Lifespan Development (9th Edition) by Denise Boyd & Helen Bee – Complete Test Bank with Answers

Lifespan Development, 9th Edition by
Denise Boyd, Helen Bee
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, Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Basic Concepts and Methods

Chapter 2: Theories of Development

Chapter 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

Chapter 4: Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Chapter 5: Cognitive Development in Infancy

Chapter 6: Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Chapter 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Chapter 8: Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Chapter 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Chapter 10: Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Chapter 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Chapter 12: Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Chapter 14: Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Chapter 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Chapter 16: Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Chapter 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Chapter 18: Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Chapter 19: Death, Dying, and Bereavement
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, CHAPTER 1: BASIC CONCEPTS AND METHODS

Multiple-Choice Questions

TB_01_01_An Introduction to Human Development

The field of is the scientific study of age-related changes in behavior, thinking, emotion, and
personality.

A) neuroscience

B) psychology

C) human development

D) social psychology Correct Answer: C

Level: Easy

Topic: An Introduction to Human Development Skill: Understand the Concepts

LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists



TB_01_02_Philosophical and Scientific Roots

The Christian doctrine of argues that human development occurs as a result of how well or how
poorly someone does at overcoming the inborn tendency to act immorally.

A) original sin

B) empiricism

C) behaviorism

D) innate goodness Correct Answer: A

Level: Easy

Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots Skill: Understand the Concepts

LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists



TB_01_03_Philosophical and Scientific Roots

Which thinker argued that children are born with a mind that is a blank slate?
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A) Augustine of Hippo
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, B) Charles Darwin

C) Jean-Jacques Rousseau

D) John Locke Correct Answer: D Level: Easy

Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots Skill: Understand the Concepts

LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists



TB_01_04_Philosophical and Scientific Roots

Jean-Jacques Rousseau proposed that all human beings are naturally good and seek out experiences that
help them grow, a concept that came to be known as

A) maturation.

B) innate goodness.

C) the blank slate.

D) original sin. Correct Answer: B Level: Easy

Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots Skill: Understand the Concepts

LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists



TB_01_05_Philosophical and Scientific Roots

Dr. Sardonicus believes that humans possess no inborn abilities and that parents can mold their children
into whatever they want them to be. Which doctrine would best describe Dr. Sardonicus‘ views?

A) Empiricism

B) Innate goodness

C) Original sin

D) Darwinism Correct Answer: A Level: Difficult

Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots Skill: Apply What You Know

LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists
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