Question 1

What does the holistic perspective of development emphasize?

Accepted Answer

A)  the active role of the child in his or her own development 
B)  development is a lifelong process that is continual and cumulative 
C)  the interdependent way in which all components of the self determine development 
D)  the belief that all the members of the family influence the development of each other 
A)  the active role of the child in his or her own development 
B)  development is a lifelong process that is continual and cumulative 
C)  the interdependent way in which all components of the self determine development 
D)  the belief that all the members of the family influence the development of each other

Question 2

From the following correlation coefficients select the correlation coefficient that indicates the strongest relationship and the weakest relationship.Also,for each correlation coefficient,indicate whether the values for the two variables would tend to move in the same direction or in opposite directions.
+0.79-0.85+0.50-0.21+0.01-0.46

Accepted Answer

The correlation coefficient is a statist

Question 3

Explain how the clinical method of gathering data differs from a structured interview or questionnaire.

Accepted Answer

The clinical method of gathering data di

Question 4

How have our changing conceptions of childhood influenced Canadian policy and the development of children's rights?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How have our changing conceptions of childhood...

Question 5

Which research method did Darwin and others use in compiling their "baby biographies"?

Accepted Answer

A)  structured observation 
B)  cross-sectional comparison 
C)  case study 
D)  clinical interview 
A)  structured observation 
B)  cross-sectional comparison 
C)  case study 
D)  clinical interview

Question 6

How can researchers try to reduce observer influence in naturalistic observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  videotape participants using a concealed camera 
B)  introduce themselves to the participants before beginning their observations 
C)  tell participants that all their responses will be kept strictly confidential 
D)  record only socially desirable behaviours and ignore socially undesirable behaviours 
A)  videotape participants using a concealed camera 
B)  introduce themselves to the participants before beginning their observations 
C)  tell participants that all their responses will be kept strictly confidential 
D)  record only socially desirable behaviours and ignore socially undesirable behaviours

Question 7

Which statement best exemplifies the holistic approach to development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parents notice the gaps in the child's abilities and must work to fill those gaps. 
B)  Traits or abilities are distinct and show separate developmental patterns of change. 
C)  Aspects of developmental change are interrelated. 
D)  Developmental trends in human and nonhuman animals are similar. 
A)  Parents notice the gaps in the child's abilities and must work to fill those gaps. 
B)  Traits or abilities are distinct and show separate developmental patterns of change. 
C)  Aspects of developmental change are interrelated. 
D)  Developmental trends in human and nonhuman animals are similar.

Question 8

Identify two potential drawbacks to the use of case studies.

Accepted Answer

Case studies are a valuable research met

Question 9

What was the general attitude toward children in ancient Europe?

Accepted Answer

A)  The child deserved legal protection by the government. 
B)  The child should be coddled and pampered by parents. 
C)  The child was the property of parents, with no rights of its own. 
D)  The child was given life to provide eventual support to parents. 
A)  The child deserved legal protection by the government. 
B)  The child should be coddled and pampered by parents. 
C)  The child was the property of parents, with no rights of its own. 
D)  The child was given life to provide eventual support to parents.

Question 10

What is the term for studies that compare children in two naturally existing situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-sectional 
B)  experimental 
C)  quasi-experimental 
D)  correlational 
A)  cross-sectional 
B)  experimental 
C)  quasi-experimental 
D)  correlational

Question 11

What is a measure said to be if it accurately measures what it is designed to measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  valid 
B)  reliable 
C)  objective 
D)  generative 
A)  valid 
B)  reliable 
C)  objective 
D)  generative

Question 12

Which research methodology provides both an advantage and disadvantage because it allows for flexibility and adaptability to the individual child?

Accepted Answer

A)  a standardized interview or questionnaire 
B)  the clinical method 
C)  naturalistic observation 
D)  structured observation 
A)  a standardized interview or questionnaire 
B)  the clinical method 
C)  naturalistic observation 
D)  structured observation

Question 13

Of the following,which correlation coefficient indicates the strongest relationship between two variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  +0.80 
B)  +0.65 
C)  -0.70 
D)  -0.89 
A)  +0.80 
B)  +0.65 
C)  -0.70 
D)  -0.89

Question 14

How long has adolescence been recognized as a distinct phase of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  since early Roman times 
B)  since the early 17th century 
C)  since the 1950s 
D)  since the early 20th century 
A)  since early Roman times 
B)  since the early 17th century 
C)  since the 1950s 
D)  since the early 20th century

Question 15

When a correlation coefficient has a positive sign,what does it indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The two factors being measured move in opposite directions. 
B)  There is no relationship between the two factors being measured. 
C)  There is a significant relationship between the two factors being measured. 
D)  The two factors being measured move in the same direction. 
A)  The two factors being measured move in opposite directions. 
B)  There is no relationship between the two factors being measured. 
C)  There is a significant relationship between the two factors being measured. 
D)  The two factors being measured move in the same direction.

Question 16

In which ancient society were boys deliberately treated very harshly to toughen them to become disciplined soldiers in adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rome 
B)  Israel 
C)  Britain 
D)  Sparta 
A)  Rome 
B)  Israel 
C)  Britain 
D)  Sparta

Question 17

In comparison to laboratory studies,what is the primary advantage of using a field experimental design?

