Test Bank For Essentials of Life-Span Development, 7th
Edition All Chapters
Development is best defined as - ANSWER systematic changes and continuities
from conception to death.
The fact that development often involves continuities speaks to the fact that over
time, humans tend to - ANSWER remain the same.
Albert, a developmental psychologist, conducts research on children's emotional
reactions to studying math in school. Albert is concerned with children's _____
development. - ANSWER psychosocial
What characteristic belongs most in the cognitive domain of development? -
ANSWER Language acquisition
Which characteristic does NOT belong on a list of key aspects of physical
development? - ANSWER Change in short-term memory
Traditionally, growth has been defined as - ANSWER physical changes that occur
from conception to maturity.
Aging is most accurately defined as involving _____ in the maturing organism. -
ANSWER both Negative and positive changes
The term age grade refers to a - ANSWER socially defined age group, with culture-
specific assigned roles, privileges, and responsibilities.
"Senior" discounts on meals available only to individuals over age 55 provide an
excellent example of a(n) - ANSWER age grade.
A company requires employees to retire at the age of 65. This policy is an example
of - ANSWER age norms.
When 60-year-old Madonna wore a miniskirt to a wedding, one of her friends
commented, "I sure wish Madonna would act her age." This comment best illustrates
the concept of - ANSWER age norms.
The term _____ concerns an individual's sense of the age at which he or she should
experience certain events. - ANSWER social clock
Manuel hoped to graduate from college by age 22 but finds himself enrolling for the
first time at age 52. The anxiety Manuel feels because of this situation may be best
explained by the concept of - ANSWER a social clock.
, The term emerging adulthood refers to individuals from about age - ANSWER 18
to 29.
Hermes is currently in the "emerging adulthood" stage of development. As such, he
would most likely - ANSWER believe in a life of limitless possibilities.
Which United States-born newborn would currently have the longest life expectancy?
- ANSWER Marie, who is a white female
The question of how biological and environmental forces impact development is
referred to as the _____ issue. - ANSWER nature-nurture
Which best describes the relationship between maturation and genes? - ANSWER
Maturation is driven by a plan contained in the genes.
Which of the following represents a maturational process? - ANSWER The
development of pubic hair during puberty
Environmental impacts include all _____ that influence our development. -
ANSWER external physical and social conditions
Learning is defined as the process through which _____ brings about relatively
permanent changes in actions, thoughts, or feelings. - ANSWER experience
Nature is to nurture as - ANSWER maturation is to learning
Maturation is to learning as - ANSWER genes are to social experience.
Living near a noisy airport can interfere with a child's learning how to read. This is an
example of the effects of - ANSWER physical environment.
Which of the following is inconsistent with the gain-stability-loss model? - ANSWER
Adults aged 60 and older score higher on vocabulary tests than adults aged 18 to
30.
Development of the idea of adolescence occurred as - ANSWER more
industrialization and an educated labor force required laws that restricted child labor
and made schooling
compulsory.
The twentieth century's unique addition to the definition of old age is the idea of -
ANSWER retirement
Dr. Benjamin Spock wrote a popular book for parents, providing information on what
behaviors can be expected of typical infants at specific ages. This sort of publication
primarily reflects which goal of developmental psychology? - ANSWER Description
The title of Dr. Doublemint's latest bestseller is Why Identical Twins Differ from Each
Other. Given this title, it is safe to assume that Dr. Doublemint's primary interest is in
the _____ goal of psychology. - ANSWER explanation
Edition All Chapters
Development is best defined as - ANSWER systematic changes and continuities
from conception to death.
The fact that development often involves continuities speaks to the fact that over
time, humans tend to - ANSWER remain the same.
Albert, a developmental psychologist, conducts research on children's emotional
reactions to studying math in school. Albert is concerned with children's _____
development. - ANSWER psychosocial
What characteristic belongs most in the cognitive domain of development? -
ANSWER Language acquisition
Which characteristic does NOT belong on a list of key aspects of physical
development? - ANSWER Change in short-term memory
Traditionally, growth has been defined as - ANSWER physical changes that occur
from conception to maturity.
Aging is most accurately defined as involving _____ in the maturing organism. -
ANSWER both Negative and positive changes
The term age grade refers to a - ANSWER socially defined age group, with culture-
specific assigned roles, privileges, and responsibilities.
"Senior" discounts on meals available only to individuals over age 55 provide an
excellent example of a(n) - ANSWER age grade.
A company requires employees to retire at the age of 65. This policy is an example
of - ANSWER age norms.
When 60-year-old Madonna wore a miniskirt to a wedding, one of her friends
commented, "I sure wish Madonna would act her age." This comment best illustrates
the concept of - ANSWER age norms.
The term _____ concerns an individual's sense of the age at which he or she should
experience certain events. - ANSWER social clock
Manuel hoped to graduate from college by age 22 but finds himself enrolling for the
first time at age 52. The anxiety Manuel feels because of this situation may be best
explained by the concept of - ANSWER a social clock.
, The term emerging adulthood refers to individuals from about age - ANSWER 18
to 29.
Hermes is currently in the "emerging adulthood" stage of development. As such, he
would most likely - ANSWER believe in a life of limitless possibilities.
Which United States-born newborn would currently have the longest life expectancy?
- ANSWER Marie, who is a white female
The question of how biological and environmental forces impact development is
referred to as the _____ issue. - ANSWER nature-nurture
Which best describes the relationship between maturation and genes? - ANSWER
Maturation is driven by a plan contained in the genes.
Which of the following represents a maturational process? - ANSWER The
development of pubic hair during puberty
Environmental impacts include all _____ that influence our development. -
ANSWER external physical and social conditions
Learning is defined as the process through which _____ brings about relatively
permanent changes in actions, thoughts, or feelings. - ANSWER experience
Nature is to nurture as - ANSWER maturation is to learning
Maturation is to learning as - ANSWER genes are to social experience.
Living near a noisy airport can interfere with a child's learning how to read. This is an
example of the effects of - ANSWER physical environment.
Which of the following is inconsistent with the gain-stability-loss model? - ANSWER
Adults aged 60 and older score higher on vocabulary tests than adults aged 18 to
30.
Development of the idea of adolescence occurred as - ANSWER more
industrialization and an educated labor force required laws that restricted child labor
and made schooling
compulsory.
The twentieth century's unique addition to the definition of old age is the idea of -
ANSWER retirement
Dr. Benjamin Spock wrote a popular book for parents, providing information on what
behaviors can be expected of typical infants at specific ages. This sort of publication
primarily reflects which goal of developmental psychology? - ANSWER Description
The title of Dr. Doublemint's latest bestseller is Why Identical Twins Differ from Each
Other. Given this title, it is safe to assume that Dr. Doublemint's primary interest is in
the _____ goal of psychology. - ANSWER explanation
