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1. The scientific study of human development can best be described as
*a. multidisciplinary
b. focused on groups rather than individuals
c. non-theoretical
d. emphasizing stability over change
2. Which t...
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TEST BANK FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: Quiz 1 Questions –
Stellmach Latest updated 2022
1. The scientific study of human development can best be described as
*a. multidisciplinary
b. focused on groups rather than individuals
c. non-theoretical
d. emphasizing stability over change
2. Which term does not belong in this group?
a. experiential
b. nurture
c. environmental
*d. hereditary
3. Dr. Kim takes a strong nature position with regard to the origins of
intellectual disabilities. Therefore, she would most likely hypothesize that
her son’s intellectu al disability (formally known as mental retardation) is
due to
a. her parenting style
*b. his genes
c. his exposure to a toxic chemical prior to birth
d. his exposure to Rubella prior to birth
4. The notion that development is best described in terms of a series of
abrupt shifts in behavior best fits with the approach.
a. nature
b. nurture
c. continuity
*d. discontinuity
5. Cleo, a director of a daycare, uses terms like “pre-K,” “K-3,” and the
,“upper-elementary.” These ideas are most compatible with a view.
a. context-specificity
b. hereditary
, c. continuity
*d. discontinuity
6. Dr. Fletcher is attempting to determine whether adult criminals were
rule-breakers throughout their childhood or whether they suddenly turned
to a life of crime. Her research is most concerned with which issue of human
development?
a. nature versus nurture
b. universal versus context-specific development
c. biological versus sociocultural forces
*d. continuity versus discontinuity
7. Mustafa is interested in determining whether children develop virtually
the same way in Algeria as they do in other parts of the world. Mustafa’s
research dealsprimarily with the issue of human development.
a. psychological versus biological forces
*b. universal versus context-specific development
c. nature versus nurture
d. continuity versus discontinuity
8. When Clarisse says, “It doesn’t matter if they are French, Swedish, or
Chinese,kids are kids,” she is espousing a position concerning human
development.
a. discontinuous
*b. universal
c. nurture
d. context-specific
9. Viviana notices that children seem to mature socially much faster in
Costa Ric a than in the Canada. Viviana is most likely to support a position
regarding human development.
, a. nature
b. discontinuous
*c. context-specific
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