Test Bank For Lifespan Development, 9th Edition
by Denise Boyd 2024/2025, Answered(VERIFIED)
Human Development - Correct Answer>>The scientific study of age-
related changes in behavior, thinking, emotion and personality.
Augustine of Hippo - Correct Answer>>4th century philosopher. Taught
all humans are born with a selfish nature (Original Sin) and must seek
spiritual salvation.
John Locke - Correct Answer>>17th century philosopher. Taught
children are born blank slates. Differences come from environment and
experiences. (Empiricism)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau - Correct Answer>>18th century philosopher.
Taught humans are naturally good and seek out experiences to help
them grow. (Innate Goodness)
Charles Darwin - Correct Answer>>19th century scientist. Taught
heredity and environment determines development. (Evolution)
Norms - Correct Answer>>Average ages at which developmental
milestones are reached.
, G. Stanley Hall - Correct Answer>>Published the first scientific study of
children and introduced the concept of Norms.
Maturation - Correct Answer>>The gradual unfolding of a genetically
programmed sequential pattern of change. Term coined by Arnold
Gesell.
Norm-Referenced Tests - Correct Answer>>Standardized tests that
compare an individual child's score to the average score of others her
age.
Lifespan Perspective - Correct Answer>>Current view of
developmentalists: Important changes occur throughout entire lifespan
and must be interpreted in terms of culture and context.
Interdisciplinary research is important.
3 Key Points of Lifespan Development - Correct Answer>>1. Plasticity:
Individuals of all ages possess capacity for change. 2. Interdisciplinary
research critical. 3. Multicontextual Nature of Development:
Development occurs within several contexts (ie family, neighborhood,
culture)
Physical Domain - Correct Answer>>Changes in size, shape and
characteristics of the body.
by Denise Boyd 2024/2025, Answered(VERIFIED)
Human Development - Correct Answer>>The scientific study of age-
related changes in behavior, thinking, emotion and personality.
Augustine of Hippo - Correct Answer>>4th century philosopher. Taught
all humans are born with a selfish nature (Original Sin) and must seek
spiritual salvation.
John Locke - Correct Answer>>17th century philosopher. Taught
children are born blank slates. Differences come from environment and
experiences. (Empiricism)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau - Correct Answer>>18th century philosopher.
Taught humans are naturally good and seek out experiences to help
them grow. (Innate Goodness)
Charles Darwin - Correct Answer>>19th century scientist. Taught
heredity and environment determines development. (Evolution)
Norms - Correct Answer>>Average ages at which developmental
milestones are reached.
, G. Stanley Hall - Correct Answer>>Published the first scientific study of
children and introduced the concept of Norms.
Maturation - Correct Answer>>The gradual unfolding of a genetically
programmed sequential pattern of change. Term coined by Arnold
Gesell.
Norm-Referenced Tests - Correct Answer>>Standardized tests that
compare an individual child's score to the average score of others her
age.
Lifespan Perspective - Correct Answer>>Current view of
developmentalists: Important changes occur throughout entire lifespan
and must be interpreted in terms of culture and context.
Interdisciplinary research is important.
3 Key Points of Lifespan Development - Correct Answer>>1. Plasticity:
Individuals of all ages possess capacity for change. 2. Interdisciplinary
research critical. 3. Multicontextual Nature of Development:
Development occurs within several contexts (ie family, neighborhood,
culture)
Physical Domain - Correct Answer>>Changes in size, shape and
characteristics of the body.
