Question 1

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 2

It is important to be aware of the concept of cohort effects because they can:

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A) be mistaken for age effects. 
B) cause an experimenter to influence the results of an experiment. 
C) bias results when subjects are not randomly assigned to conditions. 
D) be taken for true findings,even though they do not exist. 
A) be mistaken for age effects. 
B) cause an experimenter to influence the results of an experiment. 
C) bias results when subjects are not randomly assigned to conditions. 
D) be taken for true findings,even though they do not exist.

Question 3

Which of the following countries has the highest percentage of uneducated women?

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A) Canada 
B) Africa 
C) the United States 
D) Russia 
A) Canada 
B) Africa 
C) the United States 
D) Russia

Question 4

This theorist emphasized the need for a child/adult to have his or her social needs met in his or her environment.His/her theory suggested that a psychosocial crisis had to be resolved at each stage of development.

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The answer of This theorist emphasized the need for a...

Question 5

According to behaviorists,what is the only correct entity that should be included in scientific research?

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A) observable actions 
B) conscious motives 
C) the "black box" 
D) intelligence 
A) observable actions 
B) conscious motives 
C) the "black box" 
D) intelligence

Question 6

Compare and contrast,including definitions of,a theory and a hypothesis.How are the two related?

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A theory is an interrelated coherent set

Question 7

The onset of puberty and the onset of menopause are examples of __________ age.

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A) social 
B) chronological 
C) biological 
D) psychological 
A) social 
B) chronological 
C) biological 
D) psychological

Question 8

Explain the eclectic theoretical orientation.

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The eclectic theoretical orien

Question 9

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A) Correlation equals causation. 
B) Correlation does not equal causation. 
C) Correlation sometimes equals causation. 
D) Correlation is one kind of causation. 
A) Correlation equals causation. 
B) Correlation does not equal causation. 
C) Correlation sometimes equals causation. 
D) Correlation is one kind of causation.

Question 10

Researchers from many different fields of study examine human development in an effort to better understand how humans develop.This makes human development a __________ field of study.

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A) multidirectional 
B) cultural 
C) multidisciplinary 
D) multidimensional 
A) multidirectional 
B) cultural 
C) multidisciplinary 
D) multidimensional

Question 11

A way in which a context influences development which is characterized by events that are common to people of a particular generation because of historical circumstances.

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normative

Question 12

The longitudinal method of research consists of:

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A) studying the same individuals over a long period of time. 
B) an experimental variable with long-standing effects. 
C) a dependent variable that takes a long time to manifest. 
D) a snapshot of functioning at one point in time. 
A) studying the same individuals over a long period of time. 
B) an experimental variable with long-standing effects. 
C) a dependent variable that takes a long time to manifest. 
D) a snapshot of functioning at one point in time.

Question 13

Which of the following life-span phases lasts the longest?

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A) middle and late childhood 
B) adolescence 
C) middle adulthood 
D) late adulthood 
A) middle and late childhood 
B) adolescence 
C) middle adulthood 
D) late adulthood

Question 14

Dr.Wong is a cognitive theorist,so we know that he will stress the importance of __________ for understanding development.

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A) conscious thoughts 
B) repressed memories 
C) reciprocal interactions 
D) the effects of genes and evolution on the development of intelligence 
A) conscious thoughts 
B) repressed memories 
C) reciprocal interactions 
D) the effects of genes and evolution on the development of intelligence

Question 15

According to Jean Piaget,this is the stage of cognitive development when children are between the ages of about 7 to 11 years old.Children at this age think with logic.

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

Question 16

Jessica spends a lot of time thinking about the choices she has made in her life and the events she has witnessed.She is adjusting to decreasing strength and health,and she has made several lifestyle changes as a result.Jessica is most likely in:

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A) adolescence. 
B) early adulthood. 
C) middle adulthood. 
D) late adulthood. 
A) adolescence. 
B) early adulthood. 
C) middle adulthood. 
D) late adulthood.

