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Christina Verigan
Lifespan Development
Ninth Edition
Denise Boyd, Houston Community College
Helen Bee
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Concepts and Methods 1
Chapter 2 Theories of Development 27
Chapter 3 Prenatal Development and Birth 52
Chapter 4 Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy 74
Chapter 5 Cognitive Development in Infancy 98
Chapter 6 Social and Personality Development in Infancy 121
Chapter 7 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood 146
Chapter 8 Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood 171
Chapter 9 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood 196
Chapter 10 Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood 220
Chapter 11 Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence 244
Chapter 12 Social and Personality Development in Adolescence 267
Chapter 13 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood 291
Chapter 14 Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood 314
Chapter 15 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood 339
Chapter 16 Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood 363
Chapter 17 Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood 388
Chapter 18 Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood 411
Chapter 19 Death, Dying, and Bereavement 436
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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
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,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
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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
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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
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Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you few pages sample.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel sheet
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at every time. There are many new editions
waiting you.
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can contact us at every time, we can replace it
with true one.
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, Test Bank
by
Christina Verigan
Lifespan Development
Ninth Edition
Denise Boyd, Houston Community College
Helen Bee
,This work is protected by United States copyright laws and is provided solely for the use
of instructors in teaching their courses and assessing student learning. Dissemination or
sale of any part of this work (including on the World Wide Web) will destroy the integrity
of the work and is not permitted. The work and materials from it should never be made
available to students except by instructors using the accompanying text in their classes.
All recipients of this work are expected to abide by these restrictions and to honor the
intended pedagogical purposes and the needs of other instructors who rely on these
materials.
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Content Producer: Shilpa
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United States of America. This publication is protected by copyright, and permission should be obtained from the
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Unless otherwise indicated herein, any third-party trademarks, logos, or icons that may appear in this work are the
property of their respective owners, and any references to third-party trademarks, logos, icons, or other trade dress
are for demonstrative or descriptive purposes only. Such references are not intended to imply any sponsorship,
endorsement, authorization, or promotion of Pearson’s products by the owners of such marks, or any relationship
between the owner and Pearson Education, Inc., or its affiliates, authors, licensees, or distributors.
, Test Bank for Lifespan Development, 9e
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Concepts and Methods 1
Chapter 2 Theories of Development 27
Chapter 3 Prenatal Development and Birth 52
Chapter 4 Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy 74
Chapter 5 Cognitive Development in Infancy 98
Chapter 6 Social and Personality Development in Infancy 121
Chapter 7 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood 146
Chapter 8 Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood 171
Chapter 9 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood 196
Chapter 10 Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood 220
Chapter 11 Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence 244
Chapter 12 Social and Personality Development in Adolescence 267
Chapter 13 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood 291
Chapter 14 Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood 314
Chapter 15 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood 339
Chapter 16 Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood 363
Chapter 17 Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood 388
Chapter 18 Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood 411
Chapter 19 Death, Dying, and Bereavement 436
,
,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
1
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,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
2
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,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
3
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, 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
4
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