Exam 1: The Study of Human Development

Ben is interested in studying the effects of various biological forces on human development. Which of the following topics is probably of least interest to him?

Which of the following analogies could be used to complete the phrase, "Population is to sample as"?

Who developed social cognitive theory?

Based on a study that finds that self-esteem is inversely correlated with college grades, which person would you predict would have the highest grades?

Which theorist is most closely associated with an ecological approach to human development?

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

Avery studies two different cohorts over a 50-year period, testing each subject every five years. What kind of design is Avery using?

Julio is interested in studying how family relationships affect development. What kind of developmental influences is Julio most likely interested in studying?

As Mrs. Olson aged, she matured from being a loving, tender-hearted mother to a bitter and sad elderly lady whose family could not deal with the negative changes in her behaviour. What is the term for the changes in Mrs. Olson's character?

Daisy and Rose are identical twins who were separated at birth. Daisy was raised in the Canada whereas Rose spent her childhood in Austria. Which kind of forces would likely explain most of the differences between their behaviour as teens?

Lori is listening to a lecture in which her professor states, "Psychological and sociological factors are important, but they alone cannot explain the development of human beings." Which concept does Lori's professor seem to be supporting?

Who does your textbook say is most responsible for developing the first life-span perspective?

Lynne always wants to go visit her grandparents because when she visits, they give her a new toy. What are Lynne's grandparents doing to Lynne's visiting behaviour?

Lionel is able to think in an abstract manner, and he can speculate about what his future will hold. At what stage of Piaget's cognitive development has Lionel arrived?

Professor Linwood always makes a point of learning the names of all the students in her class. She used to always be able to do this in her head, but has recently found that she needs note cards to help her remember. What does this change in behaviour illustrate?

Luke and his identical twin Danny are attending an opera. Luke really seems to enjoy the experience, while Danny comments, "I would rather eat glass than listen to this music again." What kinds of forces best explain the reactions of the twins?

How would Erik Erikson most likely respond to the statement, "A mid-life crisis is a normal part of the human life-cycle"?

Ken is attempting to alter the behaviour of his son by controlling the consequences of his son's actions. What is Ken practising?

Which research study subject would you most expect to see from a researcher with a life course perspective?

Virtually all studies done in psychology rely on studying people representative of a larger group. What do we call the groups of people who participate in these studies?