Exam 1: Introduction

B.F. Skinner was a behaviorist; as such he would argue that the most important things that shape development are:

The microgenetic method focuses on

The main focus of the Ascent two-generation educational intervention is:

Dr.Berenstein holds the view that behavior is merely a surface characteristic and that a true understanding of development requires analyzing the symbolic meanings of behavior and the deep inner workings of the mind.Dr.Berenstein can be described as a(n):

Brittany is preoccupied with the pursuit of independence and identity and is spending more time with friends and less with family.Her thoughts are more logical,abstract,and idealistic.She is also experiencing rapid physical changes such as gains in height and weight.Which of the following periods of development is Brittany most likely in?

"Individuals are changing beings in a changing world." Which characteristic of development is reflected in this statement?

Cynthia is conducting a survey on the prevalence and patterns of substance abuse in her city.What could be a problem that Cynthia could encounter while using this method of data collection?

Edwin was a neglected child in his infancy.Now,at 31 years of age,he is highly cynical about the world and feels that no one can be relied upon.Whenever he is in a relationship with a woman,he has tremendous feelings of suspicion toward his partner,and these feelings eventually lead to the breakup of the relationship.According to Erikson's psychosocial theory,this is a good indication that Edwin did not successfully resolve the _____ stage of development,which in turn is causing him to experience _____ in his current developmental stage.

Fernando believes that as individuals adapt to their environment,development,or phylogeny occurs.He further believes that there are critical periods that have also been selected for.He is most likely taking a(n)_____ approach.

The concept of discontinuity is characterized by:

Jessica,16,is in the process of deciding what she wants to study in college.She wants to be an engineer one day and a painter the next day.Erik Erikson would say that Jessica is in the _____ stage of development.

One of the differences between Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson is that:

The cross-sectional approach to developmental research compares:

Agatha is 83 years old.According to Baltes and his colleagues,_____ and _____ in her capacities will take center stage.

Dr.Nasrin believes that associating behavior with consequence can shape the probability of a behavior occurring.He is arguing that _____ conditioning is important for behavioral modification.

Socioeconomic status (SES)refers to:

The 35-year-old grandmother,the 65-year-old father of a preschooler,the 15-year-old surgeon,and the 70-year-old student all serve to illustrate that:

Dr.Wilman is researching the place women occupy in families in Japan and the U.S.Dr.Wilman is conducting a(n)_____ study.

If,as a developmental researcher,you wished to study in-depth the life and mind of Ted Kaczynski-the notorious Unabomber-who is featured at the beginning of the text,which method of data collection would you adopt? Why?

The elementary school years where children need to direct their energy toward mastering knowledge and intellectual skills is when Erikson's stage of _____ takes place.