Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of an experimental study?

Accepted Answer

A)   an independent variable
B)   subjects in a control group
C)   controls for cohort effects
D)   subjects in an experimental group C

Question 2

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  False

Question 3

Piaget's landmark body of work defined our understanding of ________ in children.

Accepted Answer

A)   the importance of play
B)   maturation processes
C)   attachment
D)   cognitive development D

Question 4

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 5

In Canada, the belief that adults should retire at age 65 is defined by the social clock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the term developmentalist Paul Baltes used to describe one's adaptive capacity for positive change in response to the environmental demands that are possible in one's lifespan?

Accepted Answer

A)   goal directed
B)   plasticity
C)   maximizing gain
D)   compensating strategies

Question 8

Sets of statements that propose general principles to explain development are known as

Accepted Answer

A)   theories.
B)   the research design.
C)   research questions.
D)   hypotheses.

Question 9

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 10

The concept of inborn biases holds that children are innately determined to undergo physical developments, such as walking, talking, or puberty, independent of social or environmental triggers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Canadian Psychological Association was founded in 1939.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Based on the work of Jean Piaget, which of the following developmental achievements does not belong in a description of children's cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Children learn through observation of role models and their environment.
B)   Children use their senses and motor abilities to explore the world and develop basic concepts of space and time.
C)   Children begin to use symbols, such as language, to think and communicate.
D)   Children use their logical thinking skills to solve problems in the everyday world.

Question 13

The term "development" now encompasses the entire lifespan rather than just childhood and adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The notion that job performance declines in older adults, leading to denied opportunities to work, is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)   "the social clock."
B)   "cohort effects."
C)   "ageism."
D)   "group specific changes."

Question 15

Which of the following is the best example of a cross-sectional research study?

Accepted Answer

A)   Each year the five-year-olds of Ontario are given number and letter proficiency exams before they begin kindergarten.
B)   Dr. Sanchez assessed the eye-hand coordination of the second, fourth, and sixth graders of Maple Leaf Elementary School in December 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007.
C)   A number of graduate students studied the playground interactions of two classes of fourth graders by secretly videotaping the playground activities from the third-floor window of an adjacent building.
D)   Dr. Huang assessed the eye-hand coordination of the second, fourth, and sixth graders of Maple Leaf Elementary School in September 2001.

Question 16

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 17

The belief that humans must seek redemption and lead a disciplined life to reduce the influence of innate tendencies toward acting immorally is associated with the philosophical doctrine of

Accepted Answer

A)   innate goodness.
B)   original sin.
C)   empiricism.
D)   blank slate.

Question 18

Canadian psychologists were very active during World War II, performing numerous consultation and training functions for the British government and the war effort that included all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   personnel selection
B)   recruitment
C)   public opinion management
D)   discipline strategies

Question 19

Modern developmental psychology practices a multidisciplinary approach known as the "lifespan perspective."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The concept of the critical period would explain why many kindergartners are distressed during the first week of their kindergarten experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Basic Concepts and Methods

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of an experimental study?

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 ________ in children.

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.

In Canada, the belief that adults should retire at age 65 is defined by the social clock.

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

What is the term developmentalist Paul Baltes used to describe one's adaptive capacity for positive change in response to the environmental demands that are possible in one's lifespan?

Sets of statements that propose general principles to explain development are known as

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

The concept of inborn biases holds that children are innately determined to undergo physical developments, such as walking, talking, or puberty, independent of social or environmental triggers.

The Canadian Psychological Association was founded in 1939.

Based on the work of Jean Piaget, which of the following developmental achievements does not belong in a description of children's cognitive development?

The term "development" now encompasses the entire lifespan rather than just childhood and adolescence.

The notion that job performance declines in older adults, leading to denied opportunities to work, is referred to as

Which of the following is the best example of a cross-sectional research study?

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

The belief that humans must seek redemption and lead a disciplined life to reduce the influence of innate tendencies toward acting immorally is associated with the philosophical doctrine of

Canadian psychologists were very active during World War II, performing numerous consultation and training functions for the British government and the war effort that included all of the following EXCEPT

Modern developmental psychology practices a multidisciplinary approach known as the "lifespan perspective."

The concept of the critical period would explain why many kindergartners are distressed during the first week of their kindergarten experience.