CHAPTER 1
HISTORY, THEORY, AND RESEARCH STRATEGIES
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1) The central questions addressed by the field of child development
A) are primarily of scientific interest.
B) have applied, or practical, importance.
C) are based exclusively on research conducted by psychologists.
D) involve all changes a person experiences throughout the lifespan.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 4
Skill: Factual
Objective: 1.1
2) Our large storehouse of information about child development
A) is scientifically important, but has only limited practical value.
B) has grown solely through the contributions of child development investigators.
C) has grown through the combined efforts of people from many fields.
D) is relevant and practical, but has limited scientific value.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 4
Skill: Factual
Objective: 1.1
3) Which of the following is true regarding the major domains of development?
A) The domains of development are separate and distinct.
B) Each period of development is made up of a new set of domains.
C) The physical domain has little influence on the other domains.
D) Development is divided into three broad domains: physical, cognitive, and emotional and social.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 5
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 1.2
,4) During which period of development does a sense of morality become evident?
A) infancy and toddlerhood
B) early childhood
C) middle childhood
D) adolescence
Answer: B
Page Ref: 6
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 1.2
,5) Which of the following is true about emerging adulthood?
A) It is a period of development that spans ages 16 to 22 years.
B) It is a period of development unique to underdeveloped nations.
C) Although emerging adults have moved beyond adolescence, they have not yet fully assumed adult roles.
D) It is mostly limited to young people in developing nations.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 6
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 1.2
6) Theories are vital tools because they
A) provide organizing frameworks for our observations of children.
B) provide the ultimate truth about child development.
C) do not require scientific verification.
D) are resistant to the influence of cultural values and belief systems.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 7
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 1.3
7) In what important way do theories differ from mere opinion or belief?
A) They are influenced by cultural values.
B) They depend on scientific verification.
C) Singular theories can explain all aspects of development.
D) They cannot be tested using a fair set of research procedures.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 7
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 1.3
8) Reid believes that the difference between the immature and the mature being is simply one of amount or complexity. Reid
views development as
A) discontinuous.
B) determined by nature.
C) continuous.
, D) determined by nurture.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 7
Skill: Applied
Objective: 1.3
9) Jessica believes that development takes place in stages where children change rapidly as they step up to a new level and
then change very little for a while. Jessica views development as
A) discontinuous.
B) determined by nature.
C) continuous.
D) determined by nurture.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 8
Skill: Applied
Objective: 1.3
HISTORY, THEORY, AND RESEARCH STRATEGIES
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1) The central questions addressed by the field of child development
A) are primarily of scientific interest.
B) have applied, or practical, importance.
C) are based exclusively on research conducted by psychologists.
D) involve all changes a person experiences throughout the lifespan.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 4
Skill: Factual
Objective: 1.1
2) Our large storehouse of information about child development
A) is scientifically important, but has only limited practical value.
B) has grown solely through the contributions of child development investigators.
C) has grown through the combined efforts of people from many fields.
D) is relevant and practical, but has limited scientific value.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 4
Skill: Factual
Objective: 1.1
3) Which of the following is true regarding the major domains of development?
A) The domains of development are separate and distinct.
B) Each period of development is made up of a new set of domains.
C) The physical domain has little influence on the other domains.
D) Development is divided into three broad domains: physical, cognitive, and emotional and social.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 5
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 1.2
,4) During which period of development does a sense of morality become evident?
A) infancy and toddlerhood
B) early childhood
C) middle childhood
D) adolescence
Answer: B
Page Ref: 6
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 1.2
,5) Which of the following is true about emerging adulthood?
A) It is a period of development that spans ages 16 to 22 years.
B) It is a period of development unique to underdeveloped nations.
C) Although emerging adults have moved beyond adolescence, they have not yet fully assumed adult roles.
D) It is mostly limited to young people in developing nations.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 6
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 1.2
6) Theories are vital tools because they
A) provide organizing frameworks for our observations of children.
B) provide the ultimate truth about child development.
C) do not require scientific verification.
D) are resistant to the influence of cultural values and belief systems.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 7
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 1.3
7) In what important way do theories differ from mere opinion or belief?
A) They are influenced by cultural values.
B) They depend on scientific verification.
C) Singular theories can explain all aspects of development.
D) They cannot be tested using a fair set of research procedures.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 7
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 1.3
8) Reid believes that the difference between the immature and the mature being is simply one of amount or complexity. Reid
views development as
A) discontinuous.
B) determined by nature.
C) continuous.
, D) determined by nurture.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 7
Skill: Applied
Objective: 1.3
9) Jessica believes that development takes place in stages where children change rapidly as they step up to a new level and
then change very little for a while. Jessica views development as
A) discontinuous.
B) determined by nature.
C) continuous.
D) determined by nurture.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 8
Skill: Applied
Objective: 1.3
