EPPP: Developmental Psychology EXAM | Verified Exam Questions and
Answers | Latest Updated Study Material 2026
Question:
1. stage theorists include Piaget, Kohlberg, Erikson; propose that development is discontinuous; if
Answer:
do not master stage-specific issue, at increased risk for subsequent developmen-
tal failure; ditterences between adults + children = qualitative
Question:
2. continuity propo- includes Robbie Case; argues that development is continuous; abilities, skills,
nents
Answer:
knowledge gradually / uniformly develop over time; ditterences between adults
+ children = quantitative
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3. ecological ap-
proach to devel-
opment
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by Urie Bronfenbrenner; delineats 5 levels fo environmental influence (microsys-
tem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, crhonosystem)
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4. microsystem
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the everyday environment the person encounters (home, school, work, neigh-
borhood); consists of bi-directional relationships w/ parents, siblings, teachers,
friends, etc.
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5. mesosystem
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consists of the interaction or links between various microsystems
,Question:
6. exosystem
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describes the relationship between 2+ settings, at least one of which doe snot
contain the person
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7. macrosystem
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includes influences of culture, religion, economy, political systems
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8. chronosystem
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addresses the role of the passage of time in the person's life (e.g., birth of sibling,
economic growth)
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9. normative influ-
ences on devel-
opment
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age-graded events (e.g., puberty); history-graded events (e.g., Vietnam war)
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10. non-normative
influences on
development
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unusual / atypical events (e.., birth defect, death of parent) that have major impact
on life
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11. critical period
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specific time during oragnism's life when it is most sensitive to environmental
,influences or stimulation; must occur during this time or will not occur at all
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12. Conrad Lorenz
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studied imprinting in duckling (12-17 hrs after birth, continued to follow); evi-
dence of critical period; attachment behavior patterns that are presumed to be
instinctual
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13. sensitive period
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preferred term in human development; stimulation and learning have more of an
impact during this time than it will at any other time; children
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14. gene
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composed of RNA and DNA; RNA = significantly role in memory functioning
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15. chromosomes
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23 pairs; thousands of genes carriers of hereditary traits; 22 pairs are autosomes
(unrelated to sexual expression)
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16. genotype
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genetic makeup of a person; contains both expressed and unexpressed charac-
teristics
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17. phenotype
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observable characteristics of the person
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18. twin studies
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most commonly used to assess the relative genetic, biological, or dispositional
contribution to a variable or variables under study
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19. Klinefelter's syn- sex chromosome abnormality; occurs only in men; results from extra X chro-
drome
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mosome (XXY); taller, less intelligent, abnormal development of secondary sex
characteristics; unable to have children
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20. Turner's syn-
drome
Answer:
sex chromosome abnormality; occurs only in women; results from missing X chro-
mosome (X0); normal intelligence; abnormal development of secondary sexual
characteristics (e.g., no menstruation, no ovulation)
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21. Down's syn-
drome
Answer:
trisomy 21; 3 chromosomes on chromosome 21; mental retardation, broad skull,
slanted eyes, physical deformities, reduced activity
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22. PKU (phenylke-
tonuria)
Answer:
inherited autosomal recessive disorder; caused by defective gene that attects
metabolism (phenylalanine cannot be metabolized); severe mental deficiency; if
detected early, phenylalanine-free diet can be helpful in babies
Answers | Latest Updated Study Material 2026
Question:
1. stage theorists include Piaget, Kohlberg, Erikson; propose that development is discontinuous; if
Answer:
do not master stage-specific issue, at increased risk for subsequent developmen-
tal failure; ditterences between adults + children = qualitative
Question:
2. continuity propo- includes Robbie Case; argues that development is continuous; abilities, skills,
nents
Answer:
knowledge gradually / uniformly develop over time; ditterences between adults
+ children = quantitative
Question:
3. ecological ap-
proach to devel-
opment
Answer:
by Urie Bronfenbrenner; delineats 5 levels fo environmental influence (microsys-
tem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, crhonosystem)
Question:
4. microsystem
Answer:
the everyday environment the person encounters (home, school, work, neigh-
borhood); consists of bi-directional relationships w/ parents, siblings, teachers,
friends, etc.
Question:
5. mesosystem
Answer:
consists of the interaction or links between various microsystems
,Question:
6. exosystem
Answer:
describes the relationship between 2+ settings, at least one of which doe snot
contain the person
Question:
7. macrosystem
Answer:
includes influences of culture, religion, economy, political systems
Question:
8. chronosystem
Answer:
addresses the role of the passage of time in the person's life (e.g., birth of sibling,
economic growth)
Question:
9. normative influ-
ences on devel-
opment
Answer:
age-graded events (e.g., puberty); history-graded events (e.g., Vietnam war)
Question:
10. non-normative
influences on
development
Answer:
unusual / atypical events (e.., birth defect, death of parent) that have major impact
on life
Question:
11. critical period
Answer:
specific time during oragnism's life when it is most sensitive to environmental
,influences or stimulation; must occur during this time or will not occur at all
Question:
12. Conrad Lorenz
Answer:
studied imprinting in duckling (12-17 hrs after birth, continued to follow); evi-
dence of critical period; attachment behavior patterns that are presumed to be
instinctual
Question:
13. sensitive period
Answer:
preferred term in human development; stimulation and learning have more of an
impact during this time than it will at any other time; children
Question:
14. gene
Answer:
composed of RNA and DNA; RNA = significantly role in memory functioning
Question:
15. chromosomes
Answer:
23 pairs; thousands of genes carriers of hereditary traits; 22 pairs are autosomes
(unrelated to sexual expression)
Question:
16. genotype
Answer:
genetic makeup of a person; contains both expressed and unexpressed charac-
teristics
Question:
17. phenotype
Answer:
observable characteristics of the person
, Question:
18. twin studies
Answer:
most commonly used to assess the relative genetic, biological, or dispositional
contribution to a variable or variables under study
Question:
19. Klinefelter's syn- sex chromosome abnormality; occurs only in men; results from extra X chro-
drome
Answer:
mosome (XXY); taller, less intelligent, abnormal development of secondary sex
characteristics; unable to have children
Question:
20. Turner's syn-
drome
Answer:
sex chromosome abnormality; occurs only in women; results from missing X chro-
mosome (X0); normal intelligence; abnormal development of secondary sexual
characteristics (e.g., no menstruation, no ovulation)
Question:
21. Down's syn-
drome
Answer:
trisomy 21; 3 chromosomes on chromosome 21; mental retardation, broad skull,
slanted eyes, physical deformities, reduced activity
Question:
22. PKU (phenylke-
tonuria)
Answer:
inherited autosomal recessive disorder; caused by defective gene that attects
metabolism (phenylalanine cannot be metabolized); severe mental deficiency; if
detected early, phenylalanine-free diet can be helpful in babies
