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for Exploring Lifespan Development 4th Edition by Laura E.
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, Test Bank for Exploring Lifespan Develop ent 4th Edition by Laura E. Berk
TABLE OF CONTENT
History, Theory, and Research Strategies
Genetic Reproductive Choices and Environ ental Foundations
Prenatal Develop ent, Birth, and the Newborn Baby
Physical Develop ent in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Cognitive Develop ent in Infancy and Toddlerhood
E otional and Social Develop ent in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Physical and Cognitive Develop ent in Early Childhood
E otional and Social Develop ent in Early Childhood
Physical and Cognitive Develop ent in iddle Childhood
E otional and Social Develop ent in iddle Childhood
Physical and Cognitive Develop ent in Adolescence
E otional and Social Develop ent in Adolescence
Physical and Cognitive Develop ent in Early Adulthood
E otional and Social Develop ent in Early Adulthood
Physical and Cognitive Develop ent in iddle Adulthood
E otional and Social Develop ent in iddle Adulthood
Physical and Cognitive Develop ent in Late Adulthood
E otional and Social Develop ent in Late Adulthood
Death, Dying, and Bereave ent
,CHAPTER 1
HISTORY, THEORY, AND RESEARCH STRATEGIES
ULTIPLE CHOICE
Dr. Langley’s work is devoted to understanding constancy and change throughout the lifespan. Dr.
Langley’s field of study is .
genetics
clinical psychology
adolescent develop ent
develop ental science
Answer: D
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Apply
Objective: 1.1 What is develop ental science, and what factors sti ulated expansion of the field?
Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: oderate
Although great diversity characterizes the interests and concerns of investigators who study
develop ent, they share a single goal: to identify .
genetic factors that contribute to longevity
environ ental factors that contribute to disease and illness
those factors that lead to abnor al develop ent in children and adolescents
those factors that influence consistencies and transfor ations in people fro conception to death
Answer: D
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.1 What is develop ental science, and what factors sti ulated expansion of the field?
Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: oderate
Develop ental science is because it has grown through the co bined efforts of people
fro any fields of study.
interdisciplinary
e pirical
applied
theoretical
Answer: A
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Re e ber
Objective: 1.1 What is develop ental science, and what factors sti ulated expansion of the field?
Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Easy
1
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A theory of develop ent .
illustrates the ulti ate truth about hu an behavior
describes, explains, and predicts behavior
explains all aspects of hu an growth
does not require scientific verification
Answer: B
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of hu an develop ent take a stand.
Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: oderate
According to the view of develop ent, the difference between the i ature and ature
being is si ply one of a ount or co plexity.
nature
discontinuous
nurture
continuous
Answer: D
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Re e ber
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of hu an develop ent take a stand.
Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: oderate
The discontinuous view of develop ent holds that .
infants and preschoolers respond to the world in uch the sa e way adults do
growth is the process of gradually aug enting the skills that were present fro the beginning
infants and children have unique ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving
develop ent is a s ooth process li ited only by a lack of infor ation and precision
Answer: C
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of hu an develop ent take a stand.
Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Dr. Kostel believes that develop ent takes place in stages. This belief is consistent with the
perspective.
nurture
continuous
discontinuous
2
Test Bank
for Exploring Lifespan Development 4th Edition by Laura E.
Berk All Chapters ||Complete A+ Guide
, Test Bank for Exploring Lifespan Develop ent 4th Edition by Laura E. Berk
TABLE OF CONTENT
History, Theory, and Research Strategies
Genetic Reproductive Choices and Environ ental Foundations
Prenatal Develop ent, Birth, and the Newborn Baby
Physical Develop ent in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Cognitive Develop ent in Infancy and Toddlerhood
E otional and Social Develop ent in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Physical and Cognitive Develop ent in Early Childhood
E otional and Social Develop ent in Early Childhood
Physical and Cognitive Develop ent in iddle Childhood
E otional and Social Develop ent in iddle Childhood
Physical and Cognitive Develop ent in Adolescence
E otional and Social Develop ent in Adolescence
Physical and Cognitive Develop ent in Early Adulthood
E otional and Social Develop ent in Early Adulthood
Physical and Cognitive Develop ent in iddle Adulthood
E otional and Social Develop ent in iddle Adulthood
Physical and Cognitive Develop ent in Late Adulthood
E otional and Social Develop ent in Late Adulthood
Death, Dying, and Bereave ent
,CHAPTER 1
HISTORY, THEORY, AND RESEARCH STRATEGIES
ULTIPLE CHOICE
Dr. Langley’s work is devoted to understanding constancy and change throughout the lifespan. Dr.
Langley’s field of study is .
genetics
clinical psychology
adolescent develop ent
develop ental science
Answer: D
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Apply
Objective: 1.1 What is develop ental science, and what factors sti ulated expansion of the field?
Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: oderate
Although great diversity characterizes the interests and concerns of investigators who study
develop ent, they share a single goal: to identify .
genetic factors that contribute to longevity
environ ental factors that contribute to disease and illness
those factors that lead to abnor al develop ent in children and adolescents
those factors that influence consistencies and transfor ations in people fro conception to death
Answer: D
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.1 What is develop ental science, and what factors sti ulated expansion of the field?
Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: oderate
Develop ental science is because it has grown through the co bined efforts of people
fro any fields of study.
interdisciplinary
e pirical
applied
theoretical
Answer: A
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Re e ber
Objective: 1.1 What is develop ental science, and what factors sti ulated expansion of the field?
Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Easy
1
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A theory of develop ent .
illustrates the ulti ate truth about hu an behavior
describes, explains, and predicts behavior
explains all aspects of hu an growth
does not require scientific verification
Answer: B
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of hu an develop ent take a stand.
Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: oderate
According to the view of develop ent, the difference between the i ature and ature
being is si ply one of a ount or co plexity.
nature
discontinuous
nurture
continuous
Answer: D
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Re e ber
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of hu an develop ent take a stand.
Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: oderate
The discontinuous view of develop ent holds that .
infants and preschoolers respond to the world in uch the sa e way adults do
growth is the process of gradually aug enting the skills that were present fro the beginning
infants and children have unique ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving
develop ent is a s ooth process li ited only by a lack of infor ation and precision
Answer: C
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of hu an develop ent take a stand.
Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Dr. Kostel believes that develop ent takes place in stages. This belief is consistent with the
perspective.
nurture
continuous
discontinuous
2
