Exam 1: The Study of Human Development

Carrie takes notes on the behaviors exhibited by college students attending a frat party. This study would best be described as

A(n)_______________ is a consequence that decreases the future likelihood of the behavior that it follows.

An effective punishment ​

Demonstrate and understanding of operant conditioning by differentiating between positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment.

A researcher is going to do a longitudinal study of cognitive development in elementary school-age children. What problems are this researcher going to have that could be avoided if she were to do a cross-sectional study instead?

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

The epigenetic principle provides the basis for psychosocial theory's sequence of stages.

Which word is the best description of the meaning of the term "reliability?"

The fact that George is worried about how the recession will impact his current job status is best associated with

The field of ____ gives us information about how the four developmental forces interact with each other.

Morticia finds that whenever she talks to her daughter about her obnoxious behavior, the obnoxious behavior increases in frequency. Apparently, Morticia's talks are ____ her daughter's obnoxious behavior.

The epigenetic principle is a key component of ____ theory.

Multidirectionality, plasticity, historical context, and multiple causation are all key features of the ____ perspective.

Dr. Nuriama is interested in studying the way people spend their time when they are in their own homes alone. Which method is Dr. Nuriama most likely to use for this study?

When describing the development of his son Pitt, Brad says, "The best way to describe it is in terms of a slow computer with a small memory getting faster processor and more storage space." This type of description would suggest that Brad adheres to a(n)____ approach to development.

Lisa is getting ready to apply for graduate school. In order to focus on this goal, she is resigning from her posts as editor of the campus newspaper and president of her sorority. These changes in Lisa's life are an example of

When Alfonso says, "It would have been tough to be a father at age 21, but being one at age 28 is super," he is noting the important role that ____ factors play in human development.

Rutger believes that, rather than progressing through a sequence of stages, mental processes gradually get more complex and efficient. Rutger is most likely a proponent of

Which researcher is most likely doing a cross-sectional study?

Human development research plays a role in establishing laws and regulations. Which laws or regulations are is an example of this?