, CHAPTER 1
HISTORY, THEORY, AND RESEARCH STRATEGIES
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1) The central questions addressed by the field of child development
A) are primarily of scientific interest.
B) have applied, or practical, importance.
C) are based exclusively on research conducted by psychologists.
D) involve all changes a person experiences throughout the lifespan.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 4
Skill: Remember
Objective: 1.1
2) Which of the following statements regarding the major domains of development is true?
A) The domains of development are separate and distinct.
B) Each period of development is made up of a new set of domains.
C) The physical domain has little influence on the other domains.
D) Development is divided into three broad domains.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 5
Skill: Remember
Objective: 1.2
3) During which period of development does a sense of morality become evident?
A) infancy and toddlerhood
B) early childhood
C) middle childhood
D) adolescence
Answer: B
Page Ref: 6
Skill: Remember
Objective: 1.2
4) Which of the following statements about emerging adulthood is true?
A) It is a period of development that spans from age 15 to 21 years.
B) It is a period of development unique to underdeveloped nations.
C) Although emerging adults have moved beyond adolescence, they have not yet fully assumed adult roles.
D) It is a period of development mostly limited to young people in developing nations.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 6
Skill: Remember
Objective: 1.2
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5) Theories are vital tools because they
A) provide organizing frameworks for our observations of children.
B) provide the ultimate truth about child development.
C) do not require scientific verification.
D) are resistant to the influence of cultural values and belief systems.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 7
Skill: Understand
Objective: 1.3
6) In what important way do theories differ from mere opinion or belief?
A) They are influenced by cultural values.
B) They depend on scientific verification.
C) They explain all aspects of development.
D) They cannot be tested using research procedures.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 7
Skill: Understand
Objective: 1.3
7) Reid believes that the difference between the immature and the mature being is simply one of amount or complexity. Reid
views development as
A) discontinuous.
B) determined by nature.
C) continuous.
D) determined by nurture.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 7–8
Skill: Apply
Objective: 1.3
8) Jessica believes that development takes place in stages where children change rapidly as they step up to a new level and
then change very little for a while. Jessica views development as
A) discontinuous.
B) determined by nature.
C) continuous.
D) determined by nurture.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 8
Skill: Apply
Objective: 1.3
9) In stage theories, development is
A) a smooth, continuous process.
B) gradual and ongoing.
C) like climbing a staircase.
D) a gradual addition of the same types of skills.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 8
Skill: Understand
Objective: 1.3
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10) In her research, Dr. Rosenblum explores why shy children develop differently from their outgoing agemates. Dr.
Rosenblum most likely emphasizes __________ in her research.
A) the role of distinct contexts
B) the nature–nurture controversy
C) the concept of stage
D) continuous development
Answer: A
Page Ref: 8
Skill: Apply
Objective: 1.3
11) Charlene believes that her daughter’s ability to think in complex ways is largely the result of a built-in timetable of
growth. Charlene’s view emphasizes
A) nurture.
B) nature.
C) plasticity.
D) early experiences.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 9
Skill: Apply
Objective: 1.3
12) Theorists who believe that children who are high or low in a characteristic will remain so at later ages typically stress the
importance of
A) heredity.
B) stages.
C) nurture.
D) plasticity.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 9
Skill: Remember
Objective: 1.3
13) Theorists who emphasize plasticity believe that
A) early experiences establish a lifelong pattern of behavior.
B) heredity, rather than the environment, influences behavior.
C) children who are high or low in a characteristic will remain so at later ages.
D) development is open to change in response to influential experiences.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 9
Skill: Understand
Objective: 1.3
14) According to research on resilience, which of the following children has an increased chance of offsetting the impact of a
stressful home life?
A) Luke, who is an irritable child
B) Michelle, who is an emotionally reactive child
C) Noah, who is a talented musician
D) Sarah, who associates with rule-breaking peers
Answer: C
Page Ref: 10–11 Box: Biology and Environment: Resilient Children
Skill: Apply
Objective: 1.3
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HISTORY, THEORY, AND RESEARCH STRATEGIES
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1) The central questions addressed by the field of child development
A) are primarily of scientific interest.
