Exam 1: The Study of Human Development

Dr Khumalo says, 'Sure, reinforcement and punishment are important, but how people interpret reinforcement and punishment is even more important.' Given this statement, Dr Khumalo's view is most likely to agree with

Dr Dlamini's students were rightfully upset when he used very accurate weight scales (assessing the weight of each pupil) to determine their marks in a developmental psychology class. This is partially because his method of assessment lacked

Dr Ngcobo is studying how teenagers think about high school by asking them to answer several questions related to their classroom experiences. It is most likely that Dr Ngcobo's research involves a(n) ____ method.

The epigenetic principle is a key component of ____ theory.

Ameena is interested in determining whether children develop virtually the same way in South Africa as they do in other parts of the world. Ameena's research deals primarily with the ____ issue of human development.

Zola is most interested in studying adolescent behaviour occurring at a matric dance. Which method is most likely to help her accomplish this goal?

Neuroscience is the study of the brain and the nervous system in terms of brain-environmental relationships.

Julia is interested in studying how family relationships affect development. Julia is probably most interested in studying ____ influences.

What type of theorist would most likely describe human cognitive development using the analogy of 'mental software'?

A new developmental theory of personality emerges. This new theory states that adult personality is markedly different from personality in childhood, is completely determined by the environment, and develops the same across cultures. Describe the three recurring issues in human development and explain where this new theory stands in relation to these three issues.