Accepted Answer

A)  They often have a real-world quality that experimental studies lack. 
B)  They are more useful than experimental studies for determining cause-and-effect relationships. 
C)  They are less expensive than experimental studies. 
D)  They use a more representative sample of the general population. 
A)  They often have a real-world quality that experimental studies lack. 
B)  They are more useful than experimental studies for determining cause-and-effect relationships. 
C)  They are less expensive than experimental studies. 
D)  They use a more representative sample of the general population.

Question 18

Which statement best describes a cross-sectional study spanning an age range of four years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual differences are tracked over a four-year period. 
B)  Temporal descriptions of behaviour are obtained over a four-year period. 
C)  The data gathered are comparable to that of a four-year longitudinal study. 
D)  The data gathered across a four-year age span can be collected at the same time. 
A)  Individual differences are tracked over a four-year period. 
B)  Temporal descriptions of behaviour are obtained over a four-year period. 
C)  The data gathered are comparable to that of a four-year longitudinal study. 
D)  The data gathered across a four-year age span can be collected at the same time.

Question 19

Of the following,which correlation coefficient indicates the weakest relationship between two variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  +0.95 
B)  +0.70 
C)  -0.69 
D)  -0.85 
A)  +0.95 
B)  +0.70 
C)  -0.69 
D)  -0.85

Question 20

What is the term for the variable that is observed or measured during an experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent 
B)  independent 
C)  confounding 
D)  bi-directional 
A)  dependent 
B)  independent 
C)  confounding 
D)  bi-directional

What does the holistic perspective of development emphasize?

Explain how the clinical method of gathering data differs from a structured interview or questionnaire.

How have our changing conceptions of childhood influenced Canadian policy and the development of children's rights?

Which research method did Darwin and others use in compiling their "baby biographies"?

How can researchers try to reduce observer influence in naturalistic observation?

Which statement best exemplifies the holistic approach to development?

Identify two potential drawbacks to the use of case studies.

What was the general attitude toward children in ancient Europe?

What is the term for studies that compare children in two naturally existing situations?

What is a measure said to be if it accurately measures what it is designed to measure?

Which research methodology provides both an advantage and disadvantage because it allows for flexibility and adaptability to the individual child?

Of the following,which correlation coefficient indicates the strongest relationship between two variables?

How long has adolescence been recognized as a distinct phase of life?

When a correlation coefficient has a positive sign,what does it indicate?

In which ancient society were boys deliberately treated very harshly to toughen them to become disciplined soldiers in adulthood?

In comparison to laboratory studies,what is the primary advantage of using a field experimental design?

Which statement best describes a cross-sectional study spanning an age range of four years?

Of the following,which correlation coefficient indicates the weakest relationship between two variables?

What is the term for the variable that is observed or measured during an experiment?

Theories of Human Development

Hereditary Influences on Development

Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborns Readiness for Life

Physical Development

Early Cognitive Foundations

Cognitive Development

Cognitive Development

Intelligence

Development of Language and Communication Skills

Emotional Development,temperament,and Attachment

Development of the Self and Social Cognition

Sex Differences and Similarities,gender-Role Development,and Sexual Behavior

Moral Development,altruism,and Aggression

The Family

Extrafamilial Influences

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Exam 1: Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Its Research Strategies

What does the holistic perspective of development emphasize?

Explain how the clinical method of gathering data differs from a structured interview or questionnaire.

How have our changing conceptions of childhood influenced Canadian policy and the development of children's rights?

Which research method did Darwin and others use in compiling their "baby biographies"?

How can researchers try to reduce observer influence in naturalistic observation?

Which statement best exemplifies the holistic approach to development?

Identify two potential drawbacks to the use of case studies.

What was the general attitude toward children in ancient Europe?

What is the term for studies that compare children in two naturally existing situations?

What is a measure said to be if it accurately measures what it is designed to measure?

Which research methodology provides both an advantage and disadvantage because it allows for flexibility and adaptability to the individual child?

Of the following,which correlation coefficient indicates the strongest relationship between two variables?

How long has adolescence been recognized as a distinct phase of life?

When a correlation coefficient has a positive sign,what does it indicate?

In which ancient society were boys deliberately treated very harshly to toughen them to become disciplined soldiers in adulthood?

In comparison to laboratory studies,what is the primary advantage of using a field experimental design?

Which statement best describes a cross-sectional study spanning an age range of four years?

Of the following,which correlation coefficient indicates the weakest relationship between two variables?

What is the term for the variable that is observed or measured during an experiment?

Theories of Human Development

Hereditary Influences on Development

Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborns Readiness for Life

Physical Development

Early Cognitive Foundations

Cognitive Development

Cognitive Development

Intelligence

Development of Language and Communication Skills

Emotional Development,temperament,and Attachment

Development of the Self and Social Cognition

Sex Differences and Similarities,gender-Role Development,and Sexual Behavior

Moral Development,altruism,and Aggression

The Family

Extrafamilial Influences

Filters