Question 1

The pattern of change that starts at conception and continues through the lifespan is called:

Accepted Answer

Development is the correct term because it encompasses the comprehensive range of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes and growth that occur throughout a person's life, starting from conception.

Question 2

Development is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Development is a comprehensive term that encompasses physical, cognitive, and social changes throughout a person's life, starting from conception. This definition captures the continuous and holistic nature of development better than options focusing solely on physical growth, maturation in early life stages, or evolutionary concepts.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding development?

Accepted Answer

All the statements provided are true regarding development. Development indeed involves both growth and decline across different stages of life, is influenced by physical, cognitive, and socioemotional processes, and spans from conception through the entire lifespan.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding development?

Accepted Answer

Development does not only begin at birth and continue through adolescence; it spans from conception through the entire lifespan, including adulthood and old age, encompassing changes and growth in physical, cognitive, and socioemotional domains.

Question 5

Development involves:

Accepted Answer

Development encompasses physical, cognitive, and socioemotional processes, indicating that it is a comprehensive concept involving various aspects of growth and change throughout a person's life.

Question 6

Martin's development involves physical processes, such as:

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed (genetic inheritance, height and weight, and motor skills) are aspects of physical development.

Question 7

Matthew's development involves physical processes, such as:

Accepted Answer

Physical processes in development refer to biological changes in the body. Hormonal changes at puberty are a primary example of such physical processes, affecting growth and development during adolescence.

Question 8

Psychologists refer to biological growth as:

Accepted Answer

Maturation refers to the biological growth processes that enable orderly changes in behavior, relatively uninfluenced by experience.

Question 9

Justin is daydreaming about being a famous rock star playing his electric guitar in front of thousands of adoring fans. Justin's daydreaming would be considered:

Accepted Answer

Daydreaming involves mental activities related to thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering, which are all aspects of cognitive processes.

Question 10

A psychologist administers tests to assess Miriam's intelligence, her language ability, and her memory skills. The psychologist is assessing Miriam's:

Accepted Answer

The psychologist is assessing Miriam's cognitive processes, as intelligence, language ability, and memory skills are all aspects of cognition, which involves processes related to thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.

Question 11

After being laid off from her job, Sara has become depressed and makes an appointment with a psychiatrist. These changes in Sara's mood would be considered a:

Accepted Answer

Sara's mood changes are related to her emotions and social situation, which are aspects of the socioemotional process.

Question 12

Which of the following would be considered a socioemotional process?

Accepted Answer

All the options (A, B, and C) involve socioemotional processes, which are changes in an individual's social relationships, feelings, and personality.

Question 13

Cary is becoming economically independent as he develops his career in information technology. He and his wife have one child and are expecting another baby in two months. Cary is most likely in which developmental period?

Accepted Answer

Cary is in early adulthood, a period characterized by establishing personal and economic independence, advancing in a career, and starting a family, which aligns with his situation.

Question 14

Jeanie is 50 years old and enjoys her job as a registered nurse. Her favorite part of her job is mentoring the student nurses at the hospital. Jeanie would most likely be in which developmental period?

Accepted Answer

Jeanie is in the middle adulthood developmental period, which typically ranges from about 40 to 65 years of age. This stage often involves stability in career and an interest in mentoring younger generations, both of which describe Jeanie's situation.

Question 15

Edward has just retired from his job as an accountant and is planning to take a class at the university in archaeology, so that he can pursue his lifelong interest in this subject. He also plans to pay more attention to his health and fitness. Edward is most likely in which developmental period?

Accepted Answer

Edward is most likely in late adulthood, as retirement and pursuing lifelong interests are common activities during this developmental period.

Question 16

The young adults in Staudinger's cross-sectional study said that they personally invested the MOST time in:

Accepted Answer

The young adults in Staudinger's cross-sectional study reported that they personally invested the most time in work, reflecting the typical focus on career development during this life stage.

Question 17

Clanton is 30 years old. If he is typical of the individuals in Staudinger's cross-sectional study, Clanton would say that he personally invests his time in these four items that are listed in order of importance:

Accepted Answer

Staudinger's cross-sectional study on personal investments across different age groups suggests that in the 30s, individuals prioritize work, followed by social relationships (friends and family), and then personal values or goals such as independence. This reflects the typical focus on career development and social connections in early adulthood.

Question 18

According to Staudinger's cross-sectional study, individuals from 35 to 65 years of age personally invest the MOST time in:

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Suzanne is 45 years old. If she is typical of the individuals in Staudinger's cross-sectional study, Suzanne would say that she personally invests her time in these four items that are listed in order of importance:

Accepted Answer

Staudinger's study suggests that middle-aged individuals like Suzanne prioritize family, work, friends, and cognitive fitness in that order.

Question 20

Connie is 60 years old. If she is typical of the individuals in Staudinger's cross-sectional study, Suzanne would say that she personally invests her time in these four items that are listed in order of importance:

Accepted Answer

Staudinger's study suggests that older adults prioritize family, health, friends, and cognitive fitness in that order.

Quiz 11: Emerging Adulthood, Adult Development, and Aging