Exam 1: Introduction

The information-processing approach to development is concerned mainly with

A way in which a context influences development that is characterized by events that are common to people of a particular generation because of historical circumstances.

The developmental period from birth to about 2 years.

Whereas Jean Piaget emphasized the biological processes of cognitive development,Lev Vygotsky emphasized the effects of __________ on development.

After completing a study,a researcher must inform all the participants of the complete purpose and the results of the study.This is mandated by what APA ethical concept?

In additional to chronological age,list and briefly describe the three other ways that "age" has been conceptualized.

The concept of discontinuity is characterized by all of the following,EXCEPT

List the eight life-span developmental periods (in chronological order).

Our relationships with others,changes in emotions,and changes in personality are all examples of __________ processes.

Which of the following is an example of social policy?

A research design that allows one to describe the strength of relationship between two variables; however,cause and effect cannot be determined.

Levi was in New York on the day that the World Trade Center was destroyed by terrorists.He is now afraid to fly.This is an example of how a __________ event can influence a person's development.

Briefly discuss the nature-nurture controversy.

Marie-Ann is 6 months old.When her mother hears her cries of hunger,she comes and feeds her; and when Marie-Ann is uncomfortable,her mother comes and moves her around until she is comfortable.Through these actions,Marie-Ann is learning that the world is a good place.What stage of psychosocial development is Marie-Ann currently in?

People with similar occupational,educational,and economic characteristics are said to share the same

Continuity is to __________ as discontinuity is to __________.

Which of the following is a criticism of behavioral theory?

On your first day of class,the Professor Red-Elk claims that for too long we have focused on the development of only young children.She argues that the development of adults and elderly people is just as important.This professor is articulating a __________ view.

List (in order)the five environmental systems in ecological theory that were proposed by Urie Bronfenbrenner.Provide a short definition/description of each system.

The developmental period from about 40 years to about 60 years.It is generally characterized by concern for the next generation and reaching career goals.