Question 1

Manuel speaks six languages and has a very good memory. Which of the following systems can he thank for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychological 
B)  Affective 
C)  Societal 
D)  Ecological 
A)  Psychological 
B)  Affective 
C)  Societal 
D)  Ecological

Question 2

At summer camp, Gordon experienced a real sense of belonging for the very first time, connecting significantly with the other kids at camp. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social integration 
B)  Intrinsic meaning 
C)  Plasticity 
D)  Self-insight 
A)  Social integration 
B)  Intrinsic meaning 
C)  Plasticity 
D)  Self-insight

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE of individuals' lives, as they progress through time?

Accepted Answer

A)  They show both continuity and change 
B)  They show neither continuity nor change 
C)  They show continuity, but not change 
D)  They show change, but not continuity 
A)  They show both continuity and change 
B)  They show neither continuity nor change 
C)  They show continuity, but not change 
D)  They show change, but not continuity

Question 4

As a child, Jordan had an accident that has left him with brain damage. As a result, he can't read or write and has trouble with his memory. Which system of development has been most disrupted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological 
B)  Psychologica 
C)  Societal 
D)  Cultural 
A)  Biological 
B)  Psychologica 
C)  Societal 
D)  Cultural

Question 5

Explain how we know about the life expectancy of people who were just born in the last few years.

Accepted Answer

We know about the life expectancy of peo

Question 6

Michael's breathing, blood circulation, and reflexes are all considered elements of which of the following systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological 
B)  Psychological 
C)  Societal 
D)  Psychoanalytic 
A)  Biological 
B)  Psychological 
C)  Societal 
D)  Psychoanalytic

Question 7

Likely advances in _____ and treatment, coupled with ____ can lead to higher standards of living in later life.

Accepted Answer

A)  medical technology; increased Medicare coverage 
B)  insurance reform; improved support services 
C)  medical technology; improved support services 
D)  eliminating poverty; new drugs 
A)  medical technology; increased Medicare coverage 
B)  insurance reform; improved support services 
C)  medical technology; improved support services 
D)  eliminating poverty; new drugs

Question 8

In the U.S., 16-year-olds expect to obtain a driver's license. What concept is best illustrated here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Life expectancy 
B)  Psychological functioning 
C)  Age-graded societal expectations 
D)  Individualism 
A)  Life expectancy 
B)  Psychological functioning 
C)  Age-graded societal expectations 
D)  Individualism

Question 9

A high level of functioning in later life is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  education. 
B)  health. 
C)  lifestyle. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  education. 
B)  health. 
C)  lifestyle. 
D)  all of these.

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE of poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can have an impact on both the biological and psychological systems. 
B)  It cannot have an impact on either the biological or psychological systems. 
C)  It can have an impact on the biological system, but not the psychological system. 
D)  It can have an impact on the psychological system, but not the biological system. 
A)  It can have an impact on both the biological and psychological systems. 
B)  It cannot have an impact on either the biological or psychological systems. 
C)  It can have an impact on the biological system, but not the psychological system. 
D)  It can have an impact on the psychological system, but not the biological system.

Question 11

Which of the following is most likely to bring about change in the societal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic factors 
B)  Insight 
C)  Nutrition 
D)  Entry into new roles 
A)  Genetic factors 
B)  Insight 
C)  Nutrition 
D)  Entry into new roles

Question 12

The biological system is a   ________   system.

Accepted Answer

A)  complex and self-containing 
B)  predictable and predetermined 
C)  linear and static 
D)  multilevel and dynamic 
A)  complex and self-containing 
B)  predictable and predetermined 
C)  linear and static 
D)  multilevel and dynamic

Question 13

Which of the following BEST describes self-insight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sheila is aware of her thoughts and feelings. 
B)  Margot understands which why she is growing. 
C)  Keith is aware of how biology influences his development. 
D)  Keisha desires to know about the world at large. 
A)  Sheila is aware of her thoughts and feelings. 
B)  Margot understands which why she is growing. 
C)  Keith is aware of how biology influences his development. 
D)  Keisha desires to know about the world at large.

Question 14

According to Erik Erikson, as 17-year-old Jamison lives his life, his experiences are produced by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primarily the biological system 
B)  Primarily the psychological system 
C)  Primarily the societal system 
D)  The interaction of biological, psychological, and societal systems 
A)  Primarily the biological system 
B)  Primarily the psychological system 
C)  Primarily the societal system 
D)  The interaction of biological, psychological, and societal systems

Question 15

The psychosocial approach emphasizes the  ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  consistent progression to maturity through childhood 
B)  relatively minimal influence of heredity in development 
C)  universality in common development stages 
D)  biopsychosocial aspects of development 
A)  consistent progression to maturity through childhood 
B)  relatively minimal influence of heredity in development 
C)  universality in common development stages 
D)  biopsychosocial aspects of development

Question 16

Candace has a 7-year-old son, and she would never leave him home alone. But in another country, it is common for 7-year-old boys to have a job and work. This is an example of________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural insight 
B)  internal worldviews 
C)  meaning making 
D)  age-graded expectations 
A)  cultural insight 
B)  internal worldviews 
C)  meaning making 
D)  age-graded expectations

Question 17

According to the textbook, active contribution to one's life can be expressed in numerous ways. The text suggests that the most influential among these is:

Accepted Answer

A)  development of cognitive ability. 
B)  development of a social network. 
C)  development of the epigenetic system. 
D)  establishment of cultural norms. 
A)  development of cognitive ability. 
B)  development of a social network. 
C)  development of the epigenetic system. 
D)  establishment of cultural norms.

Question 18

What term refers to the number of years of life, based on the average length of life for a given population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Life expectancy 
B)  Population index 
C)  Life index 
D)  Population expectancy 
A)  Life expectancy 
B)  Population index 
C)  Life index 
D)  Population expectancy

Question 19

What is meant by the statement that psychological change can be self-directed?

Accepted Answer

The statement that psychological change

Question 20

Most processes through which a person becomes integrated into a community involve the________  system.

Accepted Answer

A)  societal 
B)  psychological 
C)  biological 
D)  physiological 
A)  societal 
B)  psychological 
C)  biological 
D)  physiological

Manuel speaks six languages and has a very good memory. Which of the following systems can he thank for this?

At summer camp, Gordon experienced a real sense of belonging for the very first time, connecting significantly with the other kids at camp. What is this an example of?

Which of the following is TRUE of individuals' lives, as they progress through time?

As a child, Jordan had an accident that has left him with brain damage. As a result, he can't read or write and has trouble with his memory. Which system of development has been most disrupted?

Explain how we know about the life expectancy of people who were just born in the last few years.

Michael's breathing, blood circulation, and reflexes are all considered elements of which of the following systems?

Likely advances in _ and treatment, coupled with can lead to higher standards of living in later life.

In the U.S., 16-year-olds expect to obtain a driver's license. What concept is best illustrated here?

A high level of functioning in later life is associated with

Which of the following is TRUE of poverty?

Which of the following is most likely to bring about change in the societal system?

The biological system is a ________ system.

Which of the following BEST describes self-insight?

According to Erik Erikson, as 17-year-old Jamison lives his life, his experiences are produced by which of the following?

The psychosocial approach emphasizes the ________.

Candace has a 7-year-old son, and she would never leave him home alone. But in another country, it is common for 7-year-old boys to have a job and work. This is an example of________.

According to the textbook, active contribution to one's life can be expressed in numerous ways. The text suggests that the most influential among these is:

What term refers to the number of years of life, based on the average length of life for a given population?

What is meant by the statement that psychological change can be self-directed?

Most processes through which a person becomes integrated into a community involve the________ system.

Major Theories for Understanding Human Development

Psychosocial Theory

The Period of Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

Lnfancy First 24 Months

Toddlerhood Ages 2 to 4 Years

Early School Age 4 to 6 Years

Middle Childhood 6 to 12 Years

Early Adolescence 12 to 18 Years

Later Adolescence 18 to 24 Years

Early Adulthood 24 to 34 Years Angel

Middle Adulthood 34 to 60 Years

Later Adulthood 60 to 75 Years

Elderhood 75 Until Death

Understanding Death Dying and Bereavement

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Exam 1: The Development Through Life Perspective

Manuel speaks six languages and has a very good memory. Which of the following systems can he thank for this?

At summer camp, Gordon experienced a real sense of belonging for the very first time, connecting significantly with the other kids at camp. What is this an example of?

Which of the following is TRUE of individuals' lives, as they progress through time?

As a child, Jordan had an accident that has left him with brain damage. As a result, he can't read or write and has trouble with his memory. Which system of development has been most disrupted?

Explain how we know about the life expectancy of people who were just born in the last few years.

Michael's breathing, blood circulation, and reflexes are all considered elements of which of the following systems?

Likely advances in _____ and treatment, coupled with ____ can lead to higher standards of living in later life.

In the U.S., 16-year-olds expect to obtain a driver's license. What concept is best illustrated here?

A high level of functioning in later life is associated with

Which of the following is TRUE of poverty?

Which of the following is most likely to bring about change in the societal system?

The biological system is a ________ system.

Which of the following BEST describes self-insight?

According to Erik Erikson, as 17-year-old Jamison lives his life, his experiences are produced by which of the following?

The psychosocial approach emphasizes the ________.

Candace has a 7-year-old son, and she would never leave him home alone. But in another country, it is common for 7-year-old boys to have a job and work. This is an example of________.

According to the textbook, active contribution to one's life can be expressed in numerous ways. The text suggests that the most influential among these is:

What term refers to the number of years of life, based on the average length of life for a given population?

What is meant by the statement that psychological change can be self-directed?

Most processes through which a person becomes integrated into a community involve the________ system.

Major Theories for Understanding Human Development

Psychosocial Theory

The Period of Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

Lnfancy First 24 Months

Toddlerhood Ages 2 to 4 Years

Early School Age 4 to 6 Years

Middle Childhood 6 to 12 Years

Early Adolescence 12 to 18 Years

Later Adolescence 18 to 24 Years

Early Adulthood 24 to 34 Years Angel

Middle Adulthood 34 to 60 Years

Later Adulthood 60 to 75 Years

Elderhood 75 Until Death

Understanding Death Dying and Bereavement

Filters

Likely advances in _ and treatment, coupled with can lead to higher standards of living in later life.