Exam 1: The Development Through Life Perspective

Giovanni sustained a serious injury to his brain and spinal cord during the hockey game. Who among the following specialists should his parents seek for consultation?

Poverty is primarily considered an element of the ______system.

Which aspect of development is illustrated in the case of Ruth Hamilton?

In the context of human development, to what does the term plasticity refer?

Define culture and describe how culture may influence the view of life span human development. What is the role of culture in the societal system?

Which of the following LEAST describes the biological system?

How is the study of life span development related to an understanding of life expectancy?

Which factor is most likely to contribute to families living in poverty?

The biological system alerts us to the severity of a threat or crisis through the development of

Which of the following is most likely to result from a negative resolution to a normative crisis?

It is likely that people will be healthier in older age rather than live much longer than current life expectancy.

A poor diet, lacking essential vitamins, minerals, and supplements, seems to________.

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

People can live longer and healthier lives by

The concept of identity, the meaning we give to ourselves and our sense of purpose, connects us to others. This concept best illustrates the link between the psychological and________  systems.

Which descriptor most accurately reflects the psychosocial approach?

Which scenario best illustrates how the environment influences the biological system?

The Moore family's elderly grandmother hosts an annual family celebration at the family farm every spring. Which system does this ritual best illustrate?

How does the case of Rose illustrate the relationships among the biological, psychological, and societal systems?

Psychological change is partly guided by genetic information.