Question 1

Which of the following is a weakness of the survey method of research?

Accepted Answer

A)  It uses open- and closed-ended questions. 
B)  They have the ability to sample a large number of people. 
C)  They are used for a wide number of topics. 
D)  People are more likely to answer with the view toward social desirability. 
A)  It uses open- and closed-ended questions. 
B)  They have the ability to sample a large number of people. 
C)  They are used for a wide number of topics. 
D)  People are more likely to answer with the view toward social desirability.

Question 2

What does the traditional view of human development state about developmental change in adulthood?

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A)  There are few or no changes that occur during adulthood. 
B)  There are extreme changes that occur during adulthood. 
C)  There are constant changes that occur during adulthood. 
D)  There are more changes in earlier adulthood than in later adulthood. 
A)  There are few or no changes that occur during adulthood. 
B)  There are extreme changes that occur during adulthood. 
C)  There are constant changes that occur during adulthood. 
D)  There are more changes in earlier adulthood than in later adulthood.

Question 3

Informed consent in research contains all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  risks. 
B)  right to withdraw. 
C)  detailed hypothesis. 
D)  description of what is involved. 
A)  risks. 
B)  right to withdraw. 
C)  detailed hypothesis. 
D)  description of what is involved.

Question 4

The issue or controversy over whether development is influenced by biology or environment.

Accepted Answer

nature-nur

Question 5

An eclectic theory of development assumes that

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A)  development is a dynamic and variable process. 
B)  no single theory can account for all of human development. 
C)  the different developmental theories are all correct and complete within their own contexts. 
D)  the more contemporary theories are more accurate than those created before 1950. 
A)  development is a dynamic and variable process. 
B)  no single theory can account for all of human development. 
C)  the different developmental theories are all correct and complete within their own contexts. 
D)  the more contemporary theories are more accurate than those created before 1950.

Question 6

The developmental period of transition from childhood to early adulthood characterized by rapid physical changes and the development of primary and secondary sexual characteristics.

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Question 7

According to Jean Piaget,each stage is

Accepted Answer

A)  quantitatively the same as the previous stage. 
B)  qualitatively the same as the previous stage. 
C)  quantitatively different from the previous stage. 
D)  qualitatively different from the previous stage. 
A)  quantitatively the same as the previous stage. 
B)  qualitatively the same as the previous stage. 
C)  quantitatively different from the previous stage. 
D)  qualitatively different from the previous stage.

Question 8

Two developmental psychologists are having a conversation.One believes in the traditional view of developmental change; the other believes in the life-span view.Most likely,they would DISAGREE about

Accepted Answer

A)  the scientific methods used to study development. 
B)  whether the tabula rasa or innate goodness positions were correct. 
C)  whether most developmental change occurs in infancy and early childhood or in later phases of development. 
D)  whether the earlier theorists,such as Freud and Jung,were correct or whether the later theorists such as Piaget and Skinner were correct. 
A)  the scientific methods used to study development. 
B)  whether the tabula rasa or innate goodness positions were correct. 
C)  whether most developmental change occurs in infancy and early childhood or in later phases of development. 
D)  whether the earlier theorists,such as Freud and Jung,were correct or whether the later theorists such as Piaget and Skinner were correct.

Question 9

"Students at this age are full of surprises," comments the high school teacher."They come in looking and acting like punk rockers one day,then like nuns and monks the next!" Erik Erikson would say these students are

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A)  acting out repressed conflicts. 
B)  actively exploring different roles. 
C)  trying to evaluate the usefulness of their lives. 
D)  trying to establish intimate relationships with others. 
A)  acting out repressed conflicts. 
B)  actively exploring different roles. 
C)  trying to evaluate the usefulness of their lives. 
D)  trying to establish intimate relationships with others.

Question 10

A way of conceptualizing age by which age is characterized by physical health and the functional capacities of a person's vital organs.

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Question 11

Children in the preoperational stage of development lack the ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  perform operations (internalized mental actions). 
B)  understand the symbolic nature of speech. 
C)  distinguish between self and others. 
D)  coordinate their sensory experiences and their physical actions. 
A)  perform operations (internalized mental actions). 
B)  understand the symbolic nature of speech. 
C)  distinguish between self and others. 
D)  coordinate their sensory experiences and their physical actions.

Question 12

Name the four stages of cognitive development that were proposed by Jean Piaget,and list the key features of the thinking process associated with each.

Accepted Answer

BIRTH TO AGE 2: Sensorimotor,coordinatin

Question 13

Jasmine sees a student in her class raise his hand to ask a question.The teacher sharply criticizes him for asking such a "ridiculous" question.According to Albert Bandura,Jasmine will most likely respond to this event by

Accepted Answer

A)  continuing to ask questions in class. 
B)  not asking questions even if she wants to. 
C)  ridiculing the teacher. 
D)  ignoring the criticized student. 
A)  continuing to ask questions in class. 
B)  not asking questions even if she wants to. 
C)  ridiculing the teacher. 
D)  ignoring the criticized student.

Question 14

Tyler is 5 years old and has just entered kindergarten.This is an example of

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A)  a nonnormative influence on development. 
B)  a normative history-graded influence on development. 
C)  a normative age-graded influence on development. 
D)  a nonnormative age-graded influence on development. 
A)  a nonnormative influence on development. 
B)  a normative history-graded influence on development. 
C)  a normative age-graded influence on development. 
D)  a nonnormative age-graded influence on development.

Question 15

In this stage of Piagetian development,infants learn about their environment by coordinating their sensory experiences with their motor activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  preoperational 
B)  sensorimotor 
C)  premotor 
D)  sensoriphysical 
A)  preoperational 
B)  sensorimotor 
C)  premotor 
D)  sensoriphysical

Question 16

In an experimental study,this group receives the treatment (independent variable).

