TEST BANK for A Topical Approach to Lifespan Development 11th Edition by John W. Santrock (Author) Latest Version 2025 [A+]

Test Bank for
A Topical Approach to Lifespan Development 11th Edition
by John W. Santrock (Author) Most Latest Version 2025




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,Chapter 01 Introduction

Multiple Choice Questions


1. (P. 5) Life-Span Development Covers The Period From To .
A. Birth; Middle Adulthood
B. Birth; Old Age
C. Conception; Early Adulthood
D. Conception; Death


APA Outcome: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty Level: Basic
Learning Objective: Discuss The Distinctive Features Of A Life-Span Perspective On
Development. Topic: Studying Life-Span Development



2. (P. 6) Which Of The Following Gives The BEST Description Of How Life-Span
Psychologists Describe "Development"?
A. Growth And Decline In Skills And Processes
B. Growth And Decline In Skills And Processes From Birth To Adolescence
C. Growth In Skills And Processes
D. Decline In Skills And Processes


APA Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand
Difficulty Level: Basic
Learning Objective: Discuss The Distinctive Features Of A Life-Span Perspective On
Development. Topic: Studying Life-Span Development




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,Chapter 01 - Introduction




3. (P. 6) Life-Span Development Is The Study Of Human Development From Conception To
Death. Historically, However, Most Of The Focus Has Been On Which Age Group?
A. Children And Adolescents
B. Young Adults
C. Middle-Aged Adults
D. The Elderly


APA Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty Level: Basic
Learning Objective: Discuss The Distinctive Features Of A Life-Span Perspective On
Development. Topic: Studying Life-Span Development



4. (P. 6) The Upper Boundary Of The Human Lifespan Is Years.
A. 105
B. 117
C. 122
D. 131


APA Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty Level: Basic
Learning Objective: Discuss The Distinctive Features Of A Life-Span Perspective On
Development. Topic: Characteristics Of Life-Span Perspective



5. (P. 6) Although The Maximum Life Span Of Humans Has Not Changed, During The
Twentieth Century, Life Expectancy
A. In The U.S. Has Increased By 15 Years.
B. In The World Has Increased By 15 Years.
C. In The U.S. Has Increased By 30 Years.
D. In The World Has Increased By 30 Years.


APA Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty Level: Basic
Learning Objective: Discuss The Distinctive Features Of A Life-Span Perspective On
Development. Topic: Characteristics Of Life-Span Perspective




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, Chapter 01 - Introduction




6. (P. 6) According To Life-Span Development Expert Paul Baltes, Which Age Period
Dominates Development?
A. Infancy–Childhood
B. Adolescence–Early Adulthood
C. Middle-Aged To Late Adulthood
D. No Single Age Group Dominates Development.


APA Outcome: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty Level: Basic
Learning Objective: Discuss The Distinctive Features Of A Life-Span Perspective On
Development. Topic: Characteristics Of Life-Span Perspective



7. (P. 6) Diana Feels That Her Human Development Course Overemphasizes The Changes
That Occur From Birth To Adolescence And Disregards The Developmental Issues Of
Adulthood. Which Developmental Perspective Would Address Her Concerns?
A. Traditional
B. Life-Span
C. Ethological
D. Ecological


APA Outcome: 1.3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Apply
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Learning Objective: Discuss The Distinctive Features Of A Life-Span Perspective On
Development. Topic: Characteristics Of Life-Span Perspective



8. (P. 6) Some Professors Want To Teach About The Life-Span Approach In A Human
Development Course, Whereas Others Want To Keep The Traditional Developmental
Approach. They Disagree About
A. The Plasticity Of Development.
B. The Multidimensional Nature Of Development.
C. Whether Development Is Lifelong.
D. Whether Development Is Multidirectional.


APA Outcome: 1.3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Apply
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Learning Objective: Discuss The Distinctive Features Of A Life-Span Perspective On
Development. Topic: Characteristics Of Life-Span Perspective




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