Question 1

Which of the following is true of the sociocultural perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  It illuminates the interplay between genetics and development. 
B)  It explains how one's genes interact with one's environment. 
C)  It explores the importance of the unconscious on child development. 
D)  It examines the impact of human diversity on people. 
A)  It illuminates the interplay between genetics and development. 
B)  It explains how one's genes interact with one's environment. 
C)  It explores the importance of the unconscious on child development. 
D)  It examines the impact of human diversity on people.

Question 2

Fixed action patterns are learned behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A scheme can be changed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the process of assimilation. 
B)  comparing old information with new schemes. 
C)  getting more complex as children age according to their genotype. 
D)  the process of accommodation. 
A)  the process of assimilation. 
B)  comparing old information with new schemes. 
C)  getting more complex as children age according to their genotype. 
D)  the process of accommodation.

Question 4

_____ is the study of developmental processes by taking measures of participants of the same age group at different times.

Accepted Answer

A)  The cohort effect 
B)  A time lag 
C)  A standardized test 
D)  The correlational coefficient 
A)  The cohort effect 
B)  A time lag 
C)  A standardized test 
D)  The correlational coefficient

Question 5

Discuss the importance of studying human diversity to students.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Studying diversity is

Question 6

Four-year-old Cynthia's mother gives her an apple each day and tells her that apples are fruits. However, one day, Cynthia's mother gives her an orange. She tells Cynthia that oranges are also fruits. Which of the following is most likely to occur to Cynthia's scheme of fruits?

Accepted Answer

A)  She creates a new scheme for oranges. 
B)  She ignores the new information about oranges. 
C)  She incorporates the information so that her scheme now includes apples and oranges. 
D)  She eliminates the concept of apple, and now her scheme of fruits only contains oranges. 
A)  She creates a new scheme for oranges. 
B)  She ignores the new information about oranges. 
C)  She incorporates the information so that her scheme now includes apples and oranges. 
D)  She eliminates the concept of apple, and now her scheme of fruits only contains oranges.

Question 7

Discuss the challenge presented to cross-sectional research by the cohort effect.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. A major challenge to

Question 8

Elsa is a nutritionist writing a paper on childhood eating habits today compared with a decade ago. She decides to compare what her niece eats today with what she used to eat as a child. She monitors her intake every day by asking her sister and her niece's teacher in school and compiles data through that. Which method of gathering information does Elsa use?

Accepted Answer

A)  A survey 
B)  A naturalistic 
C)  A case study 
D)  An experiment 
A)  A survey 
B)  A naturalistic 
C)  A case study 
D)  An experiment

Question 9

The final stage in Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  latency stage 
B)  anal stage 
C)  genital stage 
D)  oral stage 
A)  latency stage 
B)  anal stage 
C)  genital stage 
D)  oral stage

Question 10

Differentiate between John Locke's writing and Jean-Jacques Rousseau's writings.

Accepted Answer

A)  While Locke argued that children are inherently good, Rousseau argued that children were innately evil. 
B)  While Locke focused on the role of the environment, Rousseau focused on the expression of natural impulses. 
C)  While Locke believed that children should be treated as property and servants, Rousseau believed that children should be treated with respect and care. 
D)  While Locke believed in the traditional views of developmental psychology, Rousseau believed in the modern views of developmental psychology. 
A)  While Locke argued that children are inherently good, Rousseau argued that children were innately evil. 
B)  While Locke focused on the role of the environment, Rousseau focused on the expression of natural impulses. 
C)  While Locke believed that children should be treated as property and servants, Rousseau believed that children should be treated with respect and care. 
D)  While Locke believed in the traditional views of developmental psychology, Rousseau believed in the modern views of developmental psychology.

Question 11

Discuss the benefits of cross-sequential research.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Cross-sequential rese

Question 12

The idea of childhood as a special time of life:

Accepted Answer

A)  was concurrent with a time of ease for children during the Industrial Revolution. 
B)  became evident during the Industrial Revolution, as children became more visible. 
C)  lasted through the Middle Ages; however, it slowed down during the Industrial Revolution. 
D)  corresponded to the Middle Ages and the importance of children in the family during this time. 
A)  was concurrent with a time of ease for children during the Industrial Revolution. 
B)  became evident during the Industrial Revolution, as children became more visible. 
C)  lasted through the Middle Ages; however, it slowed down during the Industrial Revolution. 
D)  corresponded to the Middle Ages and the importance of children in the family during this time.

