C217 Developmental Psychology

C217 Developmental Psychology 1. Which of the following are the five characteristics of development? a) Lifelong, multidirectional, contextual, multidisciplinary, multidimensional b) Linear, biological, environmental, contextual, unidimensional c) Static, unidirectional, genetic, environmental, cognitive d) Lifespan, behavioral, physical, emotional, cultural Answer: a) Lifelong, multidirectional, contextual, multidisciplinary, multidimensional 2. What does it mean that development is lifelong? a) Development stops after childhood b) Early adulthood is not the endpoint; no age dominates development c) Only old age matters for development d) Development occurs only during education Answer: b) Early adulthood is not the endpoint; no age dominates development 3. What does it mean that development is multidimensional? a) Focuses only on cognitive growth b) Includes biological, cognitive, and socioemotional dimensions c) Ignores social influences d) Only considers physical changes Answer: b) Includes biological, cognitive, and socioemotional dimensions 4. What does multidirectional development imply? a) All dimensions grow equally b) Some dimensions expand while others shrink c) Development is static d) Growth only occurs in adulthood Answer: b) Some dimensions expand while others shrink 5. What is plasticity in development? a) Inability to change b) The capacity for change in response to experience c) Limited to early childhood d) Only refers to physical growth Answer: b) The capacity for change in response to experience 6. What does it mean that development is multidisciplinary? a) Only psychology studies development b) Multiple fields are interested in studying human development across the lifespan c) It is only studied in biology d) Development is studied by one discipline Answer: b) Multiple fields are interested in studying human development across the lifespan 7. What is contextual development? a) Development happens in isolation b) Development occurs within social, cultural, and historic contexts c) Context does not influence development d) Only family context matters Answer: b) Development occurs within social, cultural, and historic contexts