Lifespan Development 9th edition Study Guide
2026/20227 (Comprehensive Exam Prep &
Practice Questions)
, Test Bank For
by
Christina Verigan
Lifespan Development
Ninth Edition
Denise Boyd, Houston Community College
Helen Bee
, Test Bank for Lifespan Development, 9e
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Concepts and Methods 1
Chapter 2 Theories of Development 27
Chapter 3 Prenatal Development and Birth 52
Chapter 4 Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy 74
Chapter 5 Cognitive Development in Infancy 98
Chapter 6 Social and Personality Development in Infancy 121
Chapter 7 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood 146
Chapter 8 Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood 171
Chapter 9 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood 196
Chapter 10 Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood 220
Chapter 11 Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence 244
Chapter 12 Social and Personality Development in Adolescence 267
Chapter 13 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood 291
Chapter 14 Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood 314
Chapter 15 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood 339
Chapter 16 Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood 363
Chapter 17 Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood 388
Chapter 18 Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood 411
Chapter 19 Death, Dying, and Bereavement 436
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CHAPTER 1: BASIC CONCEPTS AND METHODS
Multiple-Choice Questions
TB_01_01_An Introduction to Human Development
The field of is the scientific study of age-related changes in behavior, thinking, emotion, and personality.
A) neuroscience
B) psychology
C) human development
D) social psychology
Answer: C
Level: Easy
Topic: An Introduction to Human Development
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists
TB_01_02_Philosophical and Scientific Roots
The Christian doctrine of argues that human development occurs as a result of how well or how poorly someone does
at overcoming the inborn tendency to act immorally.
A) original sin
B) empiricism
C) behaviorism
D) innate goodness
Answer: A
Level: Easy
Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists
TB_01_03_Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Which thinker argued that children are born with a mind that is a blank slate?
A) Augustine of Hippo
B) Charles Darwin
C) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
D) John Locke
Answer: D
Level: Easy
Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists
TB_01_04_Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Jean-Jacques Rousseau proposed that all human beings are naturally good and seek out experiences that help
them grow, a concept that came to be known as
A) maturation.
B) innate goodness.
C) the blank slate.
D) original sin.
Answer: B
Level: Easy
Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists
2026/20227 (Comprehensive Exam Prep &
Practice Questions)
, Test Bank For
by
Christina Verigan
Lifespan Development
Ninth Edition
Denise Boyd, Houston Community College
Helen Bee
, Test Bank for Lifespan Development, 9e
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Concepts and Methods 1
Chapter 2 Theories of Development 27
Chapter 3 Prenatal Development and Birth 52
Chapter 4 Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy 74
Chapter 5 Cognitive Development in Infancy 98
Chapter 6 Social and Personality Development in Infancy 121
Chapter 7 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood 146
Chapter 8 Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood 171
Chapter 9 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood 196
Chapter 10 Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood 220
Chapter 11 Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence 244
Chapter 12 Social and Personality Development in Adolescence 267
Chapter 13 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood 291
Chapter 14 Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood 314
Chapter 15 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood 339
Chapter 16 Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood 363
Chapter 17 Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood 388
Chapter 18 Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood 411
Chapter 19 Death, Dying, and Bereavement 436
, TEST BANK
CHAPTER 1: BASIC CONCEPTS AND METHODS
Multiple-Choice Questions
TB_01_01_An Introduction to Human Development
The field of is the scientific study of age-related changes in behavior, thinking, emotion, and personality.
A) neuroscience
B) psychology
C) human development
D) social psychology
Answer: C
Level: Easy
Topic: An Introduction to Human Development
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists
TB_01_02_Philosophical and Scientific Roots
The Christian doctrine of argues that human development occurs as a result of how well or how poorly someone does
at overcoming the inborn tendency to act immorally.
A) original sin
B) empiricism
C) behaviorism
D) innate goodness
Answer: A
Level: Easy
Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists
TB_01_03_Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Which thinker argued that children are born with a mind that is a blank slate?
A) Augustine of Hippo
B) Charles Darwin
C) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
D) John Locke
Answer: D
Level: Easy
Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists
TB_01_04_Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Jean-Jacques Rousseau proposed that all human beings are naturally good and seek out experiences that help
them grow, a concept that came to be known as
A) maturation.
B) innate goodness.
C) the blank slate.
D) original sin.
Answer: B
Level: Easy
Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists
