1 Lifespan Development, Global Edition 8th Edition
Complete Test Bank:
Lifespan Development, Global Edition
8th Edition
By Denise Boyd, Helen Bee
8th Edition
,2 Lifespan Development, Global Edition 8th Edition
Chapter 01: Basic Concepts And Methods __________________________________________________________ 3
Chapter 02: Theories Of Development ____________________________________________________________ 1
Chapter 03: Prenatal Development And Birth _______________________________________________________ 1
Chapter 04: Physical, Sensory, And Perceptual Development In Infancy __________________________________ 1
Chapter 05: Cognitive Development In Infancy ______________________________________________________ 1
Chapter 06: Social And Personality Development In Infancy ___________________________________________ 1
Chapter 07: Physical And Cognitive Development In Early Childhood ____________________________________ 1
Chapter 08: Social And Personality Development In Early Childhood ____________________________________ 1
Chapter 09: Physical And Cognitive Development In Middle Childhood __________________________________ 1
Chapter 10: Social And Personality Development In Middle Childhood ___________________________________ 1
Chapter 11: Physical And Cognitive Development In Adolescence _______________________________________ 1
Chapter 12: Social And Personality Development In Adolescence _______________________________________ 1
Chapter 13: Physical And Cognitive Development In Early Adulthood ____________________________________ 1
Chapter 14: Social And Personality Development In Early Adulthood ____________________________________ 1
Chapter 15: Physical And Cognitive Development In Middle Adulthood __________________________________ 1
Chapter 16: Social And Personality Development In Middle Adulthood___________________________________ 1
Chapter 17: Physical And Cognitive Development In Late Adulthood ____________________________________ 1
Chapter 18: Social And Personality Development In Late Adulthood _____________________________________ 1
Chapter 19: Death, Dying, And Bereavement _______________________________________________________ 1
,3 Lifespan Development, Global Edition 8th Edition
Chapter 01: Basic Concepts And Methods
Lifespan Development, Global Edition 8th Edition
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. Developmental Psychology Is The Scientific Study Of In Our Bodies,
Behaviour, Thinking, Emotions, Social Relationships, And Personalities.
A) Maturity And Stability
B) Age-Related Changes
C) Social And Cultural Norms
D) Genetic And Biological Influences
Difficulty: 1
Questionid: 01-1-01
Page-Reference: 2
Skill: Knowledge
Answer: B) Age-Related Changes
2. The Belief That Humans Must Seek Redemption And Lead A Disciplined Life To Reduce The
Influence Of Innate Tendencies Toward Acting Immorally Is Associated With The
Philosophical Doctrine Of
A) Innate Goodness.
B) Original Sin.
C) Empiricism.
D) Blank Slate.
Difficulty: 1
Questionid: 01-1-02
Page-Reference: 3
Skill: Knowledge
Answer: B) Original Sin.
3. A Developmental Psychologist Who Espouses The Ideas Of The Philosopher Jean-
Jacques Rousseau Would Suggest That The Basis For Human Development Is
A) Life Experiences And External Environmental Influences That Shape A "Blank Slate" Malleable Individual.
B) Preprogrammed Sequential Stages And Genetically Inherited Traits.
C) The Struggle Between An Individual's Selfish/Sinful Nature And Redemption.
D) An Individual's Effort To Achieve His Or Her Inborn Potential.
Difficulty: 2
Questionid: 01-1-03
Page-Reference: 3
Skill: Knowledge
Answer: D) An Individual's Effort To Achieve His Or Her Inborn Potential.
4. A Developmental Psychologist Who Espouses The Ideas Of The English Philosopher John
Locke Would Suggest That The Basis For Human Development Is
A) The Struggle Between An Individual's Selfish/Sinful Nature And Redemption.
B) An Individual's Effort To Achieve His Or Her Inborn Potential.
C) Preprogrammed Sequential Stages And Genetically Inherited Traits.
D) Environmental Influences That Shape A "Blank Slate" Malleable Individual.
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Questionid: 01-1-04
Page-Reference: 3
Skill: Knowledge
Answer: D) Environmental Influences That Shape A "Blank Slate" Malleable Individual.
5. Which Scientist Contributed The Concept Of Developmental Stages To The Scientific Study
OfHuman Development?
A) Charles Darwin
B) John Watson
C) Arnold Gesell
D) G. Stanley Hall
Difficulty: 1
Questionid: 01-1-05
Page-Reference: 3
Skill: Knowledge
Answer: A) Charles Darwin
6. Are Recognized As The First Scientific Studies Of Child Development.
A) Darwin's Baby Biographies
B) Gesell's Studies Of Maturation
C) Hall's Questionnaires And Interviews
D) Piaget's Cognitive Theories
Difficulty: 2
Questionid: 01-1-06
Page-Reference: 5
Skill: Knowledge
Answer: C) Hall's Questionnaires And Interviews
7. Early Developmental Psychology Pioneer G. Stanley Hall Believed That Developmentalists
Should Identify To Further The Field's Understanding Of Child Development.
A) Milestones
B) Norms
C) Developmental Stages
D) Maturation Processes
Difficulty: 2
Questionid: 01-1-07
Page-Reference: 5
Skill: Knowledge
Answer: B) Norms
8. Is The Term Used To Describe The Average Age At Which Children Reach
Developmental Milestones.
