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Journey of Adulthood, 10th Edition Barbara R. Bjorklund Julie Earles
Chapter 1-12
Chapter 1
Multiple Choice Single Select
M/C Question
What is empirical research?
a) Common knowledge
Consider This: This type of research is objective.
LO 1.1: Explore major themes in developmental psychology
b) Autobiographies
Consider This: This type of research is objective.
LO 1.1: Explore major themes in developmental psychology
c) Personal experiences
Consider This: This type of research is objective.
LO 1.1: Explore major themes in developmental psychology
d) Scientific studies
ANS: d
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.1: Explore major themes in developmental
psychology, Topic=Basic Concepts in Adult Development, Difficulty=Easy
M/C Question 2
What are normative age-graded influences?
a) Changes associated with age
b) Changes that happen regardless of age
Consider This: Biology and society both work together with these influences.
LO 1.2.1: Identify normative age-graded influences on development
c) Changes related to psychological age
Consider This: Biology and society both work together with these influences.
LO 1.2.1: Identify normative age-graded influences on development
d) Changes that are influenced by our parents
Consider This: Biology and society both work together with these influences.
LO 1.2.1: Identify normative age-graded influences on development
ANS: a
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.2: Explain the major sources of development;
Submodule LO 1.2.1: Identify normative age-graded influences on development,
Topic=Normative Age-Graded Influences, Difficulty=Easy
,M/C Question 3
The term _________ is almost synonymous with generation, but it is narrower in scope.
a) cohort
b) group
Consider This: People who are different ages can be affected differently by historical
events.
LO 1.2.2: Describe how historical events impact development
c) peers
Consider This: People who are different ages can be affected differently by historical
events.
LO 1.2.2: Describe how historical events impact development
d) culture
Consider This: People who are different ages can be affected differently by historical
events.
LO 1.2.2: Describe how historical events impact development
ANS: a
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.2: Explain the major sources of development;
Submodule LO 1.2.2: Describe how historical events impact development, Topic=Sources of
Change, Difficulty=Easy,
M/C Question 4
How do behavior geneticists primarily study the influence of genes on behaviors?
a) Surveys
Consider This: This is the most effective way to study genetic influence in people
because the genes are identical.
LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on adult
life
b) Twin studies
c) Focus groups
Consider This: This is the most effective way to study genetic influence in people
because the genes are identical.
LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on adult
life
d) Cohort studies
Consider This: This is the most effective way to study genetic influence in people
because the genes are identical.
LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on adult
life
ANS: b
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.2: Explain the major sources of development;
Submodule LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on
adult life, Topic=Sources of Change, Difficulty=Easy
,M/C Question 5
What does epigenetic inheritance mean?
a) Genes are passed down through the parents.
Consider This: Most developmentalists subscribe to an interactionist view.
LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on adult
life
b) Genes work independently from the environment.
Consider This: Most developmentalists subscribe to an interactionist view.
LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on adult
life
c) Gene expression can be modified by experience.
d) Genes are best studied through twin studies.
Consider This: Most developmentalists subscribe to an interactionist view.
LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on adult
life
ANS: c
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.2: Explain the major sources of development;
Submodule LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on
adult life, Topic=Sources of Change, Difficulty=Easy
M/C Question 6
When does age become just a number and not a predictor of a stage or behavior?
a) Early adulthood
Consider This: Until a certain point, certain milestones happen with age.
LO 1.1.3: Differentiate among the various types of age
b) Adolescence
c) Older adulthood
Consider This: Until a certain point, certain milestones happen with age.
LO 1.1.3: Differentiate among the various types of age
d) Infancy
Consider This: Until a certain point, certain milestones happen with age.
LO 1.1.3: Differentiate among the various types of age
ANS: b
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.1: Explore major themes in developmental
psychology; Submodule LO 1.1.3: Differentiate among the various types of age, Topic=A Word
About âœAgeâ, Difficulty=Easy
M/C Question 7
Which of the following is the best definition for the life-span developmental psychology
approach?
a) Development occurs over the lifetime and is multidimensional, shaped by many causes.
b) Development occurs over the lifetime, primarily from social causes from the peer group.
