Question 1

What is one aspect of social integration that has been linked to improved health and longevity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having siblings 
B)  Being in a committed relationship 
C)  Working in an office setting 
D)  Living in an urban environment 
A)  Having siblings 
B)  Being in a committed relationship 
C)  Working in an office setting 
D)  Living in an urban environment

Question 2

The meaning-making system focuses on the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  predictable nature of humankind 
B)  diversity of cultures 
C)  search for identity 
D)  need for stability 
A)  predictable nature of humankind 
B)  diversity of cultures 
C)  search for identity 
D)  need for stability

Question 3

The psychosocial approach seeks to understand the internal experiences that are________   .

Accepted Answer

A)  relevant prior to the age of 12 
B)  relevant after the age of 12 
C)  products of interactions among biological, psychological, and societal systems 
D)  influenced by the societal system 
A)  relevant prior to the age of 12 
B)  relevant after the age of 12 
C)  products of interactions among biological, psychological, and societal systems 
D)  influenced by the societal system

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a change factor for the biological system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetically guided maturation 
B)  Environmental toxins 
C)  Creative insight 
D)  Accidents and diseases 
A)  Genetically guided maturation 
B)  Environmental toxins 
C)  Creative insight 
D)  Accidents and diseases

Question 5

Which of these is an example of a change factor for the societal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  An accident 
B)  Technological change 
C)  Self direction 
D)  Nutrition 
A)  An accident 
B)  Technological change 
C)  Self direction 
D)  Nutrition

Question 6

Dale is 12 years old and is being raised by a single mother who recently lost her job. Dale and his mom are now homeless and experiencing poverty for the first time. Chip is 6 years old. He is being raised by an unemployed single father. Chip and his father have been living in poverty since Chip's birth. According to research on poverty, who is more at risk for negative consequences pertaining to health, cognitive development, and school achievement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dale only 
B)  Chip only 
C)  Both Dale and Chip 
D)  Neither Dale nor Chip, because they are being raised by a parent 
A)  Dale only 
B)  Chip only 
C)  Both Dale and Chip 
D)  Neither Dale nor Chip, because they are being raised by a parent

Question 7

The biological, psychological, and societal systems are responsive and adapt to changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which statement is an assumption of the Newman and Newman text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human growth peaks in middle childhood. 
B)  The study of human development is primarily theoretical. 
C)  Behavior must be interpreted in the context of settings and relationships. 
D)  Human behavior has the same meaning across sociocultural borders. 
A)  Human growth peaks in middle childhood. 
B)  The study of human development is primarily theoretical. 
C)  Behavior must be interpreted in the context of settings and relationships. 
D)  Human behavior has the same meaning across sociocultural borders.

Question 9

Retirement, dating in old age, and second or third careers are all part of a complex network of policies and practices that are being called into question. Which factor is the biggest influence in this shift?

Accepted Answer

A)  Life expectancies 
B)  Governmental regulations 
C)  Population plasticity 
D)  Brain science 
A)  Life expectancies 
B)  Governmental regulations 
C)  Population plasticity 
D)  Brain science

Question 10

Jennifer is being raised in a low-income family. Marjorie is being raised in a high-income family. Which of the following is TRUE of their risk of prenatal exposure to environmental toxins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jennifer's risk is higher than Marjorie's. 
B)  Jennifer's risk is lower than Marjorie's. 
C)  Jennifer's risk is equal to Marjorie's. 
D)  There is no relationship between their risk and family income level. 
A)  Jennifer's risk is higher than Marjorie's. 
B)  Jennifer's risk is lower than Marjorie's. 
C)  Jennifer's risk is equal to Marjorie's. 
D)  There is no relationship between their risk and family income level.

Question 11

Why do we need to understand the whole person in studying human development?

Accepted Answer

A)  We function as individuals. 
B)  Our families do not affect our development. 
C)  We function in an integrated manner. 
D)  Our developmental outcomes are a result of external factors. 
A)  We function as individuals. 
B)  Our families do not affect our development. 
C)  We function in an integrated manner. 
D)  Our developmental outcomes are a result of external factors.

