Lifespan Development Exam 1
Questions & Answers 100% Correct!!
Bronfenbrenner's ecological model is the application of studying human development in their natural
habitat. This is represented by:
A) A hierarchy of needs progressing from survival to self-actualization
B) Stages of development across the life span
C)A step-like progression of skills
D) Concentric circles of systems with the individual at the center - ANSWERSD) Concentric circles of
systems with the individual at the center
Age, environment, and social expectations all contribute to a definition of:
A)Body growth
B)Normal biophysical function
C) Restrictions in activity
D) Wear and tear on the body - ANSWERSB)Normal biophysical function
, The periods of child development seem to be more easily defined than the periods of adulthood
because:
A) Adulthood is defined more by life role transitions than age.
B) Child development is influenced mostly by their caregivers.
C) Childhood development follows a strict trajectory of milestones.
D) Infancy ends when the child can walk. - ANSWERSA) Adulthood is defined more by life role transitions
than age.
Individuals older than 85 who have restriction in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)MOST often
report which of the following IADL limitations:
Cooking
Self-Care
Transportation
Walking - ANSWERSTransportation
Heredity plays a role in development, however differences exist between siblings in the same family with
the same parenting. How do researchers explain these differences?
A) Environmental influences
B) Favored child
c) Gender
D) age - ANSWERSA) Environmental influences
The psychological domain of function relates to:
A) How we perceive our ability to function.
Questions & Answers 100% Correct!!
Bronfenbrenner's ecological model is the application of studying human development in their natural
habitat. This is represented by:
A) A hierarchy of needs progressing from survival to self-actualization
B) Stages of development across the life span
C)A step-like progression of skills
D) Concentric circles of systems with the individual at the center - ANSWERSD) Concentric circles of
systems with the individual at the center
Age, environment, and social expectations all contribute to a definition of:
A)Body growth
B)Normal biophysical function
C) Restrictions in activity
D) Wear and tear on the body - ANSWERSB)Normal biophysical function
, The periods of child development seem to be more easily defined than the periods of adulthood
because:
A) Adulthood is defined more by life role transitions than age.
B) Child development is influenced mostly by their caregivers.
C) Childhood development follows a strict trajectory of milestones.
D) Infancy ends when the child can walk. - ANSWERSA) Adulthood is defined more by life role transitions
than age.
Individuals older than 85 who have restriction in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)MOST often
report which of the following IADL limitations:
Cooking
Self-Care
Transportation
Walking - ANSWERSTransportation
Heredity plays a role in development, however differences exist between siblings in the same family with
the same parenting. How do researchers explain these differences?
A) Environmental influences
B) Favored child
c) Gender
D) age - ANSWERSA) Environmental influences
The psychological domain of function relates to:
A) How we perceive our ability to function.
