Exam 1: Lifespan Development: an Introduction

Gabe was born at 32 weeks of gestation. He is considered at some risk, because he was not able to complete the __________ period intrauterinely.

Ruzha has been living in the United States for over a year now. She rarely thinks of herself as Bulgarian now and is so firmly embedded in the culture that she dreams in English. Ruzha may be said to understand the American culture at a(n) __________ level.

According to your text, biology plus environment equals development within the confines of a particular:

What type of design should be used to understand stability and change?

The developmental period known as infancy lasts from birth to about:

One of the most important features of development is __________ and as such is the major focus of your text.

A(n) __________ is a prediction that can be tested through research and subsequently supported or rejected.

Which data collection technique offers the opportunity of discovering causes and effects in real-life settings?

Hawaiian children are often seen as disruptive in classrooms with low motivation, yet they show remarkable responsibility in caring for their siblings and maintaining their homes. This dichotomy shows the importance of understanding culture at the __________ level.

The fundamental approach to understanding behavior through the scientific method is through:

The variable that the experimenter changes, while all other factors are held constant, is called the:

Rose and Amber are on a game show where the contestant who thinks of the answer and responds by pressing an indicator button first wins. Rose is 63 and Amber is 38. If Amber out competes Rose, research on older adults would suggest Amber's advantage is due to:

Which of the following were risk factors for the children studied by Werner and Smith (1992)?

Fiorella's parents are amazed at how quickly she is growing. The only other stage in Fiorella's life that will match this growth spurt occurred before she was born. Fiorella is probably:

Which section of the research article states the purpose of the article?

What requirement has been established by the American Psychological Association for treatment of research subjects?

Of the following 75 year olds, who is most likely to show low scores according to the Seattle Longitudinal Study of Adult Intelligence?

What would be the best method to accurately assess cognitive ability of an older person?

Of the following, which is an appropriate example of systematic change from a developmental perspective?

The __________ period of development involves nine months of rapid growth during which organs appear.