Test Bank for Lifespan
Development, 9th Edition
by Denise Boyd
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,TEST BANK
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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Development, 9th Edition
by Denise Boyd
pg. 0
,TEST BANK
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
file:///C:/Users/user/Downloads/Test%20Bank%20for%20Lifespan%20Development,
,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
file:///C:/Users/user/Downloads/Test%20Bank%20for%20Lifespan%20Development,
, 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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