Question 1

Although some research may be used to improve people's lives,this is not always the case with research involving developmental psychology because many variables may be involved that affect individuals differently,coupled with the fact that there are no concrete answers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________ is the term used to describe the average age at which children reach developmental milestones.

Accepted Answer

A)  "Norms" 
B)  "Maturation stage" 
C)  "Psycho-social developmental stage" 
D)  "Phenomenon"

Question 3

The concept of developmental stages came from Darwin's theory of evolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

List and explain the four (4)goals developmental psychologists set out to achieve through the usage of the scientific method.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and explain the four (4)goals developmental...

Question 5

The ________ research method would be effective in extensively studying a teacher who has superior skills in conflict resolution.

Accepted Answer

A)  survey 
B)  case study 
C)  naturalistic observation 
D)  cross-sectional design

Question 6

Maria Ivosevic married for the first time at age 39,and at age 40 she is pregnant for the first time.She is now considering starting college to become a computer systems engineer.When Maria laughingly tells her friends,"I have never done anything when I was supposed to," she is referring to

Accepted Answer

A)  the social clock. 
B)  the biological clock. 
C)  the critical period. 
D)  social norms.

Question 7

A cohort is

Accepted Answer

A)  a sequence of shared cultural experiences. 
B)  everyone who belongs to a specific culture. 
C)  a genetically programmed, sequential pattern of change. 
D)  a group of individuals who are born within a fairly narrow time frame and who share historical experiences.

Question 8

Which of the following is not an illustration of the interactionist model of experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juanita has always found it easy and enjoyable to meet new people and make new friends. Her friends say, "Juanita has never met a stranger!" 
B)  When one-year-old Roberto pinched his fingers in a closing door, he screamed and cried and could not be soothed for 10 minutes. 
C)  Sally's family has always teased her about being so clumsy and "klutzy" that she falls over her own feet. So Sally avoids sports or activities such as dancing or tennis because she knows she would look foolish. 
D)  Dimitri's family and co-workers have to be careful in their interactions with him. It seems he is always hearing criticism or hostility when none is intended.

Question 9

Examples of atypical development consist of developmental delay,mental illness,aggressiveness,and the like.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The three broad categories used by developmentalists to classify developmental changes include physical,social,and _______ domains.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological 
B)  psychological 
C)  cognitive 
D)  maturational

Question 11

What are the key features of the interactionist model of development?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the key features of the...

Question 12

Identify the four goals of developmental psychology,and describe how developmental psychologists might use scientific methods to achieve each of the goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the four goals of developmental psychology,and...

Question 13

Which of the following most clearly represents a core belief of the lifespan perspective of developmental psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Due to aging population trends, older adulthood must become the primary focus of developmental psychology. 
B)  Culture ultimately influences development more than any other factor. 
C)  The capacity for plasticity in response to environmental demands is the most important force in determining developmental outcomes. 
D)  All stages of development must be understood in terms of the culture and context in which they occur.

Question 14

Early developmental psychology pioneer G.Stanley Hall believed that developmentalists should identify ________ to further the field's understanding of child development.

Accepted Answer

A)  milestones 
B)  norms 
C)  developmental stages 
D)  maturation processes

Question 15

The National Longitudinal Study of Children and Youth collects data on children every 2 years (1 cycle)as they grow into adulthood.A new sample of infants is added at the third cycle,and at each subsequent cycle.This is an example of a(n)________ design.

Accepted Answer

A)  longitudinal 
B)  cross-sectional 
C)  experimental 
D)  sequential

Question 16

The Canadian Psychological Association has published ethical standards for practitioners,researchers,and scientists that address

Accepted Answer

A)  protection of the rights of humans used in research. 
B)  protection of the rights of humans and animals used in research. 
C)  requirements to justify the benefits of research versus harm to human subjects. 
D)  scrutiny of research methods by an appointed unbiased observer.

Question 17

Which of the following is the BEST example of an "off-time" event that could have negative effects upon an individual's development?

Accepted Answer

A)  being divorced at the age of 25 
B)  the deaths of elderly parents 
C)  the death of one's spouse at the age of 30 
D)  experiencing a life-threatening illness at the age of 60

Question 18

The Tuskegee syphilis experiment was a clinical study conducted from 1932-1972 by the U.S.Public Health Service to document the effects of untreated syphilis in African American men who believed they were simply receiving free health care from the U.S.government.List and discuss the ethical standards that have been violated by this experiment.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Studying one woman over a two-year period to obtain information regarding her physical health and habits is a great example of survey research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Piaget's landmark body of work defined our understanding of cognitive development in children.Piaget's work convinced him that logical thinking develops in _______ stages between birth and adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five

Exam 1: Basic Concepts and Methods

Although some research may be used to improve people's lives,this is not always the case with research involving developmental psychology because many variables may be involved that affect individuals differently,coupled with the fact that there are no concrete answers.

________ is the term used to describe the average age at which children reach developmental milestones.

The concept of developmental stages came from Darwin's theory of evolution.

List and explain the four (4)goals developmental psychologists set out to achieve through the usage of the scientific method.

The ________ research method would be effective in extensively studying a teacher who has superior skills in conflict resolution.

Maria Ivosevic married for the first time at age 39,and at age 40 she is pregnant for the first time.She is now considering starting college to become a computer systems engineer.When Maria laughingly tells her friends,"I have never done anything when I was supposed to," she is referring to

A cohort is

Which of the following is not an illustration of the interactionist model of experience?

Examples of atypical development consist of developmental delay,mental illness,aggressiveness,and the like.

The three broad categories used by developmentalists to classify developmental changes include physical,social,and _______ domains.

What are the key features of the interactionist model of development?

Identify the four goals of developmental psychology,and describe how developmental psychologists might use scientific methods to achieve each of the goals.

Which of the following most clearly represents a core belief of the lifespan perspective of developmental psychology?

Early developmental psychology pioneer G.Stanley Hall believed that developmentalists should identify ________ to further the field's understanding of child development.

The National Longitudinal Study of Children and Youth collects data on children every 2 years (1 cycle) as they grow into adulthood.A new sample of infants is added at the third cycle,and at each subsequent cycle.This is an example of a(n) ________ design.

The Canadian Psychological Association has published ethical standards for practitioners,researchers,and scientists that address

Which of the following is the BEST example of an "off-time" event that could have negative effects upon an individual's development?

Studying one woman over a two-year period to obtain information regarding her physical health and habits is a great example of survey research.

Piaget's landmark body of work defined our understanding of cognitive development in children.Piaget's work convinced him that logical thinking develops in _______ stages between birth and adolescence.