, Consider This: This approach looks at development as a plastic process.
LO 1.3.1: Describe elements of the life-span developmental psychology approach
c) Development occurs over the lifetime, initially shaped by biological causes, then by
environmental causes.
Consider This: This approach looks at development as a plastic process.
LO 1.3.1: Describe elements of the life-span developmental psychology approach
d) Development occurs over the lifetime, but in a limited fashion as the majority of
development occurs infancy through adolescence.
Consider This: This approach looks at development as a plastic process.
LO 1.3.1: Describe elements of the life-span developmental psychology approach
ANS: a
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.3: Differentiate between the perspectives of
psychological and bioecological models; Submodule LO 1.3.1: Describe elements of the life-span
developmental psychology approach, Topic=Guiding Perspectives, Difficulty=Easy
M/C Question 8
What is the key point of the bioecological model of development?
a) Development should be studied on a case-by-case basis.
Consider This: Bronfenbrenner’s theories examined the intersection of various systems.
LO 1.3.2: Outline the systems used in the bioecological model of development
b) Development is driven by biological factors.
Consider This: Bronfenbrenner’s theories examined the intersection of various systems.
LO 1.3.2: Outline the systems used in the bioecological model of development
c) Development cannot be studied out of context.
d) Development is a new, unformed discipline.
Consider This: Bronfenbrenner’s theories examined the intersection of various systems.
LO 1.3.2: Outline the systems used in the bioecological model of development
ANS: c
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.3: Differentiate between the perspectives of
psychological and bioecological models; Submodule LO: 1.3.2: Outline the systems used in the
bioecological model of development, Topic=Guiding Perspectives, Difficulty=Easy
M/C Question 9
The _____________ method chooses different groups of subjects who represent a series of
different ages and compares their responses.
a) cohort
Consider This: This method measures each subject only once and compares the results
against each subject.
LO 1.4.1: Identify methods used in developmental research
b) longitudinal
Consider This: This method measures each subject only once and compares the results
against each subject.
LO 1.4.1: Identify methods used in developmental research
Journey of Adulthood, 10th Edition Barbara R. Bjorklund Julie Earles
Chapter 1-12
Chapter 1
Multiple Choice Single Select
M/C Question
What is empirical research?
a) Common knowledge
Consider This: This type of research is objective.
LO 1.1: Explore major themes in developmental psychology
b) Autobiographies
Consider This: This type of research is objective.
LO 1.1: Explore major themes in developmental psychology
c) Personal experiences
Consider This: This type of research is objective.
LO 1.1: Explore major themes in developmental psychology
d) Scientific studies
ANS: d
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.1: Explore major themes in developmental
psychology, Topic=Basic Concepts in Adult Development, Difficulty=Easy
M/C Question 2
What are normative age-graded influences?
a) Changes associated with age
b) Changes that happen regardless of age
Consider This: Biology and society both work together with these influences.
LO 1.2.1: Identify normative age-graded influences on development
c) Changes related to psychological age
Consider This: Biology and society both work together with these influences.
LO 1.2.1: Identify normative age-graded influences on development
d) Changes that are influenced by our parents
Consider This: Biology and society both work together with these influences.
LO 1.2.1: Identify normative age-graded influences on development
ANS: a
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.2: Explain the major sources of development;
Submodule LO 1.2.1: Identify normative age-graded influences on development,
Topic=Normative Age-Graded Influences, Difficulty=Easy
,M/C Question 3
The term _________ is almost synonymous with generation, but it is narrower in scope.
a) cohort
b) group
Consider This: People who are different ages can be affected differently by historical
events.
LO 1.2.2: Describe how historical events impact development
c) peers
Consider This: People who are different ages can be affected differently by historical
events.
LO 1.2.2: Describe how historical events impact development
d) culture
Consider This: People who are different ages can be affected differently by historical
events.
LO 1.2.2: Describe how historical events impact development
ANS: a
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.2: Explain the major sources of development;
Submodule LO 1.2.2: Describe how historical events impact development, Topic=Sources of
Change, Difficulty=Easy,
M/C Question 4
How do behavior geneticists primarily study the influence of genes on behaviors?
a) Surveys
Consider This: This is the most effective way to study genetic influence in people
because the genes are identical.
LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on adult
life
b) Twin studies
c) Focus groups
Consider This: This is the most effective way to study genetic influence in people
because the genes are identical.
LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on adult
life
d) Cohort studies
Consider This: This is the most effective way to study genetic influence in people
because the genes are identical.
LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on adult
life
ANS: b
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.2: Explain the major sources of development;
Submodule LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on
adult life, Topic=Sources of Change, Difficulty=Easy
,M/C Question 5
What does epigenetic inheritance mean?
a) Genes are passed down through the parents.
Consider This: Most developmentalists subscribe to an interactionist view.
LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on adult
life
b) Genes work independently from the environment.
Consider This: Most developmentalists subscribe to an interactionist view.
LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on adult
life
c) Gene expression can be modified by experience.
d) Genes are best studied through twin studies.
Consider This: Most developmentalists subscribe to an interactionist view.
LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on adult
life
ANS: c
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.2: Explain the major sources of development;
Submodule LO 1.2.4: Explain the interactionist view on the influences of nature and nurture on
adult life, Topic=Sources of Change, Difficulty=Easy
M/C Question 6
When does age become just a number and not a predictor of a stage or behavior?
a) Early adulthood
Consider This: Until a certain point, certain milestones happen with age.
LO 1.1.3: Differentiate among the various types of age
b) Adolescence
c) Older adulthood
Consider This: Until a certain point, certain milestones happen with age.
LO 1.1.3: Differentiate among the various types of age
d) Infancy
Consider This: Until a certain point, certain milestones happen with age.
LO 1.1.3: Differentiate among the various types of age
ANS: b
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.1: Explore major themes in developmental
psychology; Submodule LO 1.1.3: Differentiate among the various types of age, Topic=A Word
About âœAgeâ, Difficulty=Easy
M/C Question 7
Which of the following is the best definition for the life-span developmental psychology
approach?
a) Development occurs over the lifetime and is multidimensional, shaped by many causes.
b) Development occurs over the lifetime, primarily from social causes from the peer group.
, Consider This: This approach looks at development as a plastic process.
LO 1.3.1: Describe elements of the life-span developmental psychology approach
c) Development occurs over the lifetime, initially shaped by biological causes, then by
environmental causes.
Consider This: This approach looks at development as a plastic process.
LO 1.3.1: Describe elements of the life-span developmental psychology approach
d) Development occurs over the lifetime, but in a limited fashion as the majority of
development occurs infancy through adolescence.
Consider This: This approach looks at development as a plastic process.
LO 1.3.1: Describe elements of the life-span developmental psychology approach
ANS: a
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.3: Differentiate between the perspectives of
psychological and bioecological models; Submodule LO 1.3.1: Describe elements of the life-span
developmental psychology approach, Topic=Guiding Perspectives, Difficulty=Easy
M/C Question 8
What is the key point of the bioecological model of development?
a) Development should be studied on a case-by-case basis.
Consider This: Bronfenbrenner’s theories examined the intersection of various systems.
LO 1.3.2: Outline the systems used in the bioecological model of development
b) Development is driven by biological factors.
Consider This: Bronfenbrenner’s theories examined the intersection of various systems.
LO 1.3.2: Outline the systems used in the bioecological model of development
c) Development cannot be studied out of context.
d) Development is a new, unformed discipline.
Consider This: Bronfenbrenner’s theories examined the intersection of various systems.
LO 1.3.2: Outline the systems used in the bioecological model of development
ANS: c
Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.3: Differentiate between the perspectives of
psychological and bioecological models; Submodule LO: 1.3.2: Outline the systems used in the
bioecological model of development, Topic=Guiding Perspectives, Difficulty=Easy
M/C Question 9
The _____________ method chooses different groups of subjects who represent a series of
different ages and compares their responses.
a) cohort
Consider This: This method measures each subject only once and compares the results
against each subject.
LO 1.4.1: Identify methods used in developmental research
b) longitudinal
Consider This: This method measures each subject only once and compares the results
against each subject.
LO 1.4.1: Identify methods used in developmental research
