Test Bank for Lifespan Development, 9e
TEST BANK
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
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
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?
A) Augustine of Hippo
B) Charles Darwin
C) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
D) John Locke
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.
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
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
TB_01_06_Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Charles Darwin and other early evolutionary thinkers compiled , which were detailed observations of the behaviors
of an individual infant, in the hope that they might better understand the overall evolution of the human species.
A) domains of development
B) baby biographies
C) Gesell scales
D) norm-referenced tests
Answer: B
Level: Difficult
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_07_Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Which assertion regarding lifespan development can be attributed to both G. Stanley Hall and Charles Darwin?
A) Human evolution represents a unique occurrence in natural history.
B) Biology dictates how human personality develops.
C) Environment determines the course of healthy individual development.
D) The milestones of childhood are similar to those in the development of the human species.
Answer: D
Level: Difficult
Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Skill: Evaluate It
LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists
TB_01_08_Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Which term did Arnold Gesell use to describe genetically programmed sequential patterns of change, such as puberty or
menopause?
A) Maturation
B) Growth
C) Social clock
D) Age norms
Answer: A
Level: Moderate
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_09_The Lifespan Perspective
Which summary best describes the current perspective on human development?
A) Human development begins at conception and continues throughout the lifespan.
B) Human development begins at birth and becomes relatively stable by adolescence.
,C) Human development begins slowly at birth and accelerates as we age.
D) Human development begins with the onset of puberty.
Answer: A
Level: Easy
Topic: The Lifespan Perspective
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.2: Describe how the lifespan perspective tries to fully explain human development
TB_01_10_The Lifespan Perspective
summarizes the idea that individuals of all ages possess the capacity for positive change in response to
environmental demands.
A) Plasticity
B) Multicontextuality
C) Empiricism
D) Maturation
Answer: A
Level: Difficult
Topic: The Lifespan Perspective
Skill: Analyze It
LO 1.1.2: Describe how the lifespan perspective tries to fully explain human development
TB_01_11_The Lifespan Perspective
Researchers have to explore many types of information to address their questions of interest. Which concept emphasizes this
approach to studying lifespan development?
A) The unidimensional nature of development
B) Interdisciplinary research
C) Extra-generational implications
D) Rigidity
Answer: B
Level: Difficult
Topic: The Lifespan Perspective
Skill: Analyze It
LO 1.1.2: Describe how the lifespan perspective tries to fully explain human development
TB_01_12_The Domains and Periods of Development
The physical domain refers to that aspect of human development that describes
A) changes in thinking, memory, problem solving, and other intellectual skills.
B) changes in size, shape, and characteristics of the body.
C) how young children exceed or lag behind their peers.
D) the relationship of an individual person to other people.
Answer: B
Level: Easy
Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development
TB_01_13_The Domains and Periods of Development
Which aspect of human development describes changes in thinking, memory, problem solving, and other intellectual skills?
A) Psychological domain
B) Physical domain
C) Cognitive domain
D) Social domain
Answer: C
Level: Easy
Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development
, Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development
TB_01_14_The Domains and Periods of Development
Which aspect of human development describes changes in variables that are associated with the relationship of an individual to
others?
A) Psychological domain
B) Physical domain
C) Cognitive domain
D) Social domain
Answer: D
Level: Easy
Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development
TB_01_15_The Domains and Periods of Development
Jorge, age 16, has recently gained a considerable amount of weight but has not grown any taller. Developmental psychologists
would investigate whether there is a problem with Jorge in which domain of development?
A) Physical
B) Cultural
C) Cognitive
D) Social
Answer: A
Level: Moderate
Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development
TB_01_16_The Domains and Periods of Development
Estelle, age 12, is in the 6th grade but reads at a 3rd grade level. Developmentalists would investigate whether there is a problem
in which domain of Estelle‘s development?
A) Physical
B) Cultural
C) Cognitive
D) Social
Answer: C
Level: Easy
Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development
TB_01_17_The Domains and Periods of Development
The three broad categories that are used to classify changes over the lifespan are called
A) domains of development.
B) domains of change models.
C) evolutionary stages.
D) psychosocial domains.
Answer: A
Level: Easy
Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development
TEST BANK
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
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
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?
A) Augustine of Hippo
B) Charles Darwin
C) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
D) John Locke
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.
