Test Bank For Lifespan Development, 9th Edition by Denise Boyd

Test Bank For Lifespan Development, 9th Edition by Denise Boyd-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 TB_01_05_Philosophical and Scientific Roots Dr. Sardonicus believes that humans possess no inborn abilities and that parents can mold their children into whatever they want them to be. Which doctrine would best describe Dr. Sardonicus‘ views? A) Empiricism B) Innate goodness C) Original sin D) Darwinism Answer: A Level: Difficult Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots Skill: Apply What You Know LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists TB_01_06_Philosophical and Scientific Roots Charles Darwin and other early evolutionary thinkers compiled , which were detailed observations of the behaviors of an individual infant, in the hope that they might better understand the overall evolution of the human species. A) domains of development B) baby biographies C) Gesell scales D) norm-referenced tests Answer: B Level: Difficult 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_07_Philosophical and Scientific Roots Which assertion regarding lifespan development can be attributed to both G. Stanley Hall and Charles Darwin? A) Human evolution represents a unique occurrence in natural history. B) Biology dictates how human personality develops. C) Environment determines the course of healthy individual development. D) The milestones of childhood are similar to those in the development of the human species. Answer: D Level: Difficult Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots Skill: Evaluate It LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists TB_01_08_Philosophical and Scientific Roots Which term did Arnold Gesell use to describe genetically programmed sequential patterns of change, such as puberty or menopause? A) Maturation B) Growth C) Social clock D) Age norms Answer: A Level: Moderate 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_09_The Lifespan Perspective Which summary best describes the current perspective on human development? A) Human development begins at conception and continues throughout the lifespan. B) Human development begins at birth and becomes relatively stable by adolescence. C) Human development begins slowly at birth and accelerates as we age. D) Human development begins with the onset of puberty. Answer: A Level: Easy Topic: The Lifespan Perspective Skill: Understand the Concepts LO 1.1.2: Describe how the lifespan perspective tries to fully explain human development TB_01_10_The Lifespan Perspective summarizes the idea that individuals of all ages possess the capacity for positive change in response to environmental demands. A) Plasticity B) Multicontextuality C) Empiricism D) Maturation Answer: A Level: Difficult Topic: The Lifespan Perspective Skill: Analyze It LO 1.1.2: Describe how the lifespan perspective tries to fully explain human development TB_01_11_The Lifespan Perspective Researchers have to explore many types of information to address their questions of interest. Which concept emphasizes this approach to studying lifespan development? A) The unidimensional nature of development B) Interdisciplinary research C) Extra-generational implications D) Rigidity Answer: B Level: Difficult Topic: The Lifespan Perspective Skill: Analyze It LO 1.1.2: Describe how the lifespan perspective tries to fully explain human development TB_01_12_The Domains and Periods of Development The physical domain refers to that aspect of human development that describes A) changes in thinking, memory, problem solving, and other intellectual skills. B) changes in size, shape, and characteristics of the body. C) how young children exceed or lag behind their peers. D) the relationship of an individual person to other people. Answer: B Level: Easy Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development Skill: Understand the Concepts LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development TB_01_13_The Domains and Periods of Development Which aspect of human development describes changes in thinking, memory, problem solving, and other intellectual skills? A) Psychological domain B) Physical domain C) Cognitive domain D) Social domain Answer: C Level: Easy Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development Skill: Understand the Concepts LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development TB_01_14_The Domains and Periods of Development Which aspect of human development describes changes in variables that are associated with the relationship of an individual to others? A) Psychological domain B) Physical domain C) Cognitive domain D) Social domain Answer: D Level: Easy Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development Skill: Understand the Concepts LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development TB_01_15_The Domains and Periods of Development Jorge, age 16, has recently gained a considerable amount of weight but has not grown any taller. Developmental psychologists would investigate whether there is a problem with Jorge in which domain of development? A) Physical B) Cultural C) Cognitive D) Social Answer: A Level: Moderate Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development Skill: Understand the Concepts LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development TB_01_16_The Domains and Periods of Development Estelle, age 12, is in the 6th grade but reads at a 3rd grade level. Developmentalists would investigate whether there is a problem in which domain of Estelle‘s development? A) Physical B) Cultural C) Cognitive D) Social Answer: C Level: Easy Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development Skill: Understand the Concepts LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development TB_01_17_The Domains and Periods of Development The three broad categories that are used to classify changes over the lifespan are called A) domains of development. B) domains of change models. C) evolutionary stages. D) psychosocial domains. Answer: A Level: Easy Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development Skill: Understand the Concepts LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development TB_01_18_The Domains and Periods of Development Periods of development describe which aspect of developmental theories? A) Age-related changes B) Domain-related changes C) Biological changes D) Prenatal changes Answer: A Level: Moderate Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development Skill: Understand the Concepts LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development TB_01_19_The Domains and Periods of Development Not all cultures define the boundaries of adolescence in the same way. For example, Eustace grew up in the United Kingdom, which means that Eustace could A) buy alcohol at any age. B) be unable to drive until the age of 21. C) join the military at the age of 16. D) be able to vote at age 15. Answer: C Level: Difficult Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development Skill: Apply What You Know LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development TB_01_20_The Domains and Periods of Development When does the period of middle childhood occur? A) After a child begins walking B) After a child begins talking C) After a child enters school D) After a child begins puberty Answer: C Level: Easy Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development Skill: Understand the Concepts LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development TB_01_21_Nature Versus Nurture Which term generally refers to environmental influences that shape behavior? A) Social evolution B) Nature C) Maturation D) Nurture Answer: D Level: Moderate Topic: Nature Versus Nurture Skill: Understand the Concepts LO 1.2.1: Explain the nature–nurture debate TB_01_22_Nature Versus Nurture Juanita‘s father died when she was an infant, but her family insists that she not only looks like him, she acts like him as well. This might indicate that had a large impact on Juanita‘s development.