Exam 1: Studying a Childs World

Three-year-old Lydia is extremely athletic.Although her interpersonal skills were not strong when she entered preschool,her athletic prowess meant that she was always included in play activities.Due to her high level of participation in these activities,she gradually learned to interact with her peers at a higher level.Which of the following statements explains Lydia's progress?

Developmental scientists study development over the human life span.Explain the difference between psychosocial development,cognitive development,and physical development.Provide an example of each type of development.

Morgan was born with a muscle problem that interfered with her ability to focus both of her eyes on the same object.However,the problem was not detected until third grade.Morgan's vision has greatly improved with physical therapy and glasses but it is likely that her depth perception has been adversely affected for life.This is an example of

Shari belongs to a multigenerational kinship unit consisting of parents,children,grandparents,aunts,uncles,and cousins.This unit is referred to as a(n)

The fact that 11-year-old Kim is interested in attracting boys' attention while her classmates are still focused on their same-sex friendships is an example of the phenomenon that