Accepted Answer

A)  control group 
B)  experimental group 
C)  dependent group 
D)  independent group 
A)  control group 
B)  experimental group 
C)  dependent group 
D)  independent group

Question 17

Studies show that there is a positive correlation between the number of cute names (e.g.,"Snookums" and "Pookie")couples have for each other and their self-reported feelings of love.This research tells me that

Accepted Answer

A)  if I give my sweetheart more cute names,it will cause my sweetheart to love me more. 
B)  if I give my sweetheart more cute names,it will cause my sweetheart to love me less. 
C)  if my sweetheart has a lot of cute names for me,my sweetheart also tells researchers that he/she loves me a lot. 
D)  if my sweetheart has a lot of cute names for me,my sweetheart tells researchers that he/she does not love me very much. 
A)  if I give my sweetheart more cute names,it will cause my sweetheart to love me more. 
B)  if I give my sweetheart more cute names,it will cause my sweetheart to love me less. 
C)  if my sweetheart has a lot of cute names for me,my sweetheart also tells researchers that he/she loves me a lot. 
D)  if my sweetheart has a lot of cute names for me,my sweetheart tells researchers that he/she does not love me very much.

Question 18

Michelle yells at Sally.Sally hits Michelle.Michelle thinks about how big Sally is and says,"Let's not fight anymore." Sally says,"Okay," and they go off to ride their bikes in the park.This sequence is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  formal operational thinking. 
B)  learning through observation and imitation. 
C)  imprinting during critical periods of development. 
D)  reciprocal influences of behavior,cognition,and environment. 
A)  formal operational thinking. 
B)  learning through observation and imitation. 
C)  imprinting during critical periods of development. 
D)  reciprocal influences of behavior,cognition,and environment.

Question 19

This theorist believed that cognitive development proceeded in a series of qualitatively unique stages that were universal.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

The capacity for change in either children or adults.

Accepted Answer

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Which of the following is a weakness of the survey method of research?

What does the traditional view of human development state about developmental change in adulthood?

Informed consent in research contains all of the following,EXCEPT

The issue or controversy over whether development is influenced by biology or environment.

An eclectic theory of development assumes that

The developmental period of transition from childhood to early adulthood characterized by rapid physical changes and the development of primary and secondary sexual characteristics.

According to Jean Piaget,each stage is

Two developmental psychologists are having a conversation.One believes in the traditional view of developmental change; the other believes in the life-span view.Most likely,they would DISAGREE about

"Students at this age are full of surprises," comments the high school teacher."They come in looking and acting like punk rockers one day,then like nuns and monks the next!" Erik Erikson would say these students are

A way of conceptualizing age by which age is characterized by physical health and the functional capacities of a person's vital organs.

Children in the preoperational stage of development lack the ability to

Name the four stages of cognitive development that were proposed by Jean Piaget,and list the key features of the thinking process associated with each.

Jasmine sees a student in her class raise his hand to ask a question.The teacher sharply criticizes him for asking such a "ridiculous" question.According to Albert Bandura,Jasmine will most likely respond to this event by

Tyler is 5 years old and has just entered kindergarten.This is an example of

In this stage of Piagetian development,infants learn about their environment by coordinating their sensory experiences with their motor activity.

In an experimental study,this group receives the treatment (independent variable).

Studies show that there is a positive correlation between the number of cute names (e.g.,"Snookums" and "Pookie")couples have for each other and their self-reported feelings of love.This research tells me that

Michelle yells at Sally.Sally hits Michelle.Michelle thinks about how big Sally is and says,"Let's not fight anymore." Sally says,"Okay," and they go off to ride their bikes in the park.This sequence is an example of:

This theorist believed that cognitive development proceeded in a series of qualitatively unique stages that were universal.

The capacity for change in either children or adults.

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor,Sensory,and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

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Exam 1: Introduction

Which of the following is a weakness of the survey method of research?

What does the traditional view of human development state about developmental change in adulthood?

Informed consent in research contains all of the following,EXCEPT

The issue or controversy over whether development is influenced by biology or environment.

An eclectic theory of development assumes that

The developmental period of transition from childhood to early adulthood characterized by rapid physical changes and the development of primary and secondary sexual characteristics.

According to Jean Piaget,each stage is

Two developmental psychologists are having a conversation.One believes in the traditional view of developmental change; the other believes in the life-span view.Most likely,they would DISAGREE about

"Students at this age are full of surprises," comments the high school teacher."They come in looking and acting like punk rockers one day,then like nuns and monks the next!" Erik Erikson would say these students are

A way of conceptualizing age by which age is characterized by physical health and the functional capacities of a person's vital organs.

Children in the preoperational stage of development lack the ability to

Name the four stages of cognitive development that were proposed by Jean Piaget,and list the key features of the thinking process associated with each.

Jasmine sees a student in her class raise his hand to ask a question.The teacher sharply criticizes him for asking such a "ridiculous" question.According to Albert Bandura,Jasmine will most likely respond to this event by

Tyler is 5 years old and has just entered kindergarten.This is an example of

In this stage of Piagetian development,infants learn about their environment by coordinating their sensory experiences with their motor activity.

In an experimental study,this group receives the treatment (independent variable).

Studies show that there is a positive correlation between the number of cute names (e.g.,"Snookums" and "Pookie")couples have for each other and their self-reported feelings of love.This research tells me that

Michelle yells at Sally.Sally hits Michelle.Michelle thinks about how big Sally is and says,"Let's not fight anymore." Sally says,"Okay," and they go off to ride their bikes in the park.This sequence is an example of:

This theorist believed that cognitive development proceeded in a series of qualitatively unique stages that were universal.

The capacity for change in either children or adults.

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor,Sensory,and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters