Question 1

What per cent of the world's population lives in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20%

Question 2

Which theory of human development has endured better?

Accepted Answer

A)  Freud's psychosexual theory 
B)  Erikson's psychosocial theory 
C)  Gilbert's biosocial theory 
D)  Hall's biobehavioural theory 
A)  Freud's psychosexual theory 
B)  Erikson's psychosocial theory 
C)  Gilbert's biosocial theory 
D)  Hall's biobehavioural theory

Question 3

What is the advantage of the experimental method?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can detect correlations. 
B)  It allows for a high degree of control over the participant's behaviour. 
C)  It helps describe the behaviour of a single participant. 
D)  It follows a group of participants over many phases of measurement. 
A)  It can detect correlations. 
B)  It allows for a high degree of control over the participant's behaviour. 
C)  It helps describe the behaviour of a single participant. 
D)  It follows a group of participants over many phases of measurement.

Question 4

Unlike Freud, Erikson proposed that human development continues ____ and is not solely determined by the years of childhood.

Accepted Answer

A)  throughout the lifespan 
B)  into the teenage years 
C)  until the mid-20s 
D)  until a midlife crisis 
A)  throughout the lifespan 
B)  into the teenage years 
C)  until the mid-20s 
D)  until a midlife crisis

Question 5

Daquon, who is 4 years old, at times notices that his penis becomes erect and is fascinated by this 'strange' phenomenon. According to Freud, Daquon is in the ____ stage of psychosexual development.

Accepted Answer

A)  oral 
B)  anal 
C)  phallic 
D)  fixation 
A)  oral 
B)  anal 
C)  phallic 
D)  fixation

Question 6

It is a basic statistical principle of scientific research that ____, meaning that when two variables are correlated, it is not possible to tell whether one variable ___ the other.

Accepted Answer

A)  the standard curve is always correlational; is expressed by 
B)  quasi-experiments have functionality; is related to 
C)  correlation does not imply causation; caused 
D)  hypotheses always support the theory; acted as a catalyst for 
A)  the standard curve is always correlational; is expressed by 
B)  quasi-experiments have functionality; is related to 
C)  correlation does not imply causation; caused 
D)  hypotheses always support the theory; acted as a catalyst for

Question 7

Which of the following best describes how the scientific community views Darwin's proposal of evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most researchers have discounted the theory of evolution, as it lacks empirical and scientific support. 
B)  Darwin's theory of evolution received a high degree of support at its initial proposal; however, in recent times it has lost the backing of the scientific community. 
C)  There is an enormous amount of evidence that has accumulated to verify the theory and support the principle of natural selection as the main mechanism of evolutionary change. 
D)  Darwin's theory of evolution has been abandoned for the more comprehensive and scientifically supported theory of intelligent design. 
A)  Most researchers have discounted the theory of evolution, as it lacks empirical and scientific support. 
B)  Darwin's theory of evolution received a high degree of support at its initial proposal; however, in recent times it has lost the backing of the scientific community. 
C)  There is an enormous amount of evidence that has accumulated to verify the theory and support the principle of natural selection as the main mechanism of evolutionary change. 
D)  Darwin's theory of evolution has been abandoned for the more comprehensive and scientifically supported theory of intelligent design.

Question 8

____ claims that many traits and characteristics in human development are influenced by our evolutionary history.

Accepted Answer

A)  Evolutionary psychology 
B)  Social Darwinism 
C)  Cultural anthropology 
D)  Natural psychology 
A)  Evolutionary psychology 
B)  Social Darwinism 
C)  Cultural anthropology 
D)  Natural psychology

Question 9

Dr. Mitchell is conducting a research study on temperament. As a basis of this study, he plans to follow 1,000 subjects from the age of 5 to the age of 35. At periodic times he will revisit subjects and their temperament. Dr. Mitchell's research study is planned to last for 30 years. Which of the following best describes the type of research Dr. Mitchell is conducting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnographic research 
B)  Quasi-experimental research 
C)  Longitudinal research 
D)  Cross-sectional research 
A)  Ethnographic research 
B)  Quasi-experimental research 
C)  Longitudinal research 
D)  Cross-sectional research

Question 10

What type of design collects data on a sample of people on a single occasion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Survey method 
B)  Longitudinal method 
C)  Cross-sectional method 
D)  Correlational method 
A)  Survey method 
B)  Longitudinal method 
C)  Cross-sectional method 
D)  Correlational method

Question 11

The Upper Palaeolithic period was from ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  40,000 to about 10,000 years ago 
B)  4,000 to about 1,000 years ago 
C)  60,000 to about 300,000 years ago 
D)  6,000 to about 60,000 years ago 
A)  40,000 to about 10,000 years ago 
B)  4,000 to about 1,000 years ago 
C)  60,000 to about 300,000 years ago 
D)  6,000 to about 60,000 years ago

Question 12

Why would you expect the textbook author, Arnett, to use Bronfenbrenner's model as a frame for his book more than Freud's theory?

Accepted Answer

Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory empha

Question 13

According to Erikson, what is the developmental challenge during early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity vs. identity confusion 
B)  Intimacy vs. isolation 
C)  Generativity vs. stagnation 
D)  Ego integrity vs. despair 
A)  Identity vs. identity confusion 
B)  Intimacy vs. isolation 
C)  Generativity vs. stagnation 
D)  Ego integrity vs. despair

Question 14

LaWanda has a high school diploma and is currently working as a waitress but is attending school in hopes of becoming a paediatrician. Her current socio-economic status is likely ____; however, when she becomes an established paediatrician, her socio-economic status will be ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  low; high 
B)  high; moderate 
C)  high; low 
D)  moderate; low 
A)  low; high 
B)  high; moderate 
C)  high; low 
D)  moderate; low

Question 15

The Dharmashastras include four life courses that were reflective of the stages of a man's life. What important period of life is missing from this model of life stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  infancy and early childhood 
B)  marriage and parenthood 
C)  grandparenting 
D)  end of life 
A)  infancy and early childhood 
B)  marriage and parenthood 
C)  grandparenting 
D)  end of life

Question 16

The sample should represent the ____, which is the entire category of people the sample represents.

