Lifespan Development Exam 1 questions and correct answers

Bronfenbrenner's ecological model is the application of studying human development in their natural habitat. This is represented by: A) A hierarchy of needs progressing from survival to self-actualization B) Stages of development across the life span C)A step-like progression of skills D) Concentric circles of systems with the individual at the center - Answer D) Concentric circles of systems with the individual at the center Age, environment, and social expectations all contribute to a definition of: A)Body growth B)Normal biophysical function C) Restrictions in activity D) Wear and tear on the body - Answer B)Normal biophysical function The periods of child development seem to be more easily defined than the periods of adulthood because: