Exam 1: The Study of Human Development.

Sally steps on her bathroom scale, and it tells her that she weighs 145 pounds. When she steps on it again after her shower, she gets the same result. In fact, it has told her that her weight is stable at 145 pounds for several days now. This is very distressing to Sally, because she knows she actually only weighs around 127 pounds. Based on her observations, what can more accurately be said about the measurements provided by Sally's scale?

Which of the following is NOT one of the levels of one's environment as postulated by the ecologicaltheory of Urie Bronfenbrenner?

The biopsychosocial framework organizes the contributions of many different forces in human development. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

According to the information-processing theory, the human mind is analogous to a computer and contains both mental "software" and mental "hardware."

As a result of reading several research articles on the long-term effects of daycare, a state legislature passes a new law mandating that all daycare providers modify their practices to be in consistent with this research. This action reflects

When Dr. Bentley is asked to explain troubled adolescents, she says, "The only way to explain the problems of adolescents is to study them in relation to their parents and the culture that surrounds them." Dr. Bentley is most likely a proponent of ____ theory.

The life-span perspective in human development maintains the position that most of our development is complete by the time we finish our adolescent years.

The strength of a relationship between two variables is indicated by the ____ of the correlation coefficient.

Which of the following is the primary limitation of using correlational research methods?

Marjorie believes that her husband, Tom, is an excellent father because he was born with a gentle nature and an abundance of patience. Tom, on the other hand, believes that he is a good father because he learned to be one from his own parents. Which fundamental question of human development does this issue address?

A subset of a population is called a(n) _______________.

Martika is an accomplished businesswoman, and has decided to retire at the age of 53 years. She has begun taking cello lessons, something in which she has always been interested. While her friends keep telling her that it is too late for her to learn such a complex skill, she has started getting rather good on her instrument. Martika's midlife development of a new skill demonstrates

A study in which people of different ages are all measured at the same time in order to assess developmental differences is called a

According to the ecological theory of human development, the ____ provides connections across microsystems.

Your authors give a demonstration of the proper way to cite research that has been previously conducted and published by two professionals, Smith and Jones. The research was conducted in 2012. Which of the following is the correct format for such a citation?

The fact that babies from around the world tend to develop language skills at approximately the same age is support for which of the following concepts from the study of human development?

Primarily based on the early work of Sigmund Freud, _______________ theories hold that development is largely determined by how well people resolve conflicts they encounter at different ages.

Which of the following is NOT one of the key aspects of human development, as described by your textbook?

David is a pharmacist, and has worked as such for nearly 30 years. He hopes that someday his son will take over his drugstore, and so from an early age he has been "grooming" young Daniel to follow in his footsteps. He has taught Daniel about how to dispense medications, has let Daniel watch as he prepares difficult prescriptions, and has encouraged his son to enjoy chemistry and biology in school. In a very real way, Daniel has been serving as a young apprentice to his father for most of his life. Which theorist would be most attentive to this sociocultural influence on Daniel's life?

Matti finds himself unable to adjust to college because he doesn't seem to have the study skills necessary to earn passing grades. Matti's predicament would probably best be explained by