B) have applied, or practical, importance.
C) are based exclusively on research conducted by psychologists.
D) involve all changes a person experiences throughout the lifespan.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 4
Skill: Remember
Objective: 1.1
2) Which of the following statements regarding the major domains of development is true?
A) The domains of development are separate and distinct.
B) Each period of development is made up of a new set of domains.
C) The physical domain has little influence on the other domains.
D) Development is divided into three broad domains.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 5
Skill: Remember
Objective: 1.2
3) During which period of development does a sense of morality become evident?
A) infancy and toddlerhood
B) early childhood
C) middle childhood
D) adolescence
Answer: B
Page Ref: 6
Skill: Remember
Objective: 1.2
4) Which of the following statements about emerging adulthood is true?
A) It is a period of development that spans from age 15 to 21 years.
B) It is a period of development unique to underdeveloped nations.
C) Although emerging adults have moved beyond adolescence, they have not yet fully assumed adult roles.
D) It is a period of development mostly limited to young people in developing nations.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 6
Skill: Remember
Objective: 1.2
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,Test Bank for Berk & Meyers / Infants, Children, and Adolescents, 8e
5) Theories are vital tools because they
A) provide organizing frameworks for our observations of children.
B) provide the ultimate truth about child development.
C) do not require scientific verification.
D) are resistant to the influence of cultural values and belief systems.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 7
Skill: Understand
Objective: 1.3
6) In what important way do theories differ from mere opinion or belief?
A) They are influenced by cultural values.
B) They depend on scientific verification.
C) They explain all aspects of development.
D) They cannot be tested using research procedures.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 7
Skill: Understand
Objective: 1.3
7) Reid believes that the difference between the immature and the mature being is simply one of amount or complexity. Reid
views development as
A) discontinuous.
B) determined by nature.
C) continuous.
D) determined by nurture.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 7–8
Skill: Apply
Objective: 1.3
8) Jessica believes that development takes place in stages where children change rapidly as they step up to a new level and
then change very little for a while. Jessica views development as
A) discontinuous.
B) determined by nature.
C) continuous.
D) determined by nurture.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 8
Skill: Apply
Objective: 1.3
9) In stage theories, development is
A) a smooth, continuous process.
B) gradual and ongoing.
C) like climbing a staircase.
D) a gradual addition of the same types of skills.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 8
Skill: Understand
Objective: 1.3
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10) In her research, Dr. Rosenblum explores why shy children develop differently from their outgoing agemates. Dr.
Rosenblum most likely emphasizes __________ in her research.
A) the role of distinct contexts
B) the nature–nurture controversy
C) the concept of stage
D) continuous development
Answer: A
Page Ref: 8
Skill: Apply
Objective: 1.3
11) Charlene believes that her daughter’s ability to think in complex ways is largely the result of a built-in timetable of
growth. Charlene’s view emphasizes
A) nurture.
B) nature.
C) plasticity.
D) early experiences.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 9
Skill: Apply
Objective: 1.3
12) Theorists who believe that children who are high or low in a characteristic will remain so at later ages typically stress the
importance of
A) heredity.
B) stages.
C) nurture.
D) plasticity.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 9
Skill: Remember
Objective: 1.3
13) Theorists who emphasize plasticity believe that
A) early experiences establish a lifelong pattern of behavior.
B) heredity, rather than the environment, influences behavior.
C) children who are high or low in a characteristic will remain so at later ages.
D) development is open to change in response to influential experiences.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 9
Skill: Understand
Objective: 1.3
14) According to research on resilience, which of the following children has an increased chance of offsetting the impact of a
stressful home life?
A) Luke, who is an irritable child
B) Michelle, who is an emotionally reactive child
C) Noah, who is a talented musician
D) Sarah, who associates with rule-breaking peers
Answer: C
Page Ref: 10–11 Box: Biology and Environment: Resilient Children
Skill: Apply
Objective: 1.3
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