Human Growth & Development quiz 1 || 100% Accurate Answers.
Gardner's (1997) study of various historical figures, such as Mozart and Ghandi, is an example of
a: correct answers case study.
Which level of cultural understanding refers to the understanding and appreciation of the values,
beliefs, and norms that structure a person's worldview? correct answers Significant
The Japanese place great value on formal education, and this value is passed on from generation
to generation. This is an example of: correct answers culture.
Which of the following is a major advantage of manipulative experiments? correct answers
Determination of cause and effect relationships
What type of design should be used to understand stability and change? correct answers
Longitudinal study
Professor Heidake argues that development unfolds in a series of measured and deliberate
changes. His view suggests that development is a(n) __________ process. correct answers
continuous
Leonard is at the peak of his career, so he has the freedom to devote more of his time to
charitable causes, but he is concerned about physical changes, like changes in his stamina.
Leonard is likely in: correct answers middle adulthood.
After flooding had damaged many homes in the Midwest, many families were displaced and
stayed in shelters. An educational researcher studied the effect of the flood on student learning by
comparing students whose homes had been destroyed with those students whose homes were
intact. What data collection method did he use? correct answers Naturalistic experiment
,Although complicated and expensive, the __________ design has been determined to be the
most capable of determining important factors in development. correct answers sequential
Werner and Smith's (1992) study on the long-term effects of birth problems is an example of a:
correct answers longitudinal study.
Which section of the research article states the purpose of the article? correct answers
Introduction
The overall importance of the Kim (1990) study on Hawaiian children was to understand: correct
answers the importance of cultural differences in forming principles of development.
Christine is having a difficult time. Her friends want her to move out of the house now that she is
nearing graduation, but Christine still enjoys her time with her parents and total independence is
frightening. Of the following developmental theorists, who would predict this as a typical
concern of an adolescent? correct answers Jacqueline Lerner and Nancy Galambos
Are people in later adulthood less intelligent than younger people? correct answers On
intelligence tests, they score as less intelligent, but we are probably underestimating their
abilities.
According to a study by Kim (1990), Hawaiian children tend to perform best in an academic
setting if: correct answers they are allowed to work in groups.
The epigenetic view of development was replaced by: correct answers the biopsychosocial
approach.
Cognitive declines in adulthood are associated with: correct answers poor physical health.
The developmental period known as infancy lasts from birth to about: correct answers two years
of age.
, According to the text, the age range for early adulthood is __________. correct answers 19 to 34
years
The customs, values, and traditions of one's environment make up one's correct answers culture.
The variable that the experimenter changes, while all other factors are held constant, is called
the: correct answers all of these
While descriptive studies are useful for generating large amounts of data, they are not useful for:
correct answers inferring cause and effect relationships.
Martin knows that Heather's family recently emigrated from Ireland, so he expects that she will
be a hard drinker and perhaps a good story teller. His expectations of her behavior are based on a
__________ understanding of Heather's culture. correct answers superficial
The technical term for the questions that scientists and others ask to determine why events occur
is: correct answers hypothesis.
According to developmental psychologist Michael Lewis, the developmental changes we
experience are directly related to: correct answers the random and unpredictable conditions in
our lives.
Many of the apparent issues with cognitive performance in the elderly may be a function of:
correct answers all of these
An hypothesis is: correct answers a carefully formulated question that can be tested through the
scientific method.
As emphasized by the text author, the developmental paths that unfold for each individual are
largely a product of: correct answers the interaction between genes and the environment.
Gardner's (1997) study of various historical figures, such as Mozart and Ghandi, is an example of
a: correct answers case study.
Which level of cultural understanding refers to the understanding and appreciation of the values,
beliefs, and norms that structure a person's worldview? correct answers Significant
The Japanese place great value on formal education, and this value is passed on from generation
to generation. This is an example of: correct answers culture.
Which of the following is a major advantage of manipulative experiments? correct answers
Determination of cause and effect relationships
What type of design should be used to understand stability and change? correct answers
Longitudinal study
Professor Heidake argues that development unfolds in a series of measured and deliberate
changes. His view suggests that development is a(n) __________ process. correct answers
continuous
Leonard is at the peak of his career, so he has the freedom to devote more of his time to
charitable causes, but he is concerned about physical changes, like changes in his stamina.
Leonard is likely in: correct answers middle adulthood.
After flooding had damaged many homes in the Midwest, many families were displaced and
stayed in shelters. An educational researcher studied the effect of the flood on student learning by
comparing students whose homes had been destroyed with those students whose homes were
intact. What data collection method did he use? correct answers Naturalistic experiment
,Although complicated and expensive, the __________ design has been determined to be the
most capable of determining important factors in development. correct answers sequential
Werner and Smith's (1992) study on the long-term effects of birth problems is an example of a:
correct answers longitudinal study.
Which section of the research article states the purpose of the article? correct answers
Introduction
The overall importance of the Kim (1990) study on Hawaiian children was to understand: correct
answers the importance of cultural differences in forming principles of development.
Christine is having a difficult time. Her friends want her to move out of the house now that she is
nearing graduation, but Christine still enjoys her time with her parents and total independence is
frightening. Of the following developmental theorists, who would predict this as a typical
concern of an adolescent? correct answers Jacqueline Lerner and Nancy Galambos
Are people in later adulthood less intelligent than younger people? correct answers On
intelligence tests, they score as less intelligent, but we are probably underestimating their
abilities.
According to a study by Kim (1990), Hawaiian children tend to perform best in an academic
setting if: correct answers they are allowed to work in groups.
The epigenetic view of development was replaced by: correct answers the biopsychosocial
approach.
Cognitive declines in adulthood are associated with: correct answers poor physical health.
The developmental period known as infancy lasts from birth to about: correct answers two years
of age.
, According to the text, the age range for early adulthood is __________. correct answers 19 to 34
years
The customs, values, and traditions of one's environment make up one's correct answers culture.
The variable that the experimenter changes, while all other factors are held constant, is called
the: correct answers all of these
While descriptive studies are useful for generating large amounts of data, they are not useful for:
correct answers inferring cause and effect relationships.
Martin knows that Heather's family recently emigrated from Ireland, so he expects that she will
be a hard drinker and perhaps a good story teller. His expectations of her behavior are based on a
__________ understanding of Heather's culture. correct answers superficial
The technical term for the questions that scientists and others ask to determine why events occur
is: correct answers hypothesis.
According to developmental psychologist Michael Lewis, the developmental changes we
experience are directly related to: correct answers the random and unpredictable conditions in
our lives.
Many of the apparent issues with cognitive performance in the elderly may be a function of:
correct answers all of these
An hypothesis is: correct answers a carefully formulated question that can be tested through the
scientific method.
As emphasized by the text author, the developmental paths that unfold for each individual are
largely a product of: correct answers the interaction between genes and the environment.
