Question 1

Beginning to walk or beginning to menstruate are examples of development based upon maturation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Today's developmental theorists have adopted a model that considers human development to be the result of complex reciprocal interaction between

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural biases and parenting. 
B)  multiple personal and environmental factors. 
C)  plasticity and maturational patterns. 
D)  social factors and individual development. 
A)  cultural biases and parenting. 
B)  multiple personal and environmental factors. 
C)  plasticity and maturational patterns. 
D)  social factors and individual development.

Question 3

Based on the work of Jean Piaget,which of the following developmental achievements does not belong in a description of children's cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children learn through observation of role models and their environment. 
B)  Children use their senses and motor abilities to explore the world and develop basic concepts of space and time. 
C)  Children begin to use symbols, such as language, to think and communicate. 
D)  Children use their logical thinking skills to solve problems in the everyday world. 
A)  Children learn through observation of role models and their environment. 
B)  Children use their senses and motor abilities to explore the world and develop basic concepts of space and time. 
C)  Children begin to use symbols, such as language, to think and communicate. 
D)  Children use their logical thinking skills to solve problems in the everyday world.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a goal of developmental psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  to explain 
B)  to improve 
C)  to describe 
D)  to predict 
A)  to explain 
B)  to improve 
C)  to describe 
D)  to predict

Question 5

In a research study examining the effects of nutrition on the physical growth of children in early childhood,a researcher randomly assigns a group of children and their parents to meet with a dietician to receive proper dietary instruction.The other group of children do not receive proper dietary guidance.After two years of study,the researcher compares the average growth of the two groups by reviewing their height and weight.The independent variable in this study is ________ and the dependent variable is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dietary instruction; height and weight 
B)  level of activity; height and weight 
C)  parental input; length of the dietary instruction 
D)  height and weight; dietary instruction 
A)  dietary instruction; height and weight 
B)  level of activity; height and weight 
C)  parental input; length of the dietary instruction 
D)  height and weight; dietary instruction

Question 6

Which of the following developmental outcomes would be most consistent with the vulnerability/resilience interactionist model of development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive developmental outcome is possible only for children with few vulnerabilities and many protective factors. 
B)  Very low IQ scores are most common among children who were born with a very low birth weight and who are reared in highly stressed, uninvolved families. 
C)  Normal birth weight infants born into upper socioeconomic status families invariably have superior levels of intelligence. 
D)  Children born into caring, facilitative families have sufficient protective factors to overcome or offset any vulnerabilities that might potentially affect their development. 
A)  Positive developmental outcome is possible only for children with few vulnerabilities and many protective factors. 
B)  Very low IQ scores are most common among children who were born with a very low birth weight and who are reared in highly stressed, uninvolved families. 
C)  Normal birth weight infants born into upper socioeconomic status families invariably have superior levels of intelligence. 
D)  Children born into caring, facilitative families have sufficient protective factors to overcome or offset any vulnerabilities that might potentially affect their development.

Question 7

Our sense of "the right time" to go to college,marry,have children,or retire is determined by our

Accepted Answer

A)  biological clock. 
B)  social clock. 
C)  age norms. 
D)  gender. 
A)  biological clock. 
B)  social clock. 
C)  age norms. 
D)  gender.

Question 8

The term "development" now encompasses the entire lifespan rather than just childhood and adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the lifespan approach to developmental psychology.What factors have enriched our understanding of development? What factors have contributed to the expansion in focus beyond childhood and adolescence?

Accepted Answer

The lifespan approach to developmental p

Question 10

Atypical development can include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  exceptionalities 
B)  developmental delays 
C)  psychological disorders 
D)  death in late adulthood 
A)  exceptionalities 
B)  developmental delays 
C)  psychological disorders 
D)  death in late adulthood

Question 11

In Canada,the belief that adults should retire at age 65 is defined by the social clock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

"Older adults make more memory errors than young and middle-aged adults do." This statement is an example of "prediction," one of the goals of psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ is a term describing a generally negative attitude about aging,typified by the belief that older persons are incompetent or unable to complete required job functions.

Accepted Answer

A)  "Biological clock" 
B)  "Discontinuity" 
C)  "Ageism" 
D)  "Plasticity" 
A)  "Biological clock" 
B)  "Discontinuity" 
C)  "Ageism" 
D)  "Plasticity"

Question 14

A researcher interested in the effects of test anxiety on math test performance finds 40 volunteer students who report high levels of test anxiety.The researcher randomly assigns 20 of the students to a workshop on relaxation techniques and the other 20 students to a workshop on basic computer skills.After four weeks of classes,the researcher compares the average math test scores of the two groups to see which group has better scores.The independent variable in this study is ________ and the dependent variable is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  type of workshop; math test scores 
B)  length of the workshop; test anxiety 
C)  test anxiety; length of the workshops 
D)  math test scores; type of workshop 
A)  type of workshop; math test scores 
B)  length of the workshop; test anxiety 
C)  test anxiety; length of the workshops 
D)  math test scores; type of workshop

