A Topical Approach to Lifespan Development 7th Edition by John Santrock – Chapter Notes, Key Concepts & Exam Revision Guide (2026–2027)

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1. (p. 5) Life-span development covers the period from
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2. (p. 6) Which of the following gives the BEST description of how life-span psychologists
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describe "development"?
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B. how the fetus grows and develops in the womb
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3. (p. 6) Life-span development is the study of human development from conception to death.
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Historically, however, most of the focus has been on which age group?
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4. (p. 6) The upper boundary of the human lifespan is approximately
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B. 100
C. 110
D. 122


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5. (p. 6) Although the maximum life span of humans has not changed, during the twentieth
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century life expectancy in the United States has:
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D. decreased because of the numbers of individuals killed in war.
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6. (p. 6) According to life-span development expert Paul Baltes, which age period dominates
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development?
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D. No single age group dominates development.
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7. (p. 6) Diana has returned to college after raising her children. She feels that her human
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development course overemphasizes the dramatic changes that occur from birth to
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adolescence and disregards the various developmental issues of adulthood. Which
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developmental theory might address her concerns?
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A. traditional
B. life-span
C. ethological
D. ecological


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8. (p. 6) The psychology department is debating what to include in their Human Development
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course. Some professors want to teach about the life-span approach, whereas others want to
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deliver a traditional philosophy. They disagree about:
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A. the plasticity of development.
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B. the multidimensional nature of development.
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