Question 13

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the use of punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  It decreases the frequency of a behavior. 
B)  It creates feelings of adoration and respect. 
C)  It is considered a positive reinforcer. 
D)  It is considered the best method of child-rearing. 
A)  It decreases the frequency of a behavior. 
B)  It creates feelings of adoration and respect. 
C)  It is considered a positive reinforcer. 
D)  It is considered the best method of child-rearing.

Question 14

John Locke is most likely to agree with the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A)  children are born innately good. 
B)  children are born innately evil. 
C)  children are influenced by their experiences. 
D)  children are indifferent to their surroundings. 
A)  children are born innately good. 
B)  children are born innately evil. 
C)  children are influenced by their experiences. 
D)  children are indifferent to their surroundings.

Question 15

Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development places greater emphasis on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the ego 
B)  the id 
C)  the superego 
D)  the latency 
A)  the ego 
B)  the id 
C)  the superego 
D)  the latency

Question 16

_________ is a concept emphasized by the sociocultural perspective. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnicity 
B)  Life crisis 
C)  Reinforcement 
D)  Structural accommodation 
A)  Ethnicity 
B)  Life crisis 
C)  Reinforcement 
D)  Structural accommodation

Question 17

Which of the following is an outcome of the use of punishment with children?

Accepted Answer

A)  It works even when its delivery is not guaranteed. 
B)  It encourages children to respect authority. 
C)  It may cause feelings of anger and hostility. 
D)  It may provide clear alternatives to unacceptable behavior. 
A)  It works even when its delivery is not guaranteed. 
B)  It encourages children to respect authority. 
C)  It may cause feelings of anger and hostility. 
D)  It may provide clear alternatives to unacceptable behavior.

Question 18

Cross-cultural studies examine children's interactions with their __________. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  mesosystem 
B)  exosystem 
C)  macrosystem 
D)  microsystem 
A)  mesosystem 
B)  exosystem 
C)  macrosystem 
D)  microsystem

Question 19

Discuss the influence of heredity and environment on human behavior.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Today, though, nearly

Question 20

According to Freud, which aspect of our personality is present at birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  The superego 
B)  The id 
C)  The ego 
D)  The archetype 
A)  The superego 
B)  The id 
C)  The ego 
D)  The archetype

Which of the following is true of the sociocultural perspective?

Fixed action patterns are learned behaviors.

A scheme can be changed by:

_____ is the study of developmental processes by taking measures of participants of the same age group at different times.

Discuss the importance of studying human diversity to students.

Four-year-old Cynthia's mother gives her an apple each day and tells her that apples are fruits. However, one day, Cynthia's mother gives her an orange. She tells Cynthia that oranges are also fruits. Which of the following is most likely to occur to Cynthia's scheme of fruits?

Discuss the challenge presented to cross-sectional research by the cohort effect.

The final stage in Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development is the _____.

Differentiate between John Locke's writing and Jean-Jacques Rousseau's writings.

Discuss the benefits of cross-sequential research.

The idea of childhood as a special time of life:

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the use of punishment?

John Locke is most likely to agree with the fact that:

Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development places greater emphasis on _____.

_________ is a concept emphasized by the sociocultural perspective.

Which of the following is an outcome of the use of punishment with children?

Cross-cultural studies examine children's interactions with their __________.

Discuss the influence of heredity and environment on human behavior.

According to Freud, which aspect of our personality is present at birth?

Heredity and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Lifes

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Exam 1: History, Theories, and Methods

Which of the following is true of the sociocultural perspective?

Fixed action patterns are learned behaviors.

A scheme can be changed by:

_____ is the study of developmental processes by taking measures of participants of the same age group at different times.

Discuss the importance of studying human diversity to students.

Four-year-old Cynthia's mother gives her an apple each day and tells her that apples are fruits. However, one day, Cynthia's mother gives her an orange. She tells Cynthia that oranges are also fruits. Which of the following is most likely to occur to Cynthia's scheme of fruits?

Discuss the challenge presented to cross-sectional research by the cohort effect.

The final stage in Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development is the _____.

Differentiate between John Locke's writing and Jean-Jacques Rousseau's writings.

Discuss the benefits of cross-sequential research.

The idea of childhood as a special time of life:

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the use of punishment?

John Locke is most likely to agree with the fact that:

Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development places greater emphasis on _____.

_________ is a concept emphasized by the sociocultural perspective. ​

Which of the following is an outcome of the use of punishment with children?

Cross-cultural studies examine children's interactions with their __________. ​

Discuss the influence of heredity and environment on human behavior.

According to Freud, which aspect of our personality is present at birth?

Heredity and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Lifes

Filters

_________ is a concept emphasized by the sociocultural perspective.

Cross-cultural studies examine children's interactions with their __________.