A) "Norms"
B) "Maturation Stage"
C) "Psycho-Social Developmental Stage"
D) "Phenomenon"
Complete Test Bank:
Lifespan Development, Global Edition
8th Edition
By Denise Boyd, Helen Bee
8th Edition
,2 Lifespan Development, Global Edition 8th Edition
Chapter 01: Basic Concepts And Methods __________________________________________________________ 3
Chapter 02: Theories Of Development ____________________________________________________________ 1
Chapter 03: Prenatal Development And Birth _______________________________________________________ 1
Chapter 04: Physical, Sensory, And Perceptual Development In Infancy __________________________________ 1
Chapter 05: Cognitive Development In Infancy ______________________________________________________ 1
Chapter 06: Social And Personality Development In Infancy ___________________________________________ 1
Chapter 07: Physical And Cognitive Development In Early Childhood ____________________________________ 1
Chapter 08: Social And Personality Development In Early Childhood ____________________________________ 1
Chapter 09: Physical And Cognitive Development In Middle Childhood __________________________________ 1
Chapter 10: Social And Personality Development In Middle Childhood ___________________________________ 1
Chapter 11: Physical And Cognitive Development In Adolescence _______________________________________ 1
Chapter 12: Social And Personality Development In Adolescence _______________________________________ 1
Chapter 13: Physical And Cognitive Development In Early Adulthood ____________________________________ 1
Chapter 14: Social And Personality Development In Early Adulthood ____________________________________ 1
Chapter 15: Physical And Cognitive Development In Middle Adulthood __________________________________ 1
Chapter 16: Social And Personality Development In Middle Adulthood___________________________________ 1
Chapter 17: Physical And Cognitive Development In Late Adulthood ____________________________________ 1
Chapter 18: Social And Personality Development In Late Adulthood _____________________________________ 1
Chapter 19: Death, Dying, And Bereavement _______________________________________________________ 1
,3 Lifespan Development, Global Edition 8th Edition
Chapter 01: Basic Concepts And Methods
Lifespan Development, Global Edition 8th Edition
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. Developmental Psychology Is The Scientific Study Of In Our Bodies,
Behaviour, Thinking, Emotions, Social Relationships, And Personalities.
A) Maturity And Stability
B) Age-Related Changes
C) Social And Cultural Norms
D) Genetic And Biological Influences
Difficulty: 1
Questionid: 01-1-01
Page-Reference: 2
Skill: Knowledge
Answer: B) Age-Related Changes
2. The Belief That Humans Must Seek Redemption And Lead A Disciplined Life To Reduce The
Influence Of Innate Tendencies Toward Acting Immorally Is Associated With The
Philosophical Doctrine Of
A) Innate Goodness.
B) Original Sin.
C) Empiricism.
D) Blank Slate.
Difficulty: 1
Questionid: 01-1-02
Page-Reference: 3
Skill: Knowledge
Answer: B) Original Sin.
3. A Developmental Psychologist Who Espouses The Ideas Of The Philosopher Jean-
Jacques Rousseau Would Suggest That The Basis For Human Development Is
A) Life Experiences And External Environmental Influences That Shape A "Blank Slate" Malleable Individual.
B) Preprogrammed Sequential Stages And Genetically Inherited Traits.
C) The Struggle Between An Individual's Selfish/Sinful Nature And Redemption.
D) An Individual's Effort To Achieve His Or Her Inborn Potential.
Difficulty: 2
Questionid: 01-1-03
Page-Reference: 3
Skill: Knowledge
Answer: D) An Individual's Effort To Achieve His Or Her Inborn Potential.
4. A Developmental Psychologist Who Espouses The Ideas Of The English Philosopher John
Locke Would Suggest That The Basis For Human Development Is
A) The Struggle Between An Individual's Selfish/Sinful Nature And Redemption.
B) An Individual's Effort To Achieve His Or Her Inborn Potential.
C) Preprogrammed Sequential Stages And Genetically Inherited Traits.
D) Environmental Influences That Shape A "Blank Slate" Malleable Individual.
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Questionid: 01-1-04
Page-Reference: 3
Skill: Knowledge
Answer: D) Environmental Influences That Shape A "Blank Slate" Malleable Individual.
5. Which Scientist Contributed The Concept Of Developmental Stages To The Scientific Study
OfHuman Development?
A) Charles Darwin
B) John Watson
C) Arnold Gesell
D) G. Stanley Hall
Difficulty: 1
Questionid: 01-1-05
Page-Reference: 3
Skill: Knowledge
Answer: A) Charles Darwin
6. Are Recognized As The First Scientific Studies Of Child Development.
A) Darwin's Baby Biographies
B) Gesell's Studies Of Maturation
C) Hall's Questionnaires And Interviews
D) Piaget's Cognitive Theories
Difficulty: 2
Questionid: 01-1-06
Page-Reference: 5
Skill: Knowledge
Answer: C) Hall's Questionnaires And Interviews
7. Early Developmental Psychology Pioneer G. Stanley Hall Believed That Developmentalists
Should Identify To Further The Field's Understanding Of Child Development.
A) Milestones
B) Norms
C) Developmental Stages
D) Maturation Processes
Difficulty: 2
Questionid: 01-1-07
Page-Reference: 5
Skill: Knowledge
Answer: B) Norms
8. Is The Term Used To Describe The Average Age At Which Children Reach
Developmental Milestones.
A) "Norms"
B) "Maturation Stage"
C) "Psycho-Social Developmental Stage"
D) "Phenomenon"
