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Test Bank for Exploring Lifespan Development 4th Edition
by Laura E. Berk
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ISBN 9781071895245
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CHAPTER 1 HISTORY, THEORY, AND RESEARCH STRATEGIES
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Dr. Langley’s work is devoted to understanding constancy and change throughout the
lifespan. Dr. Langley’s field of study is .
genetics
clinical psychology
adolescent
development
developmental
science
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Apply
Objective: 1.1 What is developmental science, and what factors stimulated expansion of the
field? Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Although great diversity characterizes the interests and concerns of investigators who
study development, they share a single goal: to identify .
genetic factors that contribute to longevity
environmental factors that contribute to disease and illness
those factors that lead to abnormal development in children and adolescents
those factors that influence consistencies and transformations in people from conception to death
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.1 What is developmental science, and what factors stimulated expansion of the
field? Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Developmental science is because it has grown through the combined efforts of
people from many fields of study.
interdisciplinar
y empirical
applied
theoretical
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Remember
Objective: 1.1 What is developmental science, and what factors stimulated expansion of the
field? Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Easy
2
,A theory of development .
illustrates the ultimate truth about human
behavior describes, explains, and predicts
behavior explains all aspects of human growth
does not require scientific verification
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a
stand. Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Moderate
According to the view of development, the difference between the immature and
mature being is simply one of amount or complexity.
nature
discontinuous
nurture
continuous
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Remember
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a
stand. Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Moderate
The discontinuous view of development holds that .
infants and preschoolers respond to the world in much the same way adults do
growth is the process of gradually augmenting the skills that were present from the
beginning infants and children have unique ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving
development is a smooth process limited only by a lack of information and precision
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a
stand. Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Dr. Kostel believes that development takes place in stages. This belief is consistent with the
perspectiv
e. nurture
continuous
discontinuous
3
, nature
CORREC
T
ANSWER
:C
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Apply
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a
stand. Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Moderate
New evidence increasingly emphasizes that .
there is very little cultural diversity in human
development environmental, but not personal, contexts
shape development
development occurs in a neat, orderly sequence of stages unaffected by distinct
contexts people not only are affected by but also contribute to the contexts in which
they develop
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a
stand. Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Tammy’s father is an exceptional gymnast. When Tammy was just a toddler, her father
believed that Tammy already showed great promise as a gymnast. Tammy’s father probably
believes that athletic ability is mostly determined by .
nurtur
e
stages
nature
early experiences
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Page Ref: 5
Skill Level: Apply
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a
stand. Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Although Justin spent his first 18 months in an orphanage, his adoptive mother believes
sensitive caregiving will help Justin overcome his early experiences. Justin’s mother
4
Test Bank for Exploring Lifespan Development 4th Edition
by Laura E. Berk
All Chapters (1-19) | Q&As Verified | Grade A+ Assured
ISBN 9781071895245
1
, THIS DOCUMENT BELONGS TO TESTBANKSPROF
CHAPTER 1 HISTORY, THEORY, AND RESEARCH STRATEGIES
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Dr. Langley’s work is devoted to understanding constancy and change throughout the
lifespan. Dr. Langley’s field of study is .
genetics
clinical psychology
adolescent
development
developmental
science
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Apply
Objective: 1.1 What is developmental science, and what factors stimulated expansion of the
field? Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Although great diversity characterizes the interests and concerns of investigators who
study development, they share a single goal: to identify .
genetic factors that contribute to longevity
environmental factors that contribute to disease and illness
those factors that lead to abnormal development in children and adolescents
those factors that influence consistencies and transformations in people from conception to death
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.1 What is developmental science, and what factors stimulated expansion of the
field? Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Developmental science is because it has grown through the combined efforts of
people from many fields of study.
interdisciplinar
y empirical
applied
theoretical
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Remember
Objective: 1.1 What is developmental science, and what factors stimulated expansion of the
field? Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Easy
2
,A theory of development .
illustrates the ultimate truth about human
behavior describes, explains, and predicts
behavior explains all aspects of human growth
does not require scientific verification
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a
stand. Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Moderate
According to the view of development, the difference between the immature and
mature being is simply one of amount or complexity.
nature
discontinuous
nurture
continuous
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Remember
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a
stand. Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Moderate
The discontinuous view of development holds that .
infants and preschoolers respond to the world in much the same way adults do
growth is the process of gradually augmenting the skills that were present from the
beginning infants and children have unique ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving
development is a smooth process limited only by a lack of information and precision
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a
stand. Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Dr. Kostel believes that development takes place in stages. This belief is consistent with the
perspectiv
e. nurture
continuous
discontinuous
3
, nature
CORREC
T
ANSWER
:C
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Apply
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a
stand. Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Moderate
New evidence increasingly emphasizes that .
there is very little cultural diversity in human
development environmental, but not personal, contexts
shape development
development occurs in a neat, orderly sequence of stages unaffected by distinct
contexts people not only are affected by but also contribute to the contexts in which
they develop
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a
stand. Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Tammy’s father is an exceptional gymnast. When Tammy was just a toddler, her father
believed that Tammy already showed great promise as a gymnast. Tammy’s father probably
believes that athletic ability is mostly determined by .
nurtur
e
stages
nature
early experiences
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Page Ref: 5
Skill Level: Apply
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a
stand. Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Although Justin spent his first 18 months in an orphanage, his adoptive mother believes
sensitive caregiving will help Justin overcome his early experiences. Justin’s mother
4
