Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Briefly discuss the continuity-discontinuity controversy.

Accepted Answer

The focus of this issue is on whether de

Question 3

In which stage of Piagetian development do 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 4

Which of the following is a criticism of behavioral theory?

Accepted Answer

A) It is too scientific. 
B) It is not empirically supported. 
C) It places too little emphasis on cognitive factors 
D) It places too much emphasis on personal factors. 
A) It is too scientific. 
B) It is not empirically supported. 
C) It places too little emphasis on cognitive factors 
D) It places too much emphasis on personal factors.

Question 5

Professor Clifton has designed an experiment to study the effects of caffeine on memory.However,she has informed her participants that she is investigating the taste preferences of caffeine drinks.Professor Clifton has:

Accepted Answer

A) used deception,but this is ethically acceptable if it does not harm the participants. 
B) used deception,but this is ethically acceptable if the participants are over the age of 18 years. 
C) lied to participants,which is considered ethically unacceptable. 
D) distorted the truth,but this is ethically acceptable because she will gather information about their taste preferences. 
A) used deception,but this is ethically acceptable if it does not harm the participants. 
B) used deception,but this is ethically acceptable if the participants are over the age of 18 years. 
C) lied to participants,which is considered ethically unacceptable. 
D) distorted the truth,but this is ethically acceptable because she will gather information about their taste preferences.

Question 6

Tzu-Chiang is 55 years old,is currently going back to college,and is enrolled in a college algebra course.Tzu-Chiang is surprised that he is performing well in the course despite not having a formal math class for over 30 years.Researchers would not be surprised by his performance because it has been shown that development is:

Accepted Answer

A) plastic. 
B) multidimensional. 
C) lifelong. 
D) contextual. 
A) plastic. 
B) multidimensional. 
C) lifelong. 
D) contextual.

Question 7

When she was a teenager,two members of Anna's family were killed by a tornado.More than 30 years later,she is still terrified by storms.This is an example of how a(n)__________ event can influence a person's development.

Accepted Answer

A) age-graded 
B) normative-graded 
C) nonnormative life 
D) normative history-graded 
A) age-graded 
B) normative-graded 
C) nonnormative life 
D) normative history-graded

Question 8

List five ways of collecting information when conducting descriptive research.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List five ways of collecting information when...

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) qualitative change. 
B) quantitative change. 
C) sequence of stages. 
D) distinct change. 
A) qualitative change. 
B) quantitative change. 
C) sequence of stages. 
D) distinct change.

Question 12

When studying development,behavioral theorists believe that only behavior must be observed because it:

Accepted Answer

A) allows inferences about underlying cognitive processes. 
B) is the only direct and measurable indication we have of development. 
C) allows us to understand better the biology that causes our development. 
D) indicates the way in which we have resolved prior crises during development. 
A) allows inferences about underlying cognitive processes. 
B) is the only direct and measurable indication we have of development. 
C) allows us to understand better the biology that causes our development. 
D) indicates the way in which we have resolved prior crises during development.

Question 13

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The developmental period from about 40 years...

Question 14

Aimee is now 83 years old.Much of her future development will focus on __________ and _________.

Accepted Answer

A) growth;maintenance. 
B) maintenance;regulation of loss. 
C) regulation of loss;change. 
D) growth;regulation. 
A) growth;maintenance. 
B) maintenance;regulation of loss. 
C) regulation of loss;change. 
D) growth;regulation.

Question 15

A way in which a context influences development which is characterized by events that are similar for individuals in a particular age group.

Accepted Answer

normative

Question 16

Dr.Borthwick-Duffy believes people are primarily influenced by the environment and learned experiences,so she believes __________ plays a more powerful role in human development.

Accepted Answer

A) nurture 
B) maturation 
C) change 
D) nature 
A) nurture 
B) maturation 
C) change 
D) nature

Question 17

List the four primary ethical guidelines that the APA has developed for researchers,and briefly define/describe each of these guidelines.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List the four primary ethical guidelines that...

Question 18

Explain ethology and the concept of critical periods.

Accepted Answer

Ethology stresses that behavior is stron

Question 19

A way of conceptualizing age in which an individual's adaptive capacities are compared to those of other individuals of the same chronological age.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A way of conceptualizing age in which...

Question 20

All of the following are contributions of the psychoanalytic perspective,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) this perspective includes child,adolescent,and adult developmental stages. 
B) family relationships are a central aspect of development. 
C) an emphasis on a developmental framework. 
D) emphasizing unconscious aspects of the mind. 
A) this perspective includes child,adolescent,and adult developmental stages. 
B) family relationships are a central aspect of development. 
C) an emphasis on a developmental framework. 
D) emphasizing unconscious aspects of the mind.

Development in the young-old is characterized by considerable _,but development in the oldest-old is characterized by __

Briefly discuss the continuity-discontinuity controversy.

In which stage of Piagetian development do infants learn about their environment by coordinating their sensory experiences with their motor activity?

Which of the following is a criticism of behavioral theory?

Professor Clifton has designed an experiment to study the effects of caffeine on memory.However,she has informed her participants that she is investigating the taste preferences of caffeine drinks.Professor Clifton has:

When she was a teenager,two members of Anna's family were killed by a tornado.More than 30 years later,she is still terrified by storms.This is an example of how a(n)__________ event can influence a person's development.

List five ways of collecting information when conducting descriptive research.

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:

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:

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

When studying development,behavioral theorists believe that only behavior must be observed because it:

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.

Aimee is now 83 years old.Much of her future development will focus on __ and _.

A way in which a context influences development which is characterized by events that are similar for individuals in a particular age group.

Dr.Borthwick-Duffy believes people are primarily influenced by the environment and learned experiences,so she believes __________ plays a more powerful role in human development.

List the four primary ethical guidelines that the APA has developed for researchers,and briefly define/describe each of these guidelines.

Explain ethology and the concept of critical periods.

A way of conceptualizing age in which an individual's adaptive capacities are compared to those of other individuals of the same chronological age.

All of the following are contributions of the psychoanalytic perspective,EXCEPT:

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 1: Introduction-Exam

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

Briefly discuss the continuity-discontinuity controversy.

In which stage of Piagetian development do infants learn about their environment by coordinating their sensory experiences with their motor activity?

Which of the following is a criticism of behavioral theory?

Professor Clifton has designed an experiment to study the effects of caffeine on memory.However,she has informed her participants that she is investigating the taste preferences of caffeine drinks.Professor Clifton has:

When she was a teenager,two members of Anna's family were killed by a tornado.More than 30 years later,she is still terrified by storms.This is an example of how a(n)__________ event can influence a person's development.

List five ways of collecting information when conducting descriptive research.

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:

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:

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

When studying development,behavioral theorists believe that only behavior must be observed because it:

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.

Aimee is now 83 years old.Much of her future development will focus on __________ and _________.

A way in which a context influences development which is characterized by events that are similar for individuals in a particular age group.

Dr.Borthwick-Duffy believes people are primarily influenced by the environment and learned experiences,so she believes __________ plays a more powerful role in human development.

List the four primary ethical guidelines that the APA has developed for researchers,and briefly define/describe each of these guidelines.

Explain ethology and the concept of critical periods.

A way of conceptualizing age in which an individual's adaptive capacities are compared to those of other individuals of the same chronological age.

All of the following are contributions of the psychoanalytic perspective,EXCEPT:

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Development in the young-old is characterized by considerable _,but development in the oldest-old is characterized by __

Aimee is now 83 years old.Much of her future development will focus on __ and _.