Question 1

Edwin was a neglected child in his infancy.Now,at 31 years of age,he is highly cynical about the world and feels that no one can be relied upon.Whenever he is in a relationship with a woman,he has tremendous feelings of suspicion toward his partner,and these feelings eventually lead to the breakup of the relationship.According to Erikson's psychosocial theory,this is a good indication that Edwin did not successfully resolve the _____ stage of development,which in turn is causing him to experience _____ in his current developmental stage.

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A)  identity versus identity confusion; stagnation
B)  trust versus mistrust; isolation
C)  autonomy versus shame and doubt; confusion
D)  trust versus mistrust; despairE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

One of the differences between Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson is that:

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A)  Freud underestimated the role of the unconscious mind in determining the life-span development of an individual.
B)  Erikson believed that development lasted only until the age of 20.
C)  Erikson emphasized the importance of both early and later experiences.
D)  Erik Erikson overemphasized the role of sexuality in the life-span development of an individual.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

B.F. Skinner was a behaviorist; as such he would argue that the most important things that shape development are:

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A)   thoughts and feelings.
B)   unconscious motivations.
C)   rewards and punishments.
D)   culture and society.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D) C

Question 4

The concept of discontinuity is characterized by:

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A)  qualitative change.
B)  quantitative change.
C)  collective change.
D)  measured change.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Dr.Berenstein holds the view that behavior is merely a surface characteristic and that a true understanding of development requires analyzing the symbolic meanings of behavior and the deep inner workings of the mind.Dr.Berenstein can be described as a(n) :

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A)  psychoanalytic theorist.
B)  evolutionary theorist.
C)  cognitive theorist.
D)  behavioral theorist.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

"Individuals are changing beings in a changing world." Which characteristic of development is reflected in this statement?

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A)  Development is multidisciplinary.
B)  Development is contextual.
C)  Development is multidimensional.
D)  Development is multidirectional.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Cynthia is conducting a survey on the prevalence and patterns of substance abuse in her city.What could be a problem that Cynthia could encounter while using this method of data collection?

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A)  The assumption that a person's behavior is consistent and stable.
B)  The inability to sample a large number of people.
C)  That surveys have to be conducted only in person.
D)  That some participants may not tell the truth and instead give socially acceptable answersE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Fernando believes that as individuals adapt to their environment,development,or phylogeny occurs.He further believes that there are critical periods that have also been selected for.He is most likely taking a(n) _____ approach.

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A)  behavioral
B)  ethological
C)  social cognitive
D)  psychoanalyticE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Agatha is 83 years old.According to Baltes and his colleagues,_____ and _____ in her capacities will take center stage.

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A)  growth; maintenance
B)  maintenance; regulation of loss
C)  regulation of loss; augmentation
D)  growth; regulation of lossE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The 35-year-old grandmother,the 65-year-old father of a preschooler,the 15-year-old surgeon,and the 70-year-old student all serve to illustrate that:

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A)  old assumptions about the proper timing of life events no longer govern our lives.
B)  developmental age is becoming increasingly irrelevant.
C)  chronological age is becoming a more accurate predictor of life events in our society.
D)  biological age is becoming increasingly relevant.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The main focus of the Ascent two-generation educational intervention is:

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A)  increasing education for mothers and improving early education for children.
B)  increasing the number of students in elementary school classrooms.
C)  decreasing the number of special education teachers in our school system.
D)  decreasing teacher benefits to increase school budgets.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 12

Socioeconomic status (SES) refers to:

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A)  the behavior patterns,beliefs,and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed on from generation to generation.
B)  a person's position within society based on occupational,educational,and economic characteristics.
C)  the degree to which development is similar or universal across cultures.
D)  a social label placed on a similar group of people based on their heritage,nationality,race,religion,and language.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

If,as a developmental researcher,you wished to study in-depth the life and mind of Ted Kaczynski-the notorious Unabomber-who is featured at the beginning of the text,which method of data collection would you adopt? Why?

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Question 14

Dr.Wilman is researching the place women occupy in families in Japan and the U.S.Dr.Wilman is conducting a(n) _____ study.

