Exam 1: Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

Researchers agree that development ends in adulthood.

Dr. Ellis was interested in peer relationships and so he studied 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders in the fall, winter, spring, and summer. Dr. Ellis was using a longitudinal research design.

Allison is approaching her 60th birthday. She realizes that her eyesight and hearing are not as good as they used to be, and when visiting her daughter in graduate school, climbing the stairs to the fourth floor has become more difficult. However, Allison has also become more patient over the years, is better at solving difficult problems, and has a more confident and favorable view of herself than she had in her 20s and 30s. This example shows that development is ______.

What term do scientists use to refer to the information collected during research?

Prior to beginning any study, Professor Clark's research team carefully explains the research to potential participants, answers questions, and helps them to determine if the study is right for them. Professor Clark and his team are showing respect for participants' ______.

Which example illustrates discontinuous change?

Which data collection method is the most flexible?

One of the most important criticisms of Freud's theory is that it ______.

Bailey is a graduate student in clinical psychology. As part of her training, Bailey works with children and families affected by autism. Each week, Bailey participates in a team meeting that consists of a school psychologist, social worker, speech and language therapist, and nursing students. This example illustrates what type of approach to understanding how people grow, think, and interact with their world?

Which term refers to a participant's ability to make and implement decisions?

What is the term for the Freudian periods in which unconscious drives are focused on different parts of the body?

A criticism of cross-cultural research is that it emphasizes ______.

The question, "What is the purpose or adaptive value of infant-parent attachment?" is best answered by ______.

Ten-month-old Tauji often smiles and laughs, and is rarely cranky unless he is hungry or tired. Due to his easy temperament, Tauji's parents and other adults enjoy interacting with him. He receives frequent hugs and kisses which, in turn, results in more positive interactions. The interaction between Tauji's behavior and the supportive environment in which he is being raised is an example of ______.

Think about an interesting topic related to the study of lifespan human development, and the steps needed to plan a research study. First, identify the topic. Next, describe the research design that would best fit the topic; include why the research design is the best fit. Finally, describe the method or methods of data collection. Be sure to mention the strengths and limitations associated with each method.

Development scientists must avoid conflicts of interest, especially while conducting research studies.

Research illustrates that development consists of both gains and losses, as well as growth and decline, throughout the lifespan. This means that development is ______.

Which method consists of a survey that is typically a set of multiple choice questions, and is designed to collect data from large samples of people?

Researchers have found that reading to infants and toddlers leads to gains in language development, as well as enhanced school readiness skills. The relationship between reading to infants and toddlers and favorable developmental outcomes is ______.

Which approach to development focuses only on human actions that can be observed and objectively verified?