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Exploring Lifespan Development 4th Edition
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TABLE OF CONTENT
History, Theory, and Research Strategies
Genetic Reproductive Choices and Environmental Foundations
N
Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby
Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
U
Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
R
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
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Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
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Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence
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Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood
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Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
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Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood
Death, Dying, and Bereavement
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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
N
Answer: D
Page Ref: 3
U
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
R
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Although great diversity characterizes the interests and concerns of investigators who study
development, they share a single goal: to identify .
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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
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those factors that influence consistencies and transformations in people from conception to death
Answer: D
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.1 What is developmental science, and what factors stimulated expansion of the field?
O
Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Developmental science is because it has grown through the combined efforts of people
C
from many fields of study.
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interdisciplinary
empirical
S
applied
theoretical
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
o
Difficulty Level: Easy
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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
Answer: B
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a stand.
N
Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Moderate
U
According to the view of development, the difference between the immature and mature
being is simply one of amount or complexity.
nature
R
discontinuous
nurture
continuous
S is
Answer: D
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Remember
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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
O
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
C
Answer: C
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Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Understand
S
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
perspective.
nurture
continuous
o
discontinuous
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Exploring Lifespan Development 4th Edition
by Laura E. Berk
wis 4th Edition
epr
of
wiseprof
, Test Bank for Exploring Lifespan Development 4th Edition by Laura E. Berk
TABLE OF CONTENT
History, Theory, and Research Strategies
Genetic Reproductive Choices and Environmental Foundations
N
Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby
Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
U
Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
R
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
S is
Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
ED
w
Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence
O
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood
C
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Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
S
Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood
Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood
Death, Dying, and Bereavement
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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
N
Answer: D
Page Ref: 3
U
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
R
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Although great diversity characterizes the interests and concerns of investigators who study
development, they share a single goal: to identify .
S is
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
ED
w
those factors that influence consistencies and transformations in people from conception to death
Answer: D
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.1 What is developmental science, and what factors stimulated expansion of the field?
O
Topic: A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Developmental science is because it has grown through the combined efforts of people
C
from many fields of study.
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interdisciplinary
empirical
S
applied
theoretical
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
o
Difficulty Level: Easy
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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
Answer: B
Page Ref: 3
Skill Level: Understand
Objective: 1.2 Identify three basic issues on which theories of human development take a stand.
N
Topic: Basic Issues
Difficulty Level: Moderate
U
According to the view of development, the difference between the immature and mature
being is simply one of amount or complexity.
nature
R
discontinuous
nurture
continuous
S is
Answer: D
Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Remember
ED
w
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
O
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
C
Answer: C
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Page Ref: 4
Skill Level: Understand
S
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
perspective.
nurture
continuous
o
discontinuous
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