Exam 1: The Beginning: the Science of Human Development

Johnny is 12 years old and has been aggressive toward his siblings and peers, hitting, kicking, and calling them names. Johnny's parents are worried about these new aggressive behaviors and consult with a psychologist. After some meetings, they suggest that this behavior could be a result of watching too many violent movies and playing too many violent video games. This explanation for the aggression is consistent with _____.

Jenny has never seen a pear before today. As her mom hands it to her, she says that it is a fruit. Jenny knows that apples and bananas are fruits and that she likes eating them, so she has a reference for this new experience. Jenny is experiencing _____.

The combination of all environmental influences that affect a developing person is called _____.

The method in which researchers record behaviors systematically and objectively is called _____observation.

Which of these is the BEST example of plasticity?

An individual's socioeconomic status includes, among other things, his or her _____.

Participants in a research study must understand and agree to the research procedures and also be made aware of any potential risks associated with participating in the research. This process is known as _____.

_____ was a cognitive theorist.

All phases of life, from conception through death, are included in research that takes a _____.

According to evolutionary theory, people _____.

After visiting the doctor's office several times and receiving a shot each time, Erin now tenses and cries when her mother pulls into the doctor's parking lot. Erin's response is the result of _____ conditioning.

A group of people who are regarded by themselves or by others as distinct from other groups on the basis of physical appearance is called a _____.

Dr. Amrit predicts that a certain drug will help patients with schizophrenia. Her prediction is called _____.

Scientists believe that race is genetic.

The science of human development only examines how people change over time.

Between 1957 and 1961, many pregnant women took thalidomide to alleviate morning sickness; this drug disrupted a(n) _____ period of prenatal development.

Bettie and Zahara belong to different cohorts. The only DEFINITE difference between these two women is _____.

The difference-equals-deficit error may lead people to believe that their nation or culture is better than others.

An individual's socioeconomic status includes, among other things, his or her _____.

The teacher praised the students for their good work on the spelling test. The teacher hopes that the praise will encourage the students to study hard for the next spelling test. In this example, praise is operating as a _____.