Life Span Human Development 9th Edition Sigelman Test Bank
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Life Span Human Development 9th
Edition Sigelman Test Bank
Development is best defined as - ANS systematic changes and continuities from conception to death.
The fact that development often involves continuities speaks to the fact that over time, humans tend to
- ANS remain the same.
Albert, a developmental psychologist, conducts research on children's emotional reactions to studying
math in school. Albert is concerned with children's _____ development. - ANS psychosocial
What characteristic belongs most in the cognitive domain of development? - ANS Language acquisition
Which characteristic does NOT belong on a list of key aspects of physical development? - ANS Change in
short-term memory
Traditionally, growth has been defined as - ANS physical changes that occur from conception to
maturity.
Aging is most accurately defined as involving _____ in the maturing organism. - ANS both Negative and
positive changes
The term age grade refers to a - ANS socially defined age group, with culture-specific assigned roles,
privileges, and responsibilities.
"Senior" discounts on meals available only to individuals over age 55 provide an excellent example of
a(n) - ANS age grade.
, A company requires employees to retire at the age of 65. This policy is an example of - ANS age norms.
When 60-year-old Madonna wore a miniskirt to a wedding, one of her friends commented, "I sure wish
Madonna would act her age." This comment best illustrates the concept of - ANS age norms.
The term _____ concerns an individual's sense of the age at which he or she should experience certain
events. - ANS social clock
Manuel hoped to graduate from college by age 22 but finds himself enrolling for the first time at age 52.
The anxiety Manuel feels because of this situation may be best explained by the concept of - ANS a
social clock.
The term emerging adulthood refers to individuals from about age - ANS 18 to 29.
Hermes is currently in the "emerging adulthood" stage of development. As such, he would most likely -
ANS believe in a life of limitless possibilities.
Which United States-born newborn would currently have the longest life expectancy? - ANS Marie, who
is a white female
The question of how biological and environmental forces impact development is referred to as the
_____ issue. - ANS nature-nurture
Which best describes the relationship between maturation and genes? - ANS Maturation is driven by a
plan contained in the genes.
Which of the following represents a maturational process? - ANS The development of pubic hair during
puberty
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