Question 1

Dr.Baird collects data on approach behaviors between strangers at the mall on weekend afternoons.A strength of this naturalistic observational approach is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs in a real-world setting. 
B)  involves a structured set of interview questions. 
C)  allows for more control over the observational setting. 
D)  gives Dr.Baird the best idea of how people behave under stress. 
A)  occurs in a real-world setting. 
B)  involves a structured set of interview questions. 
C)  allows for more control over the observational setting. 
D)  gives Dr.Baird the best idea of how people behave under stress.

Question 2

Development in the young-old and old-old is characterized by considerable __________,but development in the oldest-old is characterized by __________.

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A)  cognitive gains; cognitive losses 
B)  functional gains; functional losses 
C)  adaptability; inflexibility 
D)  plasticity; frailty 
A)  cognitive gains; cognitive losses 
B)  functional gains; functional losses 
C)  adaptability; inflexibility 
D)  plasticity; frailty

Question 3

According to Jean Piaget,this is the stage of cognitive development during adolescence and continues into adulthood; abstract thinking is now possible.

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The answer of According to Jean Piaget,this is the stage...

Question 4

This theorist demonstrated that people could learn by observing the rewards and punishments that other people receive.

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The answer of This theorist demonstrated that people could learn...

Question 5

Define theory and hypothesis.Describe the relationship between the two.

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A theory is an interrelated coherent set

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a drawback to longitudinal research?

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A)  subject dropout 
B)  stability over time 
C)  cost-effectiveness 
D)  subject bias 
A)  subject dropout 
B)  stability over time 
C)  cost-effectiveness 
D)  subject bias

Question 7

Roberta is 45 years old and has always had a hard time speaking her opinion.A psychoanalytic psychologist would explain that she has developed this way because

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A)  her parents would not listen to or value her opinion when she was a child. 
B)  she has yet to articulate her own set of beliefs and therefore could not have an opinion. 
C)  through a series of rewards and punishments,she has learned not to speak her opinion. 
D)  her unmet need for belongingness and love is interfering with her ability to oppose others. 
A)  her parents would not listen to or value her opinion when she was a child. 
B)  she has yet to articulate her own set of beliefs and therefore could not have an opinion. 
C)  through a series of rewards and punishments,she has learned not to speak her opinion. 
D)  her unmet need for belongingness and love is interfering with her ability to oppose others.

Question 8

The traditional and life-span perspectives are contrasting views of developmental change.According to the life-span perspective,when do developmental changes occur?

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A)  during infancy and early childhood 
B)  during adolescence and early adulthood 
C)  during middle and late adulthood 
D)  throughout the entire life cycle 
A)  during infancy and early childhood 
B)  during adolescence and early adulthood 
C)  during middle and late adulthood 
D)  throughout the entire life cycle

Question 9

The stage of industry versus inferiority in Erik Erikson's developmental theory occurs approximately during which period?

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A)  preschool 
B)  elementary school 
C)  junior high school 
D)  high school 
A)  preschool 
B)  elementary school 
C)  junior high school 
D)  high school

Question 10

This theorist created an ecological systems model of human development.This model suggests that the environment influences the developing person within a series of nested systems.

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The answer of This theorist created an ecological systems model...

Question 11

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship among biological development,cognitive development,and social development?

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A)  The three are independent processes. 
B)  The three are interdependent processes throughout the life span. 
C)  The three are less important aspects to consider than one's culture when studying development. 
D)  The three differ in their importance at different points in the life cycle with one aspect coming to the forefront during certain periods while the others play only a minor role. 
A)  The three are independent processes. 
B)  The three are interdependent processes throughout the life span. 
C)  The three are less important aspects to consider than one's culture when studying development. 
D)  The three differ in their importance at different points in the life cycle with one aspect coming to the forefront during certain periods while the others play only a minor role.

Question 12

Martin believes that the length of a person's foot is directly correlated with his or her intelligence level.To test his __________,he should follow the steps of the scientific method.

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A)  hypothesis 
B)  theory 
C)  paradigm 
D)  reasoning 
A)  hypothesis 
B)  theory 
C)  paradigm 
D)  reasoning

Question 13

Dr.Widaman is researching the cultural differences in school performance between Japanese and American children.He is comparing math scores between two groups of fifth graders.One of his groups is from Japan and the other group is from the United States.Dr.Widaman is conducting a __________ study.

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A)  longitudinal 
B)  correlational 
C)  cross-cultural 
D)  sequential 
A)  longitudinal 
B)  correlational 
C)  cross-cultural 
D)  sequential

Question 14

A criticism of ecological theory is that it underemphasizes __________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  biology; cognitive influences 
B)  connections between environmental settings; cognitive processes 
C)  cognition; critical periods 
D)  modeling; consequences of behavior 
A)  biology; cognitive influences 
B)  connections between environmental settings; cognitive processes 
C)  cognition; critical periods 
D)  modeling; consequences of behavior

Question 15

The developmental period from conception to birth.

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The answer of The developmental period from conception to birth....