Question 12

Which group has the shortest life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  White females 
B)  African American females 
C)  White males 
D)  African American males 
A)  White females 
B)  African American females 
C)  White males 
D)  African American males

Question 13

Which social change is brought about by longer life expectancies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishing anti-discrimination norms 
B)  Delaying marriage and reproduction 
C)  Retiring earlier 
D)  Adapting less frequently to environmental cues 
A)  Establishing anti-discrimination norms 
B)  Delaying marriage and reproduction 
C)  Retiring earlier 
D)  Adapting less frequently to environmental cues

Question 14

Differentiate between "nature" and "nurture."

Accepted Answer

The terms "nature" and "nurture" refer t

Question 15

All cultures support physical growth and health in similar ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Ruth Hamilton's motivation and personal goal to travel the world is an example of something that might be analyzed using which system?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Select one of the six assumptions of human development. Discuss the implications of this assumption for life span analysis. Critically evaluate the usefulness of this assumption for understanding human development.

Accepted Answer

One assumption of human development is t

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE of the biological system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It cannot modify the social system. 
B)  It is stable over time. 
C)  It is guided by genetics. 
D)  It cannot modify the psychological system. 
A)  It cannot modify the social system. 
B)  It is stable over time. 
C)  It is guided by genetics. 
D)  It cannot modify the psychological system.

Question 19

Discuss why poverty is a risk factor for development by considering biopsychosocial aspects.

Accepted Answer

Poverty is a significant risk factor for

Question 20

Which factor is a societal influence that has increased longevity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicare and Medicaid 
B)  Smoking cessation 
C)  Eating better 
D)  Reduction in heart disease 
A)  Medicare and Medicaid 
B)  Smoking cessation 
C)  Eating better 
D)  Reduction in heart disease

What is one aspect of social integration that has been linked to improved health and longevity?

The meaning-making system focuses on the ________.

The psychosocial approach seeks to understand the internal experiences that are________ .

Which of the following is NOT a change factor for the biological system?

Which of these is an example of a change factor for the societal system?

The biological, psychological, and societal systems are responsive and adapt to changes.

Which statement is an assumption of the Newman and Newman text?

Retirement, dating in old age, and second or third careers are all part of a complex network of policies and practices that are being called into question. Which factor is the biggest influence in this shift?

Jennifer is being raised in a low-income family. Marjorie is being raised in a high-income family. Which of the following is TRUE of their risk of prenatal exposure to environmental toxins?

Why do we need to understand the whole person in studying human development?

Which group has the shortest life expectancy?

Which social change is brought about by longer life expectancies?

Differentiate between "nature" and "nurture."

All cultures support physical growth and health in similar ways.

Ruth Hamilton's motivation and personal goal to travel the world is an example of something that might be analyzed using which system?

Select one of the six assumptions of human development. Discuss the implications of this assumption for life span analysis. Critically evaluate the usefulness of this assumption for understanding human development.

Which of the following is TRUE of the biological system?

Discuss why poverty is a risk factor for development by considering biopsychosocial aspects.

Which factor is a societal influence that has increased longevity?

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

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Exam 1: The Development Through Life Perspective

What is one aspect of social integration that has been linked to improved health and longevity?

The meaning-making system focuses on the ________.

The psychosocial approach seeks to understand the internal experiences that are________ .

Which of the following is NOT a change factor for the biological system?

Which of these is an example of a change factor for the societal system?

The biological, psychological, and societal systems are responsive and adapt to changes.

Which statement is an assumption of the Newman and Newman text?

Retirement, dating in old age, and second or third careers are all part of a complex network of policies and practices that are being called into question. Which factor is the biggest influence in this shift?

Jennifer is being raised in a low-income family. Marjorie is being raised in a high-income family. Which of the following is TRUE of their risk of prenatal exposure to environmental toxins?

Why do we need to understand the whole person in studying human development?

Which group has the shortest life expectancy?

Which social change is brought about by longer life expectancies?

Differentiate between "nature" and "nurture."

All cultures support physical growth and health in similar ways.

Ruth Hamilton's motivation and personal goal to travel the world is an example of something that might be analyzed using which system?

Select one of the six assumptions of human development. Discuss the implications of this assumption for life span analysis. Critically evaluate the usefulness of this assumption for understanding human development.

Which of the following is TRUE of the biological system?

Discuss why poverty is a risk factor for development by considering biopsychosocial aspects.

Which factor is a societal influence that has increased longevity?

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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