Life Span Final UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Theories of development differ from opinion primarily because - Correct Answer- They are
based on Scientific Research
Stage theories of development typically describe ____________ changes in behavior,
cognition, or social relationships. - Correct Answer- qualitative
Models of development which hold that change occurs as a continuous process are called -
Correct Answer- incremental models
In Bronfenbrenner's model, proximal processes refer to - Correct Answer- reciprocal
interactions between an organism and its immediate environment.
Juan, a 7-month-old infant, lives in a city where the availability of high quality child care is
very limited. His mother is forced to leave Juan in the care of a young woman who also cares
for five other infants and toddlers in her small apartment. According to Bronfenbrenner's
theory, which of the following influences on Juan's development represents an example of a
proximal process? - Correct Answer- The quality of care-giving Juan receives in day care
Contemporary developmentalists focus on which question concerning nature and nurture? -
Correct Answer- How do we explain the mechanisms by which nature and nurture interact
to affect development?
A group of people characterized by shared traditions, attitudes, values, and beliefs handed
down from one generation to another constitute - Correct Answer- an ethnic group
The measure of social status that combines aspects of education background, income, and
occupation is called - Correct Answer- socioeconomic status
In lifespan developmental theories, significant developmental changes are thought to be
largely complete by - Correct Answer- death
, The idea that children's development is affected by biological factors, and that biological
factors are also affected by the environment and experience, is part of - Correct Answer-
multidimensional systems theories
Based on your knowledge of prenatal development, which of the following sequences would
you expect to be correct? - Correct Answer- The heart begins to form before the hands
When she was pregnant with Joey, Joey's mother had a poor diet because food was in short
supply in her war-torn country. The war ended after Joey was born, and his middle-class
mother was able to provide him with adequate, nutritious food throughout his childhood.
Which of the following outcomes is the most likely for Joey? - Correct Answer- Joey is at
greater risk of serious ongoing health problems than youngsters
who have adequate prenatal nutrition.
The available data indicate that chronic maternal stress during pregnancy has which of the
following effects on the fetus? - Correct Answer- Is related to newborn hyperactivity and
irritability
The brain is commonly classified into three main parts. They are - Correct Answer- forebrain,
midbrain and hindbrain.
Which of the following statements is most accurate with regard to Piaget's theory? - Correct
Answer- Piaget firmly believed that children who were at a particular stage of cognitive
development had the same level of understanding in all areas, such as understanding
causality, morality, agency, etc.
Normally developing motor and visual milestones for a 4-month-old include - Correct
Answer- rolling over, reaching for objects, visual tracking moving objects
Developmentalists study what infants and children understand about other people's intentions,
desires, beliefs, feelings, and so on. This field of study is referred to as - Correct Answer-
theory of mind
Which cognitive achievement underlies a baby's ability to form an attachment to a specific
adult, like a parent or other caregiver? - Correct Answer- object permanence
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Theories of development differ from opinion primarily because - Correct Answer- They are
based on Scientific Research
Stage theories of development typically describe ____________ changes in behavior,
cognition, or social relationships. - Correct Answer- qualitative
Models of development which hold that change occurs as a continuous process are called -
Correct Answer- incremental models
In Bronfenbrenner's model, proximal processes refer to - Correct Answer- reciprocal
interactions between an organism and its immediate environment.
Juan, a 7-month-old infant, lives in a city where the availability of high quality child care is
very limited. His mother is forced to leave Juan in the care of a young woman who also cares
for five other infants and toddlers in her small apartment. According to Bronfenbrenner's
theory, which of the following influences on Juan's development represents an example of a
proximal process? - Correct Answer- The quality of care-giving Juan receives in day care
Contemporary developmentalists focus on which question concerning nature and nurture? -
Correct Answer- How do we explain the mechanisms by which nature and nurture interact
to affect development?
A group of people characterized by shared traditions, attitudes, values, and beliefs handed
down from one generation to another constitute - Correct Answer- an ethnic group
The measure of social status that combines aspects of education background, income, and
occupation is called - Correct Answer- socioeconomic status
In lifespan developmental theories, significant developmental changes are thought to be
largely complete by - Correct Answer- death
, The idea that children's development is affected by biological factors, and that biological
factors are also affected by the environment and experience, is part of - Correct Answer-
multidimensional systems theories
Based on your knowledge of prenatal development, which of the following sequences would
you expect to be correct? - Correct Answer- The heart begins to form before the hands
When she was pregnant with Joey, Joey's mother had a poor diet because food was in short
supply in her war-torn country. The war ended after Joey was born, and his middle-class
mother was able to provide him with adequate, nutritious food throughout his childhood.
Which of the following outcomes is the most likely for Joey? - Correct Answer- Joey is at
greater risk of serious ongoing health problems than youngsters
who have adequate prenatal nutrition.
The available data indicate that chronic maternal stress during pregnancy has which of the
following effects on the fetus? - Correct Answer- Is related to newborn hyperactivity and
irritability
The brain is commonly classified into three main parts. They are - Correct Answer- forebrain,
midbrain and hindbrain.
Which of the following statements is most accurate with regard to Piaget's theory? - Correct
Answer- Piaget firmly believed that children who were at a particular stage of cognitive
development had the same level of understanding in all areas, such as understanding
causality, morality, agency, etc.
Normally developing motor and visual milestones for a 4-month-old include - Correct
Answer- rolling over, reaching for objects, visual tracking moving objects
Developmentalists study what infants and children understand about other people's intentions,
desires, beliefs, feelings, and so on. This field of study is referred to as - Correct Answer-
theory of mind
Which cognitive achievement underlies a baby's ability to form an attachment to a specific
adult, like a parent or other caregiver? - Correct Answer- object permanence
