Exam 1: The Study of Human Development

When discussing child development, Olaf uses terms like the "terrible 2s" and the "tranquil 3s." These ideas are most compatible with a ____ view.

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

Outcomes of developmental research can have important implications for social policy.

The epigenetic principle is a key component of ___________ theory.

The strength of correlational research lies in its ability to determine cause.

Which best exemplifies the basic premise of life-cycle forces?

The notion that development is best described in terms of a series of abrupt shifts in behavior best fits with the _____ approach.

Melissa is doing a study where volleyball players are interviewed about their role on the team and perceived capabilities for playing in Saturday's game. Melissa seems to be assessing the ___________ of the volleyball players.

Brandon's developmental psychology teacher believes human development is best conceptualized as progressing discontinuously through several qualitatively different stages of thinking. His instructor is likely a(n)

An effective punishment

After completing their study, researchers send a copy of their findings to a scientific journal in hopes of having it published. This reflects which step of the research process?

Describe the epigenetic principle and how it might relate to the continuity-discontinuity issue in developmental psychology.

In a(n) _____ observation study, people are observed as they behave spontaneously in some real-life situation.

A publishing company does a study to determine whether using a study guide for a textbook improves performance on psychology exams. In this study, grades on the psychology exams would constitute the _______ variable.

Researchers studying of life satisfaction compared measures of life satisfaction over a 17-year period of time. This is an example of the use of a(n) ________ research design.

When asked to explain why children sometimes act violently, Dr. Zylar responds, "Generally speaking, these children are driven by conflicts between what they wish to do and what society wishes them to do." It is most likely that Dr. Zylar would be a proponent of _____________ theory.

If you believe in continuity, you believe that development is best characterized as following a smooth progression.

Dr. Gauche likes to make fun of student comments in class. She finds that every time she does this, students make fewer comments the rest of the class period. Apparently, Dr. Gauche's jokes are ____ the students for talking in class.

Sara believes that memory processes develop the same way in all children. Sara is most likely to support a _____ position regarding human development.