Question 1

Dr. Perkins predicts that children who spend years playing a musical instrument are smarter than children who do not play music. This testable prediction is known as a(n)

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A)   hypothesis.
B)   classification.
C)   variable.
D)   axiom.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

In the continuity-discontinuity issue in development, continuity refers to ________, while discontinuity implies ________.

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A)   abrupt change; stability
B)   gradual change; distinct stages
C)   qualitative change; quantitative change
D)   discrete stages; gradationsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The maximum life span of humans

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A)   has increased over time.
B)   has not changed since the beginning of recorded history.
C)   has matched their life expectancy in recent times.
D)   is about sixty-five years as the first decade of the twenty-first century draws to a close.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

List and briefly describe Urie Bronfenbrenner's five environmental systems.

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Question 5

According to Paul Baltes's life-span perspective, which of the following is true of contexts?

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A)   They have a biological impact on development.
B)   They are influenced by genetic factors.
C)   They remain constant over time.
D)   They refer to the capacity for change.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is true of physiological measures used in the study of life-span development?

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A)   They are based on the assumption that a person's behavior is consistent and stable, yet personality can vary with the situation.
B)   They involve the use of a standard set of questions to obtain people's self-reported beliefs about a particular topic.
C)   They involve the use of electromagnetic waves to construct images of a person's brain tissue and biochemical activity.
D)   They provide insights that sometimes cannot be attained in the laboratory and are used at sporting events and child-care centers.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Late adulthood is a time of

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A)   life review, adjustment to new social roles, and diminishing strength and health.
B)   expanding personal and social involvement and responsibility.
C)   establishing personal and economic independence and advancing in a career.
D)   selecting a mate, learning to live with that person in an intimate way, starting a family, and rearing children.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Dr. Jackson's research has found that the correlation between IQ and head circumference is +.10. From this information, we can conclude that

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A)   people with large heads have a higher IQ than people with small heads.
B)   there is a weak relationship between head size and IQ.
C)   people with small heads tend to have a higher IQ than people with large heads.
D)   head circumference is an important predictor of IQ.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

According to Paul Baltes, which of the following do normative age-graded influences include?

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A)   sociocultural factors and environmental processes
B)   economic, political, and social upheavals
C)   long-term changes in the cultural makeup of a population
D)   long-term changes in the genetic composition of a populationE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which group of theorists emphasizes that behavior is merely a surface characteristic and that a true understanding of development requires analyzing the symbolic meanings of behavior and the deep inner workings of the mind?

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Psychoanal...

Question 11

Jessica spends a lot of time thinking about the choices she has made in her life and the events she has witnessed. She is adjusting to decreasing strength and health, and she has made several lifestyle changes as a result. Jessica is most likely in the ________ period of development.

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A)   adolescence
B)   early adulthood
C)   middle adulthood
D)   late adulthoodE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Agatha is 83 years old. According to Baltes and his colleagues, ________ and ________ in her capacities will take center stage.

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A)   growth; maintenance
B)   maintenance; regulation of loss
C)   regulation of loss; augmentation
D)   growth; regulation of lossE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Identify the term that refers to the characteristics of people as males and females.

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Question 14

According to APA's guidelines, all participants must know what their research participation will involve and what risks might develop. This guideline addresses which of the following issues?

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A)   deception
B)   debriefing
C)   informed consent
D)   confidentialityE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The longitudinal method of research consists of studying

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A)   the same individuals over a long period of time.
B)   individuals of different ages.
C)   individuals from around the globe.
D)   individuals born in the same year.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Socioeconomic status (SES)  refers to

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A)   the behavior patterns, beliefs, and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed on from generation to generation.
B)   a person's position within society based on occupational, educational, and economic characteristics.
C)   the degree to which development is similar or universal across cultures.
D)   a social label placed on a similar group of people based on their heritage, nationality, race, religion, and language.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Bandura's most recent model of learning and development includes three elements: behavior, environment, and

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A)   person/cognition.
B)   culture.
C)   education level.
D)   motivation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Johnny is attempting to resolve the crisis of initiative vs. guilt. According to Erik Erikson, he is most likely in

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A)   preschool.
B)   elementary school.
C)   junior high school.
D)   high school.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

During early adulthood, Erik Erikson's developmental stage of ________ occurs.

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A)   intimacy versus isolation
B)   integrity versus despair
C)   initiative versus guilt
D)   industry versus inferiorityE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Roger looks back on his life and feels that he failed to reach his potential, squandered opportunities, and hurt a lot of people. At 82 years of age, he knows it is too late to make amends. Roger is slipping into

Accepted Answer

A)   stagnation.
B)   identity confusion.
C)   despair.
D)   mistrust.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 1: Introduction

According to Paul Baltes's life-span perspective, which of the following is true of contexts?

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The longitudinal method of research consists of studying

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Late adulthood is a time of

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Which of the following is true of physiological measures used in the study of life-span development?

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Bandura's most recent model of learning and development includes three elements: behavior, environment, and

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According to Paul Baltes, which of the following do normative age-graded influences include?

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During early adulthood, Erik Erikson's developmental stage of ________ occurs.

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Jessica spends a lot of time thinking about the choices she has made in her life and the events she has witnessed. She is adjusting to decreasing strength and health, and she has made several lifestyle changes as a result. Jessica is most likely in the ________ period of development.

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According to APA's guidelines, all participants must know what their research participation will involve and what risks might develop. This guideline addresses which of the following issues?

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Which group of theorists emphasizes that behavior is merely a surface characteristic and that a true understanding of development requires analyzing the symbolic meanings of behavior and the deep inner workings of the mind?

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The maximum life span of humans

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Identify the term that refers to the characteristics of people as males and females.

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Dr. Perkins predicts that children who spend years playing a musical instrument are smarter than children who do not play music. This testable prediction is known as a(n)

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Agatha is 83 years old. According to Baltes and his colleagues, ________ and ________ in her capacities will take center stage.

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In the continuity-discontinuity issue in development, continuity refers to ________, while discontinuity implies ________.

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Dr. Jackson's research has found that the correlation between IQ and head circumference is +.10. From this information, we can conclude that

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Johnny is attempting to resolve the crisis of initiative vs. guilt. According to Erik Erikson, he is most likely in

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Socioeconomic status (SES) refers to

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List and briefly describe Urie Bronfenbrenner's five environmental systems.

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Roger looks back on his life and feels that he failed to reach his potential, squandered opportunities, and hurt a lot of people. At 82 years of age, he knows it is too late to make amends. Roger is slipping into

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