Accepted Answer

A)  theory 
B)  population 
C)  variable 
D)  hypothesis 
A)  theory 
B)  population 
C)  variable 
D)  hypothesis

Question 17

What general values do developing countries tend to regard highly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collectivistic 
B)  Individualistic 
C)  Traditional 
D)  Modern 
A)  Collectivistic 
B)  Individualistic 
C)  Traditional 
D)  Modern

Question 18

What is the main strength of a cross-sectional study? It can ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  isolate the influence of a generation 
B)  be completed quickly and inexpensively 
C)  assess the influence of time between measurements 
D)  assess the strength of a relationship 
A)  isolate the influence of a generation 
B)  be completed quickly and inexpensively 
C)  assess the influence of time between measurements 
D)  assess the strength of a relationship

Question 19

During what stage did Freud believe the child represses sexual desires and focuses his or her energy on learning social and intellectual skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anal 
B)  Phallic 
C)  Latency 
D)  Genital 
A)  Anal 
B)  Phallic 
C)  Latency 
D)  Genital

Question 20

According to Erikson, what is the developmental challenge during toddlerhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trust vs. mistrust 
B)  Autonomy vs. shame and doubt 
C)  Initiative vs. guilt 
D)  Industry vs. inferiority 
A)  Trust vs. mistrust 
B)  Autonomy vs. shame and doubt 
C)  Initiative vs. guilt 
D)  Industry vs. inferiority

What per cent of the world's population lives in the United States?

Which theory of human development has endured better?

What is the advantage of the experimental method?

Unlike Freud, Erikson proposed that human development continues ____ and is not solely determined by the years of childhood.

Daquon, who is 4 years old, at times notices that his penis becomes erect and is fascinated by this 'strange' phenomenon. According to Freud, Daquon is in the ____ stage of psychosexual development.

It is a basic statistical principle of scientific research that __, meaning that when two variables are correlated, it is not possible to tell whether one variable _ the other.

Which of the following best describes how the scientific community views Darwin's proposal of evolution?

____ claims that many traits and characteristics in human development are influenced by our evolutionary history.

What type of design collects data on a sample of people on a single occasion?

The Upper Palaeolithic period was from ______.

Why would you expect the textbook author, Arnett, to use Bronfenbrenner's model as a frame for his book more than Freud's theory?

According to Erikson, what is the developmental challenge during early adulthood?

LaWanda has a high school diploma and is currently working as a waitress but is attending school in hopes of becoming a paediatrician. Her current socio-economic status is likely ; however, when she becomes an established paediatrician, her socio-economic status will be .

The Dharmashastras include four life courses that were reflective of the stages of a man's life. What important period of life is missing from this model of life stages?

The sample should represent the ____, which is the entire category of people the sample represents.

What general values do developing countries tend to regard highly?

What is the main strength of a cross-sectional study? It can ____.

During what stage did Freud believe the child represses sexual desires and focuses his or her energy on learning social and intellectual skills?

According to Erikson, what is the developmental challenge during toddlerhood?

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Exam 1: A Cultural Approach to Human Development

What per cent of the world's population lives in the United States?

Which theory of human development has endured better?

What is the advantage of the experimental method?

Unlike Freud, Erikson proposed that human development continues ____ and is not solely determined by the years of childhood.

Daquon, who is 4 years old, at times notices that his penis becomes erect and is fascinated by this 'strange' phenomenon. According to Freud, Daquon is in the ____ stage of psychosexual development.

It is a basic statistical principle of scientific research that ____, meaning that when two variables are correlated, it is not possible to tell whether one variable ___ the other.

Which of the following best describes how the scientific community views Darwin's proposal of evolution?

____ claims that many traits and characteristics in human development are influenced by our evolutionary history.

What type of design collects data on a sample of people on a single occasion?

The Upper Palaeolithic period was from ______.

Why would you expect the textbook author, Arnett, to use Bronfenbrenner's model as a frame for his book more than Freud's theory?

According to Erikson, what is the developmental challenge during early adulthood?

LaWanda has a high school diploma and is currently working as a waitress but is attending school in hopes of becoming a paediatrician. Her current socio-economic status is likely ____; however, when she becomes an established paediatrician, her socio-economic status will be ____.

The Dharmashastras include four life courses that were reflective of the stages of a man's life. What important period of life is missing from this model of life stages?

The sample should represent the ____, which is the entire category of people the sample represents.

What general values do developing countries tend to regard highly?

What is the main strength of a cross-sectional study? It can ____.

During what stage did Freud believe the child represses sexual desires and focuses his or her energy on learning social and intellectual skills?

According to Erikson, what is the developmental challenge during toddlerhood?

Genetics and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Child

Infancy

Toddlerhood

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Adolescence

Emerging Adulthood

Young Adulthood

Middle Adulthood

Late Adulthood

Death and Afterlife Beliefs

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It is a basic statistical principle of scientific research that __, meaning that when two variables are correlated, it is not possible to tell whether one variable _ the other.

LaWanda has a high school diploma and is currently working as a waitress but is attending school in hopes of becoming a paediatrician. Her current socio-economic status is likely ; however, when she becomes an established paediatrician, her socio-economic status will be .