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TESTBANK OF LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT A PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
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TESTBANK OF LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTA PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
What does the science of human development seek to understand? - ANSWER-how and why people change over
time
Which of the following is TRUE of the scientific method? - ANSWER-Research findings should be made available to
other scientists.
Most developmental psychologists believe that development is the result of: - ANSWER-both nature and nurture.
Language learning is considered a: - ANSWER-sensitive period.
An example of psychosocial development is: - ANSWER-social skills.
As we age, losses occur in some domains, while gains are made in others. This is consistent with the ____________
nature of development. - ANSWER-multidirectional
Of the following theories, which places the greatest emphasis on the interaction between genes and the
environment? - ANSWER-epigenetic
Psychoanalytic theory originated with: - ANSWER-Sigmund Freud.
,Each of Erikson's developmental stages is characterized by a particular challenge or: - ANSWER-developmental
crisis.
In the industry versus inferiority stage, children try to: - ANSWER-master new skills.
The primary focus of behaviorism is: - ANSWER-behavior.
Pavlov's experiment in which he conditioned dogs to salivate after hearing a bell demonstrated what he called: -
ANSWER-classical conditioning.
In social learning theory, modeling is a process by which people: - ANSWER-observe the actions of others and then
copy them.
A feeling of self-confidence that an individual develops when he or she has high aspirations and notable
achievements is: - ANSWER-self-efficacy.
Piaget was primarily interested in: - ANSWER-how children think.
Which of the following is not associated with Urie Bronfenbrenner? - ANSWER-exosystems
Which of the following is an example of an exosystem? - ANSWER-church
In order to establish what causes a behavior, what research method must be used? - ANSWER-an experiment
What is the first step of the scientific method? - ANSWER-pose a question
In the science of human development, "nurture" refers to: - ANSWER-environmental influences.
,Jada, age 5, is learning to speak Dutch. What is the primary domain of development? - ANSWER-cognitive
The distinctive characteristic of development that says that change does not always occur in a straight line is: -
ANSWER-multidirectional.
Language learning is considered a: - ANSWER-sensitive period.
What does "socioeconomic status" refer to? - ANSWER-social class
Epigenetic theory arises from: - ANSWER-biology, genetics, and neuroscience.
Development is the result of an interaction between biological and environmental forces. This statement most
closely describes: - ANSWER-epigenetic theory.
Cells in an observer's brain that respond to an action performed by someone else in the same way they would if
the observer had done the action are: - ANSWER-mirror neurons.
According to Freud, each stage of development in the first six years is characterized by: - ANSWER-sexual pleasure.
A major difference between Erikson and Freud is that: - ANSWER-Freud emphasized psychosexual development,
whereas Erikson emphasized psychosocial development.
At what age does Erikson's stage of identity versus role confusion occur? - ANSWER-adolescence
Behaviorists are also referred to as: - ANSWER-learning theorists.
The type of learning in which a reinforcer or punishment follows a particular behavior is called: - ANSWER-operant
conditioning.
, Because of his hard work, Roman is a successful member of his high school debate team. He looks forward to his
future success on the college debate team. This is an example of: - ANSWER-self-efficacy.
In which of Piaget's stages would one expect to see the development of an interest in ethics, politics, and social
and moral issues? - ANSWER-formal operational
Throughout his life, Bronfenbrenner: - ANSWER-emphasized studying humans in natural settings.
The microsystem includes: - ANSWER-family and peers.
In an experiment, tests of significance are used to: - ANSWER-indicate whether the results might have occurred by
chance.
scientific method - ANSWER-way to answer questions that requires empirical research and data-based questions
replication - ANSWER-repetition of a study, using different participants
nature - ANSWER-the traits, capacities, and limitations that each individual inherits genetically from his or her
parents at the moment of conception
nurture - ANSWER-the environmental influences that affect development after an individual is conceived
health and diet of the embryo's mother
family
school
community
society
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