Question 1

John Locke's views are consistent with

Accepted Answer

A) the idea that development in different domains is connected. 
B) a passive view of the child. 
C) an emphasis on nature. 
D) a view of development as discontinuous. 
A) the idea that development in different domains is connected. 
B) a passive view of the child. 
C) an emphasis on nature. 
D) a view of development as discontinuous.

Question 2

In child development,an organized set of ideas that is designed to explain and make predictions about development is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) hypothesis. 
B) scientific observation. 
C) systematic observation. 
D) theory. 
A) hypothesis. 
B) scientific observation. 
C) systematic observation. 
D) theory.

Question 3

A strength of correlational research is that it can be used to determine cause and effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to the contextual perspective,development reflects children's efforts to understand the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The fact that differences between age groups in a cross-sectional study may result as easily from chance environmental events as from significant developmental processes is

Accepted Answer

A) an example of the sample constancy problem. 
B) a major problem of longitudinal studies. 
C) a problem with a random sample from a population of interest. 
D) a major disadvantage of the cross-sectional approach. 
A) an example of the sample constancy problem. 
B) a major problem of longitudinal studies. 
C) a problem with a random sample from a population of interest. 
D) a major disadvantage of the cross-sectional approach.

Question 6

Piaget stated that children's theories about the world

Accepted Answer

A) remain the same until adulthood. 
B) undergo three major changes during development. 
C) are never tested by the children. 
D) are based on what adults tell them. 
A) remain the same until adulthood. 
B) undergo three major changes during development. 
C) are never tested by the children. 
D) are based on what adults tell them.

Question 7

Erikson proposed a _________ theory in which development consists of a sequence of stages,each defined by a unique crisis or challenge.

Accepted Answer

A) biological 
B) learning 
C) psychosocial 
D) cognitive-developmental 
A) biological 
B) learning 
C) psychosocial 
D) cognitive-developmental

Question 8

Based on her experience in rearing five children,Elaine believes that personality influences the rate of physical-motor development.Elaine appears to take the view that

Accepted Answer

A) development is always jointly influenced by heredity and environment. 
B) early development is related to later development. 
C) development in different domains is connected. 
D) children are at the mercy of the environment. 
A) development is always jointly influenced by heredity and environment. 
B) early development is related to later development. 
C) development in different domains is connected. 
D) children are at the mercy of the environment.

Question 9

An evolutionary perspective is most closely associated with which of the following theories?

Accepted Answer

A) psychosocial 
B) psychodynamic 
C) maturational 
D) ethological 
A) psychosocial 
B) psychodynamic 
C) maturational 
D) ethological

Question 10

Rashid is 7 years old and is working hard to learn basic skills and how to work well with others.According to Erikson's theory,Rashid is in what stage of psychosocial development?

Accepted Answer

A) autonomy versus shame and doubt 
B) initiative versus guilt 
C) industry versus inferiority 
D) identity versus identity confusion 
A) autonomy versus shame and doubt 
B) initiative versus guilt 
C) industry versus inferiority 
D) identity versus identity confusion

Question 11

Michael and Lisa are new parents and they believe that their actions will influence their new son.They don't think that their son's behavior will influence their parenting.Michael and Lisa's views of parenting are consistent with the ________ position of the ________ issue.

Accepted Answer

A) nature;nature-nurture 
B) passive;active-passive child 
C) connection;connection of domains 
D) continuity;continuity-discontinuity 
A) nature;nature-nurture 
B) passive;active-passive child 
C) connection;connection of domains 
D) continuity;continuity-discontinuity

Question 12

Adolescents who do not meet the challenge of developing an identity will not establish truly intimate relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Amanda noticed that whenever other children asked a question in class,their teacher seemed to get mad at them.Amanda decided not to ask her teacher for help,even though she needed it and her teacher had never seemed to be angry with her.Amanda's behavior was shaped by

Accepted Answer

A) positive reinforcement. 
B) negative reinforcement. 
C) observational learning. 
D) self-efficacy. 
A) positive reinforcement. 
B) negative reinforcement. 
C) observational learning. 
D) self-efficacy.

Question 14

Jean Piaget is associated with ___________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A) ecological 
B) psychodynamic 
C) learning 
D) cognitive-developmental 
A) ecological 
B) psychodynamic 
C) learning 
D) cognitive-developmental

Question 15

According to Erikson,the challenge during early childhood is to develop a sense of initiative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An organized set of ideas that is designed to explain development is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A) theory. 
B) critical period. 
C) tabula rasa. 
D) case history. 
A) theory. 
B) critical period. 
C) tabula rasa. 
D) case history.

Question 17

Describe four themes or issues that often arise in the study of child development.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 18

Professor Fischer observes three different age groups over a period of 10 years to chart changes in memory.What kind of research is this?

Accepted Answer

A) cross-sectional design. 
B) longitudinal design. 
C) longitudinal-sequential design. 
D) microgenetic design. 
A) cross-sectional design. 
B) longitudinal design. 
C) longitudinal-sequential design. 
D) microgenetic design.

