Final Exam Study Guide PSYC 140 Problem Set Q&A 1-8
1. Final Exam/Set Questions
2. Why is it important to study human development across the lifespan <Ans> It is
important to study human development across the life span because development is life
long. All age groups are important to study.
3. What does it mean to be multidirectional <Ans> Development involves both im-
provement and decline. Specific terms, such as growth, aging, and maturation reflect the
multidirectional nature of development.
4. Why is lifespan development multidisciplinary? Is there a reason why var- ious
disciplines study lifespan development <Ans> Lifespan development is mul-
tidisciplinary because it's important to health professions, education, and social sciences.
For these professions, an understanding specific age groups is key to helping them.
5. You learned how development is multidimensional. Now, try to create brief
definitions of the following dimensions <Ans> biological, social, emotional, cogni-
tive <Ans> Biological - Physical changes within the body as well.
Social - interacting with others, to be able to reflect in an appropriate manner.
Emotional- A chemical reaction within the brain, that triggers reactions.
Cognitive- Function of the brain, being able to understand and figure out problems.
6. Which periods of development interest you the most? Why? Do you plan on
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,working with a specific age group in the future? What would you like to learn about
these specific periods <Ans> The area of development that interests me the most is
infancy to adolescence. This development area interests me the most because it is pretty
intriguing to see an infant go through the changes of growing older and learning. I find it
interesting to see an infant learn how to form words and then learn how to walk as they
enter their toddler years. As I enter nursing, my main focus is to work with children of all
ages. I would like to learn their thinking process.
7. Going through all eight developmental periods, come up with two to three
adjectives to describe each period. Why did you choose these descriptors? Were some
periods easier to describe than others? Why, or why not <Ans> Prenatal <Ans> Reliant,
Dependent. I chose these two adjectives to describe this developmental phase because
when in utero, the embryo is reliant on its mother to stay healthy and provide them with
nutrients, oxygen, and a host of other vital things necessary for development.
Infancy/Toddler <Ans> Curious, Adventurous. I chose these two adjectives to describe this
phase because an infant's curiosity sets in during this time.
Middle Childhood <Ans> The two adjectives I chose for middle childhood are Imaginative
and Independence.As I watch my 6-year-old niece at this age, I've noticed how big
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, of an imagination she has.
Adolescence <Ans> The two adjectives I chose to describe adolescence are, Pubertal and
Sociable. Around this stage in development, teens experience puberty. Their bodies start to
change physically. They're able to reproduce offspring.
Early Adulthood <Ans> The two adjectives I chose to describe early adulthood are motivat-
ed and determined. Speaking from my own perspective, as I entered early adulthood I was
motivated to start college and get to get my first job. I was determined to earn my degree
and to find my own place.
Middle Adulthood <Ans> Independent, Responsible. When people reach middle adulthood,
they're fully independent. Living on their own, handling their responsibilities, such as
rent/mortgage, bills, and children.
Late Adulthood <Ans> Aging, Dependent. Entering late adulthood starts the process of
aging. Aging sometimes comes with sicknesses that often lead to an individual becoming
dependent on others to take care of them.
Some periods were easier to describe more than others because I was able to explain them
from my own point of view
8. Summarize each side of the nature/nurture controversy. Then, go through the first
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1. Final Exam/Set Questions
2. Why is it important to study human development across the lifespan <Ans> It is
important to study human development across the life span because development is life
long. All age groups are important to study.
3. What does it mean to be multidirectional <Ans> Development involves both im-
provement and decline. Specific terms, such as growth, aging, and maturation reflect the
multidirectional nature of development.
4. Why is lifespan development multidisciplinary? Is there a reason why var- ious
disciplines study lifespan development <Ans> Lifespan development is mul-
tidisciplinary because it's important to health professions, education, and social sciences.
For these professions, an understanding specific age groups is key to helping them.
5. You learned how development is multidimensional. Now, try to create brief
definitions of the following dimensions <Ans> biological, social, emotional, cogni-
tive <Ans> Biological - Physical changes within the body as well.
Social - interacting with others, to be able to reflect in an appropriate manner.
Emotional- A chemical reaction within the brain, that triggers reactions.
Cognitive- Function of the brain, being able to understand and figure out problems.
6. Which periods of development interest you the most? Why? Do you plan on
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,working with a specific age group in the future? What would you like to learn about
these specific periods <Ans> The area of development that interests me the most is
infancy to adolescence. This development area interests me the most because it is pretty
intriguing to see an infant go through the changes of growing older and learning. I find it
interesting to see an infant learn how to form words and then learn how to walk as they
enter their toddler years. As I enter nursing, my main focus is to work with children of all
ages. I would like to learn their thinking process.
7. Going through all eight developmental periods, come up with two to three
adjectives to describe each period. Why did you choose these descriptors? Were some
periods easier to describe than others? Why, or why not <Ans> Prenatal <Ans> Reliant,
Dependent. I chose these two adjectives to describe this developmental phase because
when in utero, the embryo is reliant on its mother to stay healthy and provide them with
nutrients, oxygen, and a host of other vital things necessary for development.
Infancy/Toddler <Ans> Curious, Adventurous. I chose these two adjectives to describe this
phase because an infant's curiosity sets in during this time.
Middle Childhood <Ans> The two adjectives I chose for middle childhood are Imaginative
and Independence.As I watch my 6-year-old niece at this age, I've noticed how big
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, of an imagination she has.
Adolescence <Ans> The two adjectives I chose to describe adolescence are, Pubertal and
Sociable. Around this stage in development, teens experience puberty. Their bodies start to
change physically. They're able to reproduce offspring.
Early Adulthood <Ans> The two adjectives I chose to describe early adulthood are motivat-
ed and determined. Speaking from my own perspective, as I entered early adulthood I was
motivated to start college and get to get my first job. I was determined to earn my degree
and to find my own place.
Middle Adulthood <Ans> Independent, Responsible. When people reach middle adulthood,
they're fully independent. Living on their own, handling their responsibilities, such as
rent/mortgage, bills, and children.
Late Adulthood <Ans> Aging, Dependent. Entering late adulthood starts the process of
aging. Aging sometimes comes with sicknesses that often lead to an individual becoming
dependent on others to take care of them.
Some periods were easier to describe more than others because I was able to explain them
from my own point of view
8. Summarize each side of the nature/nurture controversy. Then, go through the first
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