Exam 1: The Study of Human Development

Albert believes he can successfully ski down a steep mountain. Which of the following would Bandura most likely say about Albert?

Fred grew up in the 1960s when a traditional family included a mother, father and two children. What does Fred's experience demonstrate?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between biological, psychological, and sociocultural forces in human development?

Ashlyn wonders if the attack on New York on September 11, 2001, will impact the career goals of individuals who were adolescents at the time of the attack. Which perspective does this kind of question best reflect?

What type of theorist would most likely describe human cognitive development using the analogy of "mental software"?

When asked to explain why children sometimes act violently, Dr. Zylar responds, "Generally speaking, these children are driven by forces that are mostly unconscious." Which theory is Dr. Zylar most likely a proponent of?

Brandon's developmental psychology teacher believes human development is best conceptualized as progressing discontinuously through several qualitatively different stages of thinking. What is his instructor most likely to be?

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

In an experiment designed to determine whether taking vitamin A before attending a social event is associated with improved self-esteem, what is the dependent variable?

Mick's biggest challenge in life is to think of his life as satisfactory and worth living. According to psychosocial theory, which stage of life is Mick most likely in?