Question 15

Dr.Jones requires the students in her developmental psychology class to participate in research on parenting style and childhood punishment.Each student completes a survey and responds to questions about these topics.When all data is collected,Dr.Jones condenses each student's responses and creates an alphabetized summary sheet of the data as a handout for the participants.Is there a problem with this strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes. The preferred methodology for this type of research is to conduct experiments. 
B)  Yes. The ethical principle of participants' right to confidentiality has been violated. 
C)  Yes. There is a problem because the classroom creates a cohort effect. 
D)  No. The students completed the survey without complaint of confidentiality. 
A)  Yes. The preferred methodology for this type of research is to conduct experiments. 
B)  Yes. The ethical principle of participants' right to confidentiality has been violated. 
C)  Yes. There is a problem because the classroom creates a cohort effect. 
D)  No. The students completed the survey without complaint of confidentiality.

Question 16

The term "nature-nurture controversy" is used to describe the debate about the relative contributions of biological processes and experience to individual development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the "lifespan" perspective,_______ have/has helped psychology greatly enhance its understanding of human development.

Accepted Answer

A)  historical theories 
B)  input from many disciplines 
C)  significant increases in the lifespan 
D)  advances in biology 
A)  historical theories 
B)  input from many disciplines 
C)  significant increases in the lifespan 
D)  advances in biology

Question 18

A cross-sectional research study follows a group of subjects over a period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The concept of the critical period would explain why many kindergartners are distressed during the first week of their kindergarten experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A researcher who wants to study how radiation affects a developing human fetus might use a(n)________ research design.

Accepted Answer

A)  case study 
B)  quasi-experimental 
C)  experimental 
D)  naturalistic observation 
A)  case study 
B)  quasi-experimental 
C)  experimental 
D)  naturalistic observation

Beginning to walk or beginning to menstruate are examples of development based upon maturation.

Today's developmental theorists have adopted a model that considers human development to be the result of complex reciprocal interaction between

Based on the work of Jean Piaget,which of the following developmental achievements does not belong in a description of children's cognitive development?

Which of the following is NOT a goal of developmental psychology?

Which of the following developmental outcomes would be most consistent with the vulnerability/resilience interactionist model of development?

Our sense of "the right time" to go to college,marry,have children,or retire is determined by our

The term "development" now encompasses the entire lifespan rather than just childhood and adolescence.

Describe the lifespan approach to developmental psychology.What factors have enriched our understanding of development? What factors have contributed to the expansion in focus beyond childhood and adolescence?

Atypical development can include all of the following except:

In Canada,the belief that adults should retire at age 65 is defined by the social clock.

"Older adults make more memory errors than young and middle-aged adults do." This statement is an example of "prediction," one of the goals of psychology.

________ is a term describing a generally negative attitude about aging,typified by the belief that older persons are incompetent or unable to complete required job functions.

The term "nature-nurture controversy" is used to describe the debate about the relative contributions of biological processes and experience to individual development.

According to the "lifespan" perspective,_______ have/has helped psychology greatly enhance its understanding of human development.

A cross-sectional research study follows a group of subjects over a period of time.

The concept of the critical period would explain why many kindergartners are distressed during the first week of their kindergarten experience.

A researcher who wants to study how radiation affects a developing human fetus might use a(n)________ research design.

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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Exam 1: Basic Concepts and Methods

Beginning to walk or beginning to menstruate are examples of development based upon maturation.

Today's developmental theorists have adopted a model that considers human development to be the result of complex reciprocal interaction between

Based on the work of Jean Piaget,which of the following developmental achievements does not belong in a description of children's cognitive development?

Which of the following is NOT a goal of developmental psychology?

Which of the following developmental outcomes would be most consistent with the vulnerability/resilience interactionist model of development?

Our sense of "the right time" to go to college,marry,have children,or retire is determined by our

The term "development" now encompasses the entire lifespan rather than just childhood and adolescence.

Describe the lifespan approach to developmental psychology.What factors have enriched our understanding of development? What factors have contributed to the expansion in focus beyond childhood and adolescence?

Atypical development can include all of the following except:

In Canada,the belief that adults should retire at age 65 is defined by the social clock.

"Older adults make more memory errors than young and middle-aged adults do." This statement is an example of "prediction," one of the goals of psychology.

________ is a term describing a generally negative attitude about aging,typified by the belief that older persons are incompetent or unable to complete required job functions.

The term "nature-nurture controversy" is used to describe the debate about the relative contributions of biological processes and experience to individual development.

According to the "lifespan" perspective,_______ have/has helped psychology greatly enhance its understanding of human development.

A cross-sectional research study follows a group of subjects over a period of time.

The concept of the critical period would explain why many kindergartners are distressed during the first week of their kindergarten experience.

A researcher who wants to study how radiation affects a developing human fetus might use a(n)________ research design.

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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