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TABLE OF CONTENT
History, Theory, and Research Strategies
Genetic Reproductive Choices and Environmental Foundations
Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby
Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood
Death, Dying, and Bereavement
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CHAPTER 1
HISTORY, THEORY, AND RESEARCH STRATEGIES
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Dr. Langley’s work is devoted to understanding constancy and change throughout the lifespan. Dr.
Langley’s field of study is .
genetics
clinical psychology
adolescent development
developmental science
Answer: D
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Skill Level: Apply
Objective: 1.1 What is developmental science, and what factors stimulated expansion of the field?
Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Although great diversity characterizes the interests and concerns of investigators who study
development, they share a single goal: to identify .
genetic factors that contribute to longevity
environmental factors that contribute to disease and illness
those factors that lead to abnormal development in children and adolescents
those factors that influence consistencies and transformations in people from conception to death
Answer: D
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Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.1 What is developmental science, and what factors stimulated expansion of the field?
Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Developmental science is because it has grown through the combined efforts of people
from many fields of study.
interdisciplinary
empirical
applied
theoretical
Answer: A
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Skill Level: Remember
Objective: 1.1 What is developmental science, and what factors stimulated expansion of the field?
Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Easy
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A theory of development .
illustrates the ultimate truth about human behavior
describes, explains, and predicts behavior
explains all aspects of human growth
does not require scientific verification
Answer: B
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Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a stand.
Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Moderate
According to the view of development, the difference between the immature and mature
being is simply one of amount or complexity.
nature
discontinuous
nurture
continuous
Answer: D
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Skill Level: Remember
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a stand.
Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Moderate
The discontinuous view of development holds that .
infants and preschoolers respond to the world in much the same way adults do
growth is the process of gradually augmenting the skills that were present from the beginning
infants and children have unique ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving
development is a smooth process limited only by a lack of information and precision
Answer: C
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Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a stand.
Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Dr. Kostel believes that development takes place in stages. This belief is consistent with the
perspective.
nurture
continuous
discontinuous
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TABLE OF CONTENT
History, Theory, and Research Strategies
Genetic Reproductive Choices and Environmental Foundations
Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby
Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood
Death, Dying, and Bereavement
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CHAPTER 1
HISTORY, THEORY, AND RESEARCH STRATEGIES
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Dr. Langley’s work is devoted to understanding constancy and change throughout the lifespan. Dr.
Langley’s field of study is .
genetics
clinical psychology
adolescent development
developmental science
Answer: D
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Apply
Objective: 1.1 What is developmental science, and what factors stimulated expansion of the field?
Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Although great diversity characterizes the interests and concerns of investigators who study
development, they share a single goal: to identify .
genetic factors that contribute to longevity
environmental factors that contribute to disease and illness
those factors that lead to abnormal development in children and adolescents
those factors that influence consistencies and transformations in people from conception to death
Answer: D
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.1 What is developmental science, and what factors stimulated expansion of the field?
Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Developmental science is because it has grown through the combined efforts of people
from many fields of study.
interdisciplinary
empirical
applied
theoretical
Answer: A
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Remember
Objective: 1.1 What is developmental science, and what factors stimulated expansion of the field?
Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Easy
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A theory of development .
illustrates the ultimate truth about human behavior
describes, explains, and predicts behavior
explains all aspects of human growth
does not require scientific verification
Answer: B
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a stand.
Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Moderate
According to the view of development, the difference between the immature and mature
being is simply one of amount or complexity.
nature
discontinuous
nurture
continuous
Answer: D
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Remember
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a stand.
Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Moderate
The discontinuous view of development holds that .
infants and preschoolers respond to the world in much the same way adults do
growth is the process of gradually augmenting the skills that were present from the beginning
infants and children have unique ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving
development is a smooth process limited only by a lack of information and precision
Answer: C
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a stand.
Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Dr. Kostel believes that development takes place in stages. This belief is consistent with the
perspective.
nurture
continuous
discontinuous
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