Question 19

Jill was the first moving object a newly hatched chick saw.The chick later followed her around,just as if Jill were the chick's mother.The chick's behavior is a result of

Accepted Answer

A) maturation. 
B) tabula rasa. 
C) self-efficacy. 
D) imprinting. 
A) maturation. 
B) tabula rasa. 
C) self-efficacy. 
D) imprinting.

Question 20

Your friends have a new baby girl named Kaycee and they have told you that they can't wait to raise her because they will create a wonderful environment that Kaycee will love.For example,they will never let Kaycee watch worthless shows on television,and she will love to read because they will read to her all the time when she is a baby.What can you tell your friends about the issue of the child being active versus passive in her development?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will be similar to the fol

John Locke's views are consistent with

In child development,an organized set of ideas that is designed to explain and make predictions about development is known as a(n)

A strength of correlational research is that it can be used to determine cause and effect.

According to the contextual perspective,development reflects children's efforts to understand the world.

The fact that differences between age groups in a cross-sectional study may result as easily from chance environmental events as from significant developmental processes is

Piaget stated that children's theories about the world

Erikson proposed a _________ theory in which development consists of a sequence of stages,each defined by a unique crisis or challenge.

Based on her experience in rearing five children,Elaine believes that personality influences the rate of physical-motor development.Elaine appears to take the view that

An evolutionary perspective is most closely associated with which of the following theories?

Rashid is 7 years old and is working hard to learn basic skills and how to work well with others.According to Erikson's theory,Rashid is in what stage of psychosocial development?

Michael and Lisa are new parents and they believe that their actions will influence their new son.They don't think that their son's behavior will influence their parenting.Michael and Lisa's views of parenting are consistent with the position of the issue.

Adolescents who do not meet the challenge of developing an identity will not establish truly intimate relationships.

Amanda noticed that whenever other children asked a question in class,their teacher seemed to get mad at them.Amanda decided not to ask her teacher for help,even though she needed it and her teacher had never seemed to be angry with her.Amanda's behavior was shaped by

Jean Piaget is associated with ___________ theory.

According to Erikson,the challenge during early childhood is to develop a sense of initiative.

An organized set of ideas that is designed to explain development is referred to as a

Describe four themes or issues that often arise in the study of child development.

Professor Fischer observes three different age groups over a period of 10 years to chart changes in memory.What kind of research is this?

Jill was the first moving object a newly hatched chick saw.The chick later followed her around,just as if Jill were the chick's mother.The chick's behavior is a result of

Genetic Bases of Child Development

Prenatal Development, Birth and the Newborn

Growth and Health

Perceptual and Motor Development

Theories of Cognitive Development

Cognitive Processes and Academic Skills

Intelligence and Individual Differences in Cognition

Language and Communication

Emotional Development

Understanding Self and Others

Moral Understanding and Behavior

Gender and Development

Family Relationships

Influences Beyond the Family

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Exam 1: The Science of Child Development

John Locke's views are consistent with

In child development,an organized set of ideas that is designed to explain and make predictions about development is known as a(n)

A strength of correlational research is that it can be used to determine cause and effect.

According to the contextual perspective,development reflects children's efforts to understand the world.

The fact that differences between age groups in a cross-sectional study may result as easily from chance environmental events as from significant developmental processes is

Piaget stated that children's theories about the world

Erikson proposed a _________ theory in which development consists of a sequence of stages,each defined by a unique crisis or challenge.

Based on her experience in rearing five children,Elaine believes that personality influences the rate of physical-motor development.Elaine appears to take the view that

An evolutionary perspective is most closely associated with which of the following theories?

Rashid is 7 years old and is working hard to learn basic skills and how to work well with others.According to Erikson's theory,Rashid is in what stage of psychosocial development?

Michael and Lisa are new parents and they believe that their actions will influence their new son.They don't think that their son's behavior will influence their parenting.Michael and Lisa's views of parenting are consistent with the ________ position of the ________ issue.

Adolescents who do not meet the challenge of developing an identity will not establish truly intimate relationships.

Amanda noticed that whenever other children asked a question in class,their teacher seemed to get mad at them.Amanda decided not to ask her teacher for help,even though she needed it and her teacher had never seemed to be angry with her.Amanda's behavior was shaped by

Jean Piaget is associated with ___________ theory.

According to Erikson,the challenge during early childhood is to develop a sense of initiative.

An organized set of ideas that is designed to explain development is referred to as a

Describe four themes or issues that often arise in the study of child development.

Professor Fischer observes three different age groups over a period of 10 years to chart changes in memory.What kind of research is this?

Jill was the first moving object a newly hatched chick saw.The chick later followed her around,just as if Jill were the chick's mother.The chick's behavior is a result of

Genetic Bases of Child Development

Prenatal Development, Birth and the Newborn

Growth and Health

Perceptual and Motor Development

Theories of Cognitive Development

Cognitive Processes and Academic Skills

Intelligence and Individual Differences in Cognition

Language and Communication

Emotional Development

Understanding Self and Others

Moral Understanding and Behavior

Gender and Development

Family Relationships

Influences Beyond the Family

Filters

Michael and Lisa are new parents and they believe that their actions will influence their new son.They don't think that their son's behavior will influence their parenting.Michael and Lisa's views of parenting are consistent with the position of the issue.