Test Bank for A Topical Approach to Lifespan Development (11th Edition) by John W. Santrock | 2026 Updated Verified Questions with Answers

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Test Bank for A Topical Approach to Lifespan Development (11th
Edition) by John W. Santrock | Updated Verified Questions with
Answers

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Table of Contents – Lifespan Development (11th Edition)

Chapter 1 – Introduction to Life-Span Development

 Definition of life-span development
 Historical perspectives: traditional vs. life-span approach
 Characteristics of life-span development (lifelong, multidimensional, multidirectional,
plastic, contextual)
 Influences on development: biological, environmental, socio-cultural
 Normative age-graded, history-graded, and non-normative influences



Chapter 2 – Theoretical Perspectives and Research Methods

 Major theories: Psychoanalytic, Cognitive, Behavioral, Social Learning, Ethological,
Ecological
 Cognitive theories: Piaget, Information Processing, Vygotsky
 Research methods: longitudinal, cross-sectional, sequential
 Ethical considerations in developmental research



Chapter 3 – Prenatal Development and Birth

 Stages of prenatal development: germinal, embryonic, fetal
 Teratogens and prenatal risk factors
 Genetic and chromosomal influences
 Prenatal care and maternal health
 Labor and birth processes, types of birth, complications



Chapter 4 – Infancy and Toddlerhood

 Physical growth and brain development
 Motor development milestones
 Sensory and perceptual development
 Cognitive development: Piaget’s sensorimotor stage
 Attachment theories: Bowlby & Ainsworth
 Language development and early communication
 Emotional and social development

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Chapter 5 – Early Childhood

 Physical growth and motor skills
 Brain maturation and lateralization
 Cognitive development: preoperational stage
 Language development and early literacy
 Self-concept, gender identity, and socialization
 Moral development: Piaget & Kohlberg
 Peer relationships and play



Chapter 6 – Middle and Late Childhood

 Growth patterns, health, and nutrition
 Cognitive development: concrete operational stage
 Academic and intellectual development
 Self-concept, self-esteem, and social comparison
 Peer relations, friendships, and bullying
 Family and cultural influences on development



Chapter 7 – Adolescence

 Physical changes: puberty, sexual maturation
 Brain development and cognitive changes
 Identity formation (Erikson) and self-concept
 Moral reasoning and ethical development
 Peer influence and relationships
 Risk-taking behaviors and psychosocial adjustment
 Emerging adulthood



Chapter 8 – Early Adulthood

 Physical peak and health issues
 Cognitive development: postformal thought
 Career development and work-life balance
 Intimacy, romantic relationships, and family formation
 Social and cultural influences

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Chapter 9 – Middle Adulthood

 Physical changes and health concerns
 Cognitive development: expertise and practical problem-solving
 Career and work transitions
 Marriage, family, and social relationships
 Midlife crisis and psychosocial adjustment
 Generativity vs. stagnation (Erikson)



Chapter 10 – Late Adulthood: Physical Changes

 Aging and physical health
 Brain aging and cognitive decline
 Sensory changes: vision, hearing, taste, touch
 Chronic illnesses and preventive health
 Sexuality in late adulthood
 Exercise and lifestyle influences



Chapter 11 – Late Adulthood: Cognitive Changes

 Fluid vs. crystallized intelligence
 Memory changes: episodic, semantic, procedural
 Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
 Cognitive reserve and strategies to maintain cognition
 Wisdom and problem-solving
 Life satisfaction and adaptation



Chapter 12 – Death, Dying, and Bereavement

 Definitions and concepts of death
 Kübler-Ross stages of dying
 Cultural, social, and individual variations in death
 Grief and bereavement processes
 Hospice and palliative care
 Coping strategies for the dying and their families



Chapter 13 – Early Life-Course Review

 Overview of physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development