Question 16

Which of the following research methods looks at one person in depth and generally over a long period of time?

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A)  interview 
B)  survey 
C)  case study 
D)  experiment 
A)  interview 
B)  survey 
C)  case study 
D)  experiment

Question 17

A developmental design where the same people are studied over time.

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The answer of A developmental design where the same people...

Question 18

The first stage in Erickson's theory is

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A)  trust versus mistrust. 
B)  naïveté versus cynicism. 
C)  belief versus unbelief. 
D)  kindness versus callousness. 
A)  trust versus mistrust. 
B)  naïveté versus cynicism. 
C)  belief versus unbelief. 
D)  kindness versus callousness.

Question 19

Euro-Americans

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A)  are not an ethnic group in the United States; they are the majority culture. 
B)  form an ethnic group in the world but not in the United States. 
C)  do not form an ethnic group,because there is a lack of diversity within this group. 
D)  belong to an ethnic group just like any other ethnic group in the United States or the world. 
A)  are not an ethnic group in the United States; they are the majority culture. 
B)  form an ethnic group in the world but not in the United States. 
C)  do not form an ethnic group,because there is a lack of diversity within this group. 
D)  belong to an ethnic group just like any other ethnic group in the United States or the world.

Question 20

This theorist proposed that development occurred in the following sequence: oral stage,anal stage,phallic stage,latent stage,and genital stage.

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The answer of This theorist proposed that development occurred in...

Dr.Baird collects data on approach behaviors between strangers at the mall on weekend afternoons.A strength of this naturalistic observational approach is that it

Development in the young-old and old-old is characterized by considerable ,but development in the oldest-old is characterized by .

According to Jean Piaget,this is the stage of cognitive development during adolescence and continues into adulthood; abstract thinking is now possible.

This theorist demonstrated that people could learn by observing the rewards and punishments that other people receive.

Define theory and hypothesis.Describe the relationship between the two.

Which of the following is NOT a drawback to longitudinal research?

Roberta is 45 years old and has always had a hard time speaking her opinion.A psychoanalytic psychologist would explain that she has developed this way because

The traditional and life-span perspectives are contrasting views of developmental change.According to the life-span perspective,when do developmental changes occur?

The stage of industry versus inferiority in Erik Erikson's developmental theory occurs approximately during which period?

This theorist created an ecological systems model of human development.This model suggests that the environment influences the developing person within a series of nested systems.

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship among biological development,cognitive development,and social development?

Martin believes that the length of a person's foot is directly correlated with his or her intelligence level.To test his __________,he should follow the steps of the scientific method.

Dr.Widaman is researching the cultural differences in school performance between Japanese and American children.He is comparing math scores between two groups of fifth graders.One of his groups is from Japan and the other group is from the United States.Dr.Widaman is conducting a __________ study.

A criticism of ecological theory is that it underemphasizes and .

The developmental period from conception to birth.

Which of the following research methods looks at one person in depth and generally over a long period of time?

A developmental design where the same people are studied over time.

The first stage in Erickson's theory is

Euro-Americans

This theorist proposed that development occurred in the following sequence: oral stage,anal stage,phallic stage,latent stage,and genital stage.

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

Exam 1: Introduction

Dr.Baird collects data on approach behaviors between strangers at the mall on weekend afternoons.A strength of this naturalistic observational approach is that it

Development in the young-old and old-old is characterized by considerable __________,but development in the oldest-old is characterized by __________.

According to Jean Piaget,this is the stage of cognitive development during adolescence and continues into adulthood; abstract thinking is now possible.

This theorist demonstrated that people could learn by observing the rewards and punishments that other people receive.

Define theory and hypothesis.Describe the relationship between the two.

Which of the following is NOT a drawback to longitudinal research?

Roberta is 45 years old and has always had a hard time speaking her opinion.A psychoanalytic psychologist would explain that she has developed this way because

The traditional and life-span perspectives are contrasting views of developmental change.According to the life-span perspective,when do developmental changes occur?

The stage of industry versus inferiority in Erik Erikson's developmental theory occurs approximately during which period?

This theorist created an ecological systems model of human development.This model suggests that the environment influences the developing person within a series of nested systems.

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship among biological development,cognitive development,and social development?

Martin believes that the length of a person's foot is directly correlated with his or her intelligence level.To test his __________,he should follow the steps of the scientific method.

Dr.Widaman is researching the cultural differences in school performance between Japanese and American children.He is comparing math scores between two groups of fifth graders.One of his groups is from Japan and the other group is from the United States.Dr.Widaman is conducting a __________ study.

A criticism of ecological theory is that it underemphasizes __________ and __________.

The developmental period from conception to birth.

Which of the following research methods looks at one person in depth and generally over a long period of time?

A developmental design where the same people are studied over time.

The first stage in Erickson's theory is

Euro-Americans

This theorist proposed that development occurred in the following sequence: oral stage,anal stage,phallic stage,latent stage,and genital stage.

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

Development in the young-old and old-old is characterized by considerable ,but development in the oldest-old is characterized by .

A criticism of ecological theory is that it underemphasizes and .