Exam 1: The Beginning: the Science of Human Development

The science of human development seeks to understand _____ people-all kinds of people, everywhere, of every age-change over time.

Which statement about scientific observation is true?

Define nature and nurture, and give an example of each. Also describe the nature-nurture debate.

With respect to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the more difficult cognitive adaptation is _____.

What is NOT a problem with longitudinal research?

According to Maslow, a person getting a drink is satisfying a _____ need.

The human fetus develops fingers and toes between 28 and 54 days after conception but cannot develop fingers and toes before or after that time. This is an example of _____.

Maslow's first level of needs involves physiological needs.

The idea that human development is ongoing and ever-changing is basic to the _____ approach.

Although past research suggested that depression could be caused by a number of different factors, research has now found that depression is caused by only one factor: genes.

Within Maslow's hierarchy, the correct order of needs from lowest to highest is _____.

Any consequence that follows a behavior and makes the person likely to repeat that behavior is called a(n) _____.

Cohort-sequential research is a combination of a cross-sectional approach and a longitudinal approach.

_____ is the idea that people vary in how sensitive they are to particular experiences.

What does the science of human development seek to understand?

Which example best illustrates a critical period?

Psychoanalytic theory originated with _____.

What term did Bronfenbrenner use to describe the impact of the specific time in history on a person's development?

According to Piaget, restructuring old ideas to include new experiences is called _____.

_____ is the best example of a sensitive period.