Lifespan Development 9th Edition (Boyd, 2025) – Test Bank
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Lifespan Development
Denise Boyd; Helen Bee
9th Edition
, Lifespan Development 9th Edition (Boyd, 2025) – Test Bank
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Concepts and Methods
Chapter 2 Theories of Development
Chapter 3 Prenatal Development and Birth
Chapter 4 Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy
Chapter 5 Cognitive Development in Infancy
Chapter 6 Social and Personality Development in Infancy
Chapter 7 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 8 Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 9 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Chapter 10 Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood
Chapter 11 Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Chapter 12 Social and Personality Development in Adolescence
Chapter 13 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
Chapter 14 Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood
Chapter 15 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 16 Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 17 Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Chapter 18 Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood
Chapter 19 Death, Dying, and Bereavement
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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
Selected 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
Selected 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
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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
Selected 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.
Selected 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
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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
Selected 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
Selected 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?
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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.
Selected 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
Selected 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.
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D) Human development begins with the onset of puberty.
Selected 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
Selected 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
Selected 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
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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.
Selected 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
Selected 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
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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 Selected 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 Selected 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
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B) Cultural
C) Cognitive
D) Social Selected 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. Selected 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 Selected 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
TEST BANK
Lifespan Development
Denise Boyd; Helen Bee
9th Edition
, Lifespan Development 9th Edition (Boyd, 2025) – Test Bank
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Concepts and Methods
Chapter 2 Theories of Development
Chapter 3 Prenatal Development and Birth
Chapter 4 Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy
Chapter 5 Cognitive Development in Infancy
Chapter 6 Social and Personality Development in Infancy
Chapter 7 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 8 Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 9 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Chapter 10 Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood
Chapter 11 Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Chapter 12 Social and Personality Development in Adolescence
Chapter 13 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
Chapter 14 Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood
Chapter 15 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 16 Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 17 Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Chapter 18 Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood
Chapter 19 Death, Dying, and Bereavement
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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
Selected 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
Selected 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
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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
Selected 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.
Selected 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
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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
Selected 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
Selected 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?
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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.
Selected 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
Selected 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.
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D) Human development begins with the onset of puberty.
Selected 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
Selected 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
Selected 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
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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.
Selected 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
Selected 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
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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 Selected 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 Selected 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
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B) Cultural
C) Cognitive
D) Social Selected 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. Selected 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 Selected 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