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
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
TB_01_06_Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Charles Darwin and other early evolutionary thinkers compiled , which were detailed observations of the behaviors
of an individual infant, in the hope that they might better understand the overall evolution of the human species.
A) domains of development
B) baby biographies
C) Gesell scales
D) norm-referenced tests
Answer: B
Level: Difficult
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_07_Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Which assertion regarding lifespan development can be attributed to both G. Stanley Hall and Charles Darwin?
A) Human evolution represents a unique occurrence in natural history.
B) Biology dictates how human personality develops.
C) Environment determines the course of healthy individual development.
D) The milestones of childhood are similar to those in the development of the human species.
Answer: D
Level: Difficult
Topic: Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Skill: Evaluate It
LO 1.1.1: Recall the ideas about human development proposed by early philosophers and scientists
TB_01_08_Philosophical and Scientific Roots
Which term did Arnold Gesell use to describe genetically programmed sequential patterns of change, such as puberty or
menopause?
A) Maturation
B) Growth
C) Social clock
D) Age norms
Answer: A
Level: Moderate
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_09_The Lifespan Perspective
Which summary best describes the current perspective on human development?
A) Human development begins at conception and continues throughout the lifespan.
B) Human development begins at birth and becomes relatively stable by adolescence.
,C) Human development begins slowly at birth and accelerates as we age.
D) Human development begins with the onset of puberty.
Answer: A
Level: Easy
Topic: The Lifespan Perspective
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.2: Describe how the lifespan perspective tries to fully explain human development
TB_01_10_The Lifespan Perspective
summarizes the idea that individuals of all ages possess the capacity for positive change in response to
environmental demands.
A) Plasticity
B) Multicontextuality
C) Empiricism
D) Maturation
Answer: A
Level: Difficult
Topic: The Lifespan Perspective
Skill: Analyze It
LO 1.1.2: Describe how the lifespan perspective tries to fully explain human development
TB_01_11_The Lifespan Perspective
Researchers have to explore many types of information to address their questions of interest. Which concept emphasizes this
approach to studying lifespan development?
A) The unidimensional nature of development
B) Interdisciplinary research
C) Extra-generational implications
D) Rigidity
Answer: B
Level: Difficult
Topic: The Lifespan Perspective
Skill: Analyze It
LO 1.1.2: Describe how the lifespan perspective tries to fully explain human development
TB_01_12_The Domains and Periods of Development
The physical domain refers to that aspect of human development that describes
A) changes in thinking, memory, problem solving, and other intellectual skills.
B) changes in size, shape, and characteristics of the body.
C) how young children exceed or lag behind their peers.
D) the relationship of an individual person to other people.
Answer: B
Level: Easy
Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development
TB_01_13_The Domains and Periods of Development
Which aspect of human development describes changes in thinking, memory, problem solving, and other intellectual skills?
A) Psychological domain
B) Physical domain
C) Cognitive domain
D) Social domain
Answer: C
Level: Easy
Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development
, Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development
TB_01_14_The Domains and Periods of Development
Which aspect of human development describes changes in variables that are associated with the relationship of an individual to
others?
A) Psychological domain
B) Physical domain
C) Cognitive domain
D) Social domain
Answer: D
Level: Easy
Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development
TB_01_15_The Domains and Periods of Development
Jorge, age 16, has recently gained a considerable amount of weight but has not grown any taller. Developmental psychologists
would investigate whether there is a problem with Jorge in which domain of development?
A) Physical
B) Cultural
C) Cognitive
D) Social
Answer: A
Level: Moderate
Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development
TB_01_16_The Domains and Periods of Development
Estelle, age 12, is in the 6th grade but reads at a 3rd grade level. Developmentalists would investigate whether there is a problem
in which domain of Estelle‘s development?
A) Physical
B) Cultural
C) Cognitive
D) Social
Answer: C
Level: Easy
Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development
TB_01_17_The Domains and Periods of Development
The three broad categories that are used to classify changes over the lifespan are called
A) domains of development.
B) domains of change models.
C) evolutionary stages.
D) psychosocial domains.
Answer: A
Level: Easy
Topic: The Domains and Periods of Development
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 1.1.3: Identify the categories used by developmental scientists to organize the study of human development