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A)  longitudinal
B)  ethnocentric
C)  cross-cultural
D)  decentralizedE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Dr.Nasrin believes that associating behavior with consequence can shape the probability of a behavior occurring.He is arguing that _____ conditioning is important for behavioral modification.

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A)  stimulus
B)  operant
C)  classical
D)  cognitiveE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The elementary school years where children need to direct their energy toward mastering knowledge and intellectual skills is when Erikson's stage of _____ takes place.

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A)  intimacy versus isolation
B)  integrity versus despair
C)  autonomy versus shame and doubt
D)  industry versus inferiorityE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The microgenetic method focuses on

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A)  the cognitive processes involved in how children acquire knowledge.
B)  the emotional disturbances found in late adulthood.
C)  the physical development of newborns.
D)  the fertility problems many couples face.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C) A

Question 18

Brittany is preoccupied with the pursuit of independence and identity and is spending more time with friends and less with family.Her thoughts are more logical,abstract,and idealistic.She is also experiencing rapid physical changes such as gains in height and weight.Which of the following periods of development is Brittany most likely in?

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A)  Middle childhood
B)  Late adulthood
C)  Late childhood
D)  AdolescenceE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Jessica,16,is in the process of deciding what she wants to study in college.She wants to be an engineer one day and a painter the next day.Erik Erikson would say that Jessica is in the _____ stage of development.

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A)  intimacy versus isolation
B)  identity versus identity confusion
C)  initiative versus guilt
D)  industry versus inferiorityE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The cross-sectional approach to developmental research compares:

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A)  various research methodologies.
B)  various developmental theories.
C)  individuals of different ages.
D)  individuals of different genders.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 1: Introduction

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One of the differences between Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson is that:

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B.F. Skinner was a behaviorist; as such he would argue that the most important things that shape development are:

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The concept of discontinuity is characterized by:

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Dr.Berenstein holds the view that behavior is merely a surface characteristic and that a true understanding of development requires analyzing the symbolic meanings of behavior and the deep inner workings of the mind.Dr.Berenstein can be described as a(n) :

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"Individuals are changing beings in a changing world." Which characteristic of development is reflected in this statement?

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Cynthia is conducting a survey on the prevalence and patterns of substance abuse in her city.What could be a problem that Cynthia could encounter while using this method of data collection?

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Fernando believes that as individuals adapt to their environment,development,or phylogeny occurs.He further believes that there are critical periods that have also been selected for.He is most likely taking a(n) _____ approach.

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Agatha is 83 years old.According to Baltes and his colleagues,_ and _ in her capacities will take center stage.

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The 35-year-old grandmother,the 65-year-old father of a preschooler,the 15-year-old surgeon,and the 70-year-old student all serve to illustrate that:

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The main focus of the Ascent two-generation educational intervention is:

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Socioeconomic status (SES) refers to:

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If,as a developmental researcher,you wished to study in-depth the life and mind of Ted Kaczynski-the notorious Unabomber-who is featured at the beginning of the text,which method of data collection would you adopt? Why?

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Dr.Wilman is researching the place women occupy in families in Japan and the U.S.Dr.Wilman is conducting a(n) _____ study.

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Dr.Nasrin believes that associating behavior with consequence can shape the probability of a behavior occurring.He is arguing that _____ conditioning is important for behavioral modification.

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The elementary school years where children need to direct their energy toward mastering knowledge and intellectual skills is when Erikson's stage of _____ takes place.

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Exam 1: Introduction

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One of the differences between Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson is that:

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B.F. Skinner was a behaviorist; as such he would argue that the most important things that shape development are:

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The concept of discontinuity is characterized by:

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Dr.Berenstein holds the view that behavior is merely a surface characteristic and that a true understanding of development requires analyzing the symbolic meanings of behavior and the deep inner workings of the mind.Dr.Berenstein can be described as a(n) :

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"Individuals are changing beings in a changing world." Which characteristic of development is reflected in this statement?

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Cynthia is conducting a survey on the prevalence and patterns of substance abuse in her city.What could be a problem that Cynthia could encounter while using this method of data collection?

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Fernando believes that as individuals adapt to their environment,development,or phylogeny occurs.He further believes that there are critical periods that have also been selected for.He is most likely taking a(n