Exam 1: Introduction-Exam

Dante is 2 years old.His mother took him to the doctor and discovered that he had gained 5 pounds and had grown 2 inches since his last physical exam.This is an example of the role of __________ processes in development.

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.

Dr.Tepper-Harmon believes that life-span development cannot be studied without considering biological,socioemotional,and cognitive dimensions.Dr.Tepper-Harmon believes that development is:

Hannah and George disagree.Hannah argues that people within an ethnic group all share the same culture.George,by contrast,argues that people of the same ethnic group may or may not share the same culture.Who is right?

A research design that allows one confidently to make statements regarding cause and effect.

Johnathan is almost completely dependent on his parents.He is just learning to langue and recognize his own symbolic thoughts.Johnathan is in the period of development called:

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:

Which of the following methods is the best method to determine cause and effect?

This sociocultural context consists of the behavior patterns,beliefs,and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed on from generation to generation.

Briefly discuss the nature-nurture controversy.

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

An interrelated,coherent set of ideas that helps to explain behavior and make predictions.

Biology is to __________ as environment is to _________.

The developmental period from birth to about 2 years.

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

Dr.Bursten recently conducted research on the drinking habits of teenagers.To get his study subjects to be as open and honest with him as possible,he assured them that according to the ethical guidelines of the APA,all information that is collected is:

List (in order)the five stages of psychosexual development that were proposed by Sigmund Freud.

Ethnicity refers to:

An interrelated,coherent set of ideas that helps us to explain phenomena and make predictions is known as a(n):

As defined by Erik Erikson,a __________ is not a catastrophe but a turning point of increased vulnerability and potential.