TEST BANK FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A LIFE-SPAN VIEW 8TH EDITION ROBERT V. KAIL JOHN C. CAVANAUGH
TEST BANK FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A LIFE-SPAN VIEW
8TH EDITION ROBERT V. KAIL JOHN C. CAVANAUG
1
, TEST BANK FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A LIFE-SPAN VIEW 8TH EDITION ROBERT V. KAIL JOHN C. CAVANAUGH
TEST BANK FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A LIFE-SPAN VIEW
8TH EDITION ROBERT V. KAIL JOHN C. CAVANAUGH
Table Of Contents
The Study of Human Development.
Part I: PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT, INFANCY, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD.
Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth.
Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development.
The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early
Childhood.
Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood.
Part II: SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS.
Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood.
Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood.
Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence.
Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence.
Part III: YOUNG AND MIDDLE ADULTHOOD.
Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood.
Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood.
Work, Leisure, and Retirement.
2
, TEST BANK FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A LIFE-SPAN VIEW 8TH EDITION ROBERT V. KAIL JOHN C. CAVANAUGH
Making It in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood.
Part IV: LATE ADULTHOOD.
The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues.
Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues.
The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement.
3
, TEST BANK FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A LIFE-SPAN VIEW 8TH EDITION ROBERT V. KAIL JOHN C.
CAVANAUGH
TEST BANK FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A LIFE-SPAN VIEW
8TH EDITION ROBERT V. KAIL JOHN C. CAVANAUGH
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
Which term does not belong in this group?
a. experiential
b. nurture
c. environmental
*d. hereditary
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
The notion that development is best described in terms of a series of abrupt s hifts in
behavior best fits with the approach.
a. nature
b. nurture
c. continuity
*d. discontinuity
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
4
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Clinch2Excell. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.69. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.