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Chapter 01: Multiple Choice
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Chapter 01: Multiple Choice
1. What does the science of human development seek to understand?
a. the meaning of life
b. theories that have not been subjected to scientific testing
c. the works of Freud, Piaget, and Erikson
d. how and why people change over time
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Chapter 1
Page(s) 2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology
NAEYC002 - Promoting Child Development and Learning
NCLEX003 - Health Promotion and Maintenance
TOPICS: Understanding How and Why
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
NOTES: Sequence: 1001
DATE CREATED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
2. The fact that the study of development depends on theories, data, analysis, critical thinking, and sound
methodology demonstrate the emphasis on .
a. science
b. a multidisciplinary approach
c. hypotheses
d. assumptions
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Chapter 1
Page(s) 2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA2.1 - Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
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Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Multiple Choice
NAEYC001 - Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young
Children and Families
NCLEX001 - Safe and Effective Care Environment
TOPICS: Understanding How and Why
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
NOTES: Sequence: 1002
DATE CREATED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
3. Dr. Furth is curious about whether a specific brain chemical can be suppressed if a patient is given a large
dose of vitamin E. Dr. Furth's question demonstrates the step in the scientific method.
a. first
b. second
c. third
d. fourth
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: Chapter 1
Page(s) 3
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA2.1 - Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
NAEYC001 - Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young
Children and Families
NCLEX001 - Safe and Effective Care Environment
TOPICS: The Scientific Method
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
NOTES: Sequence: 1003
DATE CREATED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
4. Dr. Hernandez predicts that a certain drug will help patients with schizophrenia. Her prediction is called
.
a. a conclusion
b. empirical evidence
c. a hypothesis
d. a result
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Multiple Choice
REFERENCES: Chapter 1
Page(s) 3
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA2.1 - Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
NAEYC001 - Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young
Children and Families
NCLEX001 - Safe and Effective Care Environment
TOPICS: The Scientific Method
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
NOTES: Sequence: 1004
DATE CREATED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
5. Professor Davidson conducted an experiment to determine whether 400 mg of a certain drug would help
patients with schizophrenia. By designing and conducting this experiment, the researcher .
a. drew conclusions
b. demonstrated proof
c. tested the hypothesis
d. confirmed the results
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: Chapter 1
Page(s) 3
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA2.1 - Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
NAEYC001 - Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young
Children and Families
NCLEX001 - Safe and Effective Care Environment
TOPICS: The Scientific Method
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
NOTES: Sequence: 1005
DATE CREATED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
6. Dr. Henderson is curious to know more about how children develop over time. To avoid relying on opinion
or personal bias, Dr. Henderson should .
a. use the scientific method to collect data and establish facts
b. have the children undergo psychoanalysis
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Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Multiple Choice
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ADOLESCENCE,12E KATHLEEN STASSEN BERGER TEST
BANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2025|100%
PASS|A+ GRADED
, lOMoAR cPSD| 37668344
Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Multiple Choice
1. What does the science of human development seek to understand?
a. the meaning of life
b. theories that have not been subjected to scientific testing
c. the works of Freud, Piaget, and Erikson
d. how and why people change over time
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Chapter 1
Page(s) 2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA1.1 - Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology
NAEYC002 - Promoting Child Development and Learning
NCLEX003 - Health Promotion and Maintenance
TOPICS: Understanding How and Why
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
NOTES: Sequence: 1001
DATE CREATED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
2. The fact that the study of development depends on theories, data, analysis, critical thinking, and sound
methodology demonstrate the emphasis on .
a. science
b. a multidisciplinary approach
c. hypotheses
d. assumptions
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Chapter 1
Page(s) 2
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA2.1 - Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
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, lOMoAR cPSD| 37668344
Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Multiple Choice
NAEYC001 - Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young
Children and Families
NCLEX001 - Safe and Effective Care Environment
TOPICS: Understanding How and Why
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
NOTES: Sequence: 1002
DATE CREATED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
3. Dr. Furth is curious about whether a specific brain chemical can be suppressed if a patient is given a large
dose of vitamin E. Dr. Furth's question demonstrates the step in the scientific method.
a. first
b. second
c. third
d. fourth
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: Chapter 1
Page(s) 3
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA2.1 - Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
NAEYC001 - Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young
Children and Families
NCLEX001 - Safe and Effective Care Environment
TOPICS: The Scientific Method
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
NOTES: Sequence: 1003
DATE CREATED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
4. Dr. Hernandez predicts that a certain drug will help patients with schizophrenia. Her prediction is called
.
a. a conclusion
b. empirical evidence
c. a hypothesis
d. a result
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
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Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Multiple Choice
REFERENCES: Chapter 1
Page(s) 3
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA2.1 - Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
NAEYC001 - Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young
Children and Families
NCLEX001 - Safe and Effective Care Environment
TOPICS: The Scientific Method
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
NOTES: Sequence: 1004
DATE CREATED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
5. Professor Davidson conducted an experiment to determine whether 400 mg of a certain drug would help
patients with schizophrenia. By designing and conducting this experiment, the researcher .
a. drew conclusions
b. demonstrated proof
c. tested the hypothesis
d. confirmed the results
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: Chapter 1
Page(s) 3
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA2.1 - Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
NAEYC001 - Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young
Children and Families
NCLEX001 - Safe and Effective Care Environment
TOPICS: The Scientific Method
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying
NOTES: Sequence: 1005
DATE CREATED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/25/2021 12:29 PM
6. Dr. Henderson is curious to know more about how children develop over time. To avoid relying on opinion
or personal bias, Dr. Henderson should .
a. use the scientific method to collect data and establish facts
b. have the children undergo psychoanalysis
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