Test Bank For Lifespan Development, 9th Edition by Denise Boyd 2024/2025, Answered

Test Bank For Lifespan Development, 9th Edition by Denise Boyd 2024/2025, Answered-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 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 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 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 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. 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 2 TB_01_05_Philosophical and Scientific Roots 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 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 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? A) Human evolution represents a unique occurrence in natural history. B) Biology dictates how human personality develops. C) Environment determines the course of healthy individual development. D) The milestones of childhood are similar to those in the development of the human species. Answer: D Level: Difficult Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots Skill: Evaluate It LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists TB_01_08_Philosophical and Scientific Roots Which term did Arnold Gesell use to describe genetically programmed sequential patterns of change, such as puberty or menopause? A) Maturation B) Growth C) Social clock D) Age norms Answer: A Level: Moderate 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