HDEV , 6TH EDITION BY SPENCER A. RATHUS STUDY GUIDE YEAR

HDEV , 6th Edition by Spencer A. Rathus




HDEV , 6TH EDITION BY SPENCER A. RATHUS STUDY
GUIDE YEAR 2025-2026
HDEV , 6th Edition by Spencer A. Rathus




STUDY GUIDE AND TEST BANK




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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE AND TEST BANK
2. EXAM STUDY GUIDE
3. Study Tips




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EXAM STUDY GUIDE AND TEST BANK 2025-2026
Q1: What is the focus of developmental psychology?
A: The study of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes across the lifespan. ■


Q2: What are the major domains of human development?
A: Physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development. ■


Q3: What is nature vs. nurture debate?
A: Debate over the influence of genetics (nature) versus environment (nurture) on development. ■


Q4: What is the lifespan perspective?
A: Development is lifelong, multidimensional, multidirectional, plastic, and influenced by multiple factors. ■


Q5: What is plasticity in development?
A: The capacity for change in response to experience. ■




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Q6: What is the difference between continuous and discontinuous development?
A: Continuous: gradual change; Discontinuous: distinct stages or steps. ■


Q7: Who proposed the psychosocial theory of development?
A: Erik Erikson. ■


Q8: What is Erikson's first stage of psychosocial development?
A: Trust vs. Mistrust (infancy). ■


Q9: What is Erikson's second stage?
A: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (toddlerhood). ■


Q10: What is Erikson's third stage?
A: Initiative vs. Guilt (early childhood). ■




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