Question 17

A government's course of action designed to promote the welfare of its citizens.

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The answer of A government's course of action designed to...

Question 18

Briefly explain the independent variable and the dependent variable in an experiment.Describe the relationship between them.

Accepted Answer

The independent variable is the manipula

Question 19

A way in which a context influences development that is characterized by unusual occurrences that have a major impact on an individual's life.

Accepted Answer

nonnormati

Question 20

A life-span theorist believes that:

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A) developmental changes occur in the child and adolescent years of life. 
B) the most important developmental changes occur during the first 10 years of life. 
C) developmental changes occur throughout childhood and adulthood. 
D) the most important developmental changes occur in the middle of life. 
A) developmental changes occur in the child and adolescent years of life. 
B) the most important developmental changes occur during the first 10 years of life. 
C) developmental changes occur throughout childhood and adulthood. 
D) the most important developmental changes occur in the middle of life.

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

It is important to be aware of the concept of cohort effects because they can:

Which of the following countries has the highest percentage of uneducated women?

This theorist emphasized the need for a child/adult to have his or her social needs met in his or her environment.His/her theory suggested that a psychosocial crisis had to be resolved at each stage of development.

According to behaviorists,what is the only correct entity that should be included in scientific research?

Compare and contrast,including definitions of,a theory and a hypothesis.How are the two related?

The onset of puberty and the onset of menopause are examples of __________ age.

Explain the eclectic theoretical orientation.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Researchers from many different fields of study examine human development in an effort to better understand how humans develop.This makes human development a __________ field of study.

A way in which a context influences development which is characterized by events that are common to people of a particular generation because of historical circumstances.

The longitudinal method of research consists of:

Which of the following life-span phases lasts the longest?

Dr.Wong is a cognitive theorist,so we know that he will stress the importance of __________ for understanding development.

According to Jean Piaget,this is the stage of cognitive development when children are between the ages of about 7 to 11 years old.Children at this age think with logic.

Jessica spends a lot of time thinking about the choices she has made in her life and the events she has witnessed.She is adjusting to decreasing strength and health,and she has made several lifestyle changes as a result.Jessica is most likely in:

A government's course of action designed to promote the welfare of its citizens.

Briefly explain the independent variable and the dependent variable in an experiment.Describe the relationship between them.

A way in which a context influences development that is characterized by unusual occurrences that have a major impact on an individual's life.

A life-span theorist believes that:

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

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

It is important to be aware of the concept of cohort effects because they can:

Which of the following countries has the highest percentage of uneducated women?

This theorist emphasized the need for a child/adult to have his or her social needs met in his or her environment.His/her theory suggested that a psychosocial crisis had to be resolved at each stage of development.

According to behaviorists,what is the only correct entity that should be included in scientific research?

Compare and contrast,including definitions of,a theory and a hypothesis.How are the two related?

The onset of puberty and the onset of menopause are examples of __________ age.

Explain the eclectic theoretical orientation.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Researchers from many different fields of study examine human development in an effort to better understand how humans develop.This makes human development a __________ field of study.

A way in which a context influences development which is characterized by events that are common to people of a particular generation because of historical circumstances.

The longitudinal method of research consists of:

Which of the following life-span phases lasts the longest?

Dr.Wong is a cognitive theorist,so we know that he will stress the importance of __________ for understanding development.

According to Jean Piaget,this is the stage of cognitive development when children are between the ages of about 7 to 11 years old.Children at this age think with logic.

Jessica spends a lot of time thinking about the choices she has made in her life and the events she has witnessed.She is adjusting to decreasing strength and health,and she has made several lifestyle changes as a result.Jessica is most likely in:

A government's course of action designed to promote the welfare of its citizens.

Briefly explain the independent variable and the dependent variable in an experiment.Describe the relationship between them.

A way in which a context influences development that is characterized by unusual occurrences that have a major impact on an individual's life.

A life-span theorist believes that:

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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