Question 1

Developmental psychologists study physical,cognitive,and ________ changes throughout the human life span.

Accepted Answer

Developmental psychologists study not only physical and cognitive changes, but also social changes throughout the human life span. This includes changes in social relationships, identity development, and cultural influences.

Question 2

Physical exercise in late adulthood has been found to

Accepted Answer

Physical exercise in late adulthood has been found to enhance muscle strength, help prevent heart disease, and stimulate brain cell development. Regular physical activity can improve overall health, increase longevity, and improve quality of life in late adulthood.

Question 3

Psychologists who view the developmental process as a sequence of distinct stages generally believe that ________ is(are)the same for everyone.

Accepted Answer

Psychologists who view development as a sequence of distinct stages typically believe that the order of these stages is universal (the same for everyone), but the timing can vary from person to person.

Question 4

There is very little relationship between the age of an adult and his or her

Accepted Answer

While age may be a factor in some aspects of cognitive and physical health, there is not a strong relationship between age and overall life satisfaction.

Question 5

Since the advent of the Internet,there has been a(n)________ in the percentage of American couples who report meeting online.The percentage meeting online is currently ________ among same-sex couples than among heterosexual couples.

Accepted Answer

Since the advent of the Internet, there has been an increase in the percentage of American couples who report meeting online. This is because online dating has become more popular and mainstream in recent years. Additionally, studies have shown that the percentage of same-sex couples who meet online is larger than the percentage of heterosexual couples who meet online. This may be due to the fact that being a member of the LGBTQ+ community can make it harder to find potential partners through traditional offline methods, making online dating a more attractive option.

Question 6

The preferred age for retirement is quite different in Mexico than in Western Europe.This best illustrates that ________ differs from culture to culture.

Accepted Answer

The social clock refers to the culturally preferred timing of life events such as marriage, career development, and retirement. The fact that the preferred age for retirement differs between Mexico and Western Europe suggests that the social clock differs from culture to culture.

Question 7

A public initiation into adult responsibilities and status is called a

Accepted Answer

A rite of passage is a public ceremony or event that marks an individual's transition from one stage of life to another, typically from childhood to adulthood. This includes taking on adult responsibilities and gaining a new status in society. The other answer choices are not directly related to this concept.

Question 8

A child's temperament is likely to be

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that a child's temperament tends to be stable over time, with some shifts possible due to environmental factors.

Question 9

Efforts to identify the interactive influences of inherited personality traits and culturally prescribed educational practices on the intellectual development of children is most central to the major issue of

Accepted Answer

The issue of how inherited traits and cultural practices influence intellectual development involves the debate over the relative contributions of nature (inherited traits) and nurture (cultural practices) on human characteristics and behavior, known as the nature-nurture debate.

Question 10

Dr.Birkin's major research interest is the development of motor skills in children.It is most likely that Dr.Birkin is a ________ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Birkin's research interest in the development of motor skills in children aligns with the focus of developmental psychology, which studies how individuals develop and change over their lifetimes, particularly in childhood and adolescence.

Question 11

One of the three major concerns of developmental psychology involves a focus on

Accepted Answer

One of the three major concerns of developmental psychology is continuity and stages, which focuses on the debate over whether development occurs gradually or in distinct stages. The other two concerns are nature and nurture, which explores the influence of genetics and the environment on development, and stability and change, which examines whether traits and behaviors remain consistent over time or change as a result of experience. The other options (A, C, and D) are more specific areas within prenatal development and do not encompass the broader concerns of developmental psychology.

Question 12

Mark believes that choosing to violate government laws is morally justifiable if it is done to protect the lives of innocent people.Kohlberg would suggest that this illustrates ________ morality.

Accepted Answer

Kohlberg's postconventional level of morality involves considering abstract ethical principles and values beyond the authority of the law. Mark's belief that violating a law to protect innocent lives is morally justifiable demonstrates this postconventional level of morality.

Question 13

Jessica acts so differently with her parents than with her girlfriends that she often thinks her personality is completely phony.Erik Erikson would have suggested that Jessica is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Jessica's different behaviors with her parents and friends suggest that she is experiencing role confusion, which is a common challenge for adolescents according to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. During this stage, adolescents struggle to find a sense of identity and develop a consistent sense of self. Jessica may feel like she is pretending to be someone she is not, which could cause confusion and anxiety about her identity.

Question 14

Questions about whether anxious children will grow up to be either fearful or relaxed adults most directly highlight the issue of

Accepted Answer

The question is asking about whether a trait (anxiety in children) stays the same (stability) or changes (change) over time, which is the issue of stability and change.

Question 15

Mary believes that cognitive development is a matter of gradual and almost imperceptible changes over time.Her viewpoint is most directly relevant to the issue of

Accepted Answer

Mary's viewpoint of cognitive development being a gradual and almost imperceptible change over time relates to the issue of continuity and stages. This concept suggests that development is a continuous process, with skills and abilities building upon each other over time, rather than occurring in distinct stages.

Question 16

Theories of human development have been most susceptible to criticism for overemphasizing

Accepted Answer

Theories of human development have been criticized for placing too much emphasis on discrete age-linked stages, leading to oversimplification and overlooking individual variations in development.

Question 17

Among older adults,hearing loss,and its associated social isolation,predicts the incidence of depression and

Accepted Answer

The incidence of depression among older adults is predicted by hearing loss and associated social isolation, which suggests that the cognitive decline associated with neurocognitive disorder could be a factor. Menopause and brain plasticity are not directly related to hearing loss and social isolation. The death-deferral phenomenon refers to the tendency of people to delay their own deaths in order to live long enough to participate in important cultural events or see loved ones one last time, so it is not directly related to hearing loss or depression.

