PSYC 250 (003) SAGE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS

Which of the following statements accurately describes the current view of the impact of child development on adult psychological functioning? A. Early stages of development have the most impact on later development and adult psychological functioning. B. Experiences early in life have consequences for functioning later in life, but experiences throughout life also contribute to later development and psychological functioning. C. Early stages of development do not have any measurable impact on later development and psychological functioning. D. Experiences in adolescence and adulthood have the greatest impact on development and adult psychological functioning. - Answer- B. Experiences early in life have consequences for functioning later in life, but experiences throughout life also contribute to later development and psychological functioning. CHAPTER 1 QUIZ Who is the individual who posited that the first 3 years of life are no more important than later periods of development? A. Charles Nelson B. Sigmund Freud C. Albert Bandura D. Lewis Terman - Answer- A. Charles Nelson CHAPTER 1 QUIZ When teen parents learn about child development, they experience all of the following except: A. They gain an increased ability to empathize with their child B. They have more realistic expectations for their children C. They have an increased desire to have more children