is called:

A _____ period of development is a time in which a particular type of development must occur if it is to occur at all.

Researchers who want to establish a causal relationship between two variables must use a research design called a(n)"_____."

_____ theories have made us aware of the impact on development of early-childhood experiences,remembered or not.

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.

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

With respect to the concept of multi-directional development,rapid and dramatic change,such as when a larva becomes a mosquito,is an example of:

Within Erikson's theory of psychosocial development,each of the developmental stages is characterized by a particular challenge,or a:

According to evolutionary theory,why are so many people afraid of snakes?

Which example BEST illustrates a critical period?