Question 18

Distinguishing between very gradual and very abrupt developmental changes over the life span is most central to the major issue of

Accepted Answer

The major issue of distinguishing between very gradual and very abrupt developmental changes over the life span is most central to the question of continuity and stages. This issue encompasses the debate between researchers who argue for continuity, such as Erik Erikson and Jean Piaget, and those who argue for distinct stages, such as Lawrence Kohlberg and Sigmund Freud. The question of whether development occurs gradually or in distinct stages is crucial to understanding how individuals change over time and how different experiences can impact their development.

Question 19

Adolescents are most likely to be influenced by their parents with respect to ________,and they are most likely to be influenced by their peers with respect to ________.

Accepted Answer

Adolescents often look to their parents for guidance on major life decisions, such as career choices, due to their parents' experience and perceived wisdom. Conversely, they are more likely to be influenced by their peers when it comes to more immediate, social aspects of their lives, like clothing preferences, as they seek to fit in and express their identity among their peers.

Question 20

A belief that adult personality is completely determined in early childhood would be most relevant to the issue of

Accepted Answer

The belief that adult personality is completely determined in early childhood would relate most directly to the issue of stability and change, as this perspective suggests that once formed, personality remains relatively stable throughout an individual's life. This stance contrasts with those that view personality as more malleable and subject to change throughout development.

Quiz 6: Developing Through the Life Span

Developmental psychologists study physical,cognitive,and ________ changes throughout the human life span.

Physical exercise in late adulthood has been found to

Psychologists who view the developmental process as a sequence of distinct stages generally believe that ________ is(are) the same for everyone.

There is very little relationship between the age of an adult and his or her

Since the advent of the Internet,there has been a(n) in the percentage of American couples who report meeting online.The percentage meeting online is currently among same-sex couples than among heterosexual couples.

The preferred age for retirement is quite different in Mexico than in Western Europe.This best illustrates that ________ differs from culture to culture.

A public initiation into adult responsibilities and status is called a

A child's temperament is likely to be

Efforts to identify the interactive influences of inherited personality traits and culturally prescribed educational practices on the intellectual development of children is most central to the major issue of

Dr.Birkin's major research interest is the development of motor skills in children.It is most likely that Dr.Birkin is a ________ psychologist.

One of the three major concerns of developmental psychology involves a focus on

Mark believes that choosing to violate government laws is morally justifiable if it is done to protect the lives of innocent people.Kohlberg would suggest that this illustrates ________ morality.

Jessica acts so differently with her parents than with her girlfriends that she often thinks her personality is completely phony.Erik Erikson would have suggested that Jessica is experiencing

Questions about whether anxious children will grow up to be either fearful or relaxed adults most directly highlight the issue of

Mary believes that cognitive development is a matter of gradual and almost imperceptible changes over time.Her viewpoint is most directly relevant to the issue of

Theories of human development have been most susceptible to criticism for overemphasizing

Among older adults,hearing loss,and its associated social isolation,predicts the incidence of depression and

Distinguishing between very gradual and very abrupt developmental changes over the life span is most central to the major issue of

Adolescents are most likely to be influenced by their parents with respect to ,and they are most likely to be influenced by their peers with respect to .

A belief that adult personality is completely determined in early childhood would be most relevant to the issue of

Quiz 6: Developing Through the Life Span

Developmental psychologists study physical,cognitive,and ________ changes throughout the human life span.

Physical exercise in late adulthood has been found to

Psychologists who view the developmental process as a sequence of distinct stages generally believe that ________ is(are) the same for everyone.

There is very little relationship between the age of an adult and his or her

Since the advent of the Internet,there has been a(n) ________ in the percentage of American couples who report meeting online.The percentage meeting online is currently ________ among same-sex couples than among heterosexual couples.

The preferred age for retirement is quite different in Mexico than in Western Europe.This best illustrates that ________ differs from culture to culture.

A public initiation into adult responsibilities and status is called a

A child's temperament is likely to be

Efforts to identify the interactive influences of inherited personality traits and culturally prescribed educational practices on the intellectual development of children is most central to the major issue of

Dr.Birkin's major research interest is the development of motor skills in children.It is most likely that Dr.Birkin is a ________ psychologist.

One of the three major concerns of developmental psychology involves a focus on

Mark believes that choosing to violate government laws is morally justifiable if it is done to protect the lives of innocent people.Kohlberg would suggest that this illustrates ________ morality.

Jessica acts so differently with her parents than with her girlfriends that she often thinks her personality is completely phony.Erik Erikson would have suggested that Jessica is experiencing

Questions about whether anxious children will grow up to be either fearful or relaxed adults most directly highlight the issue of

Mary believes that cognitive development is a matter of gradual and almost imperceptible changes over time.Her viewpoint is most directly relevant to the issue of

Theories of human development have been most susceptible to criticism for overemphasizing

Among older adults,hearing loss,and its associated social isolation,predicts the incidence of depression and

Distinguishing between very gradual and very abrupt developmental changes over the life span is most central to the major issue of

Adolescents are most likely to be influenced by their parents with respect to ________,and they are most likely to be influenced by their peers with respect to ________.

A belief that adult personality is completely determined in early childhood would be most relevant to the issue of

Since the advent of the Internet,there has been a(n) in the percentage of American couples who report meeting online.The percentage meeting online is currently among same-sex couples than among heterosexual couples.

Adolescents are most likely to be influenced by their parents with respect to ,and they are most likely to be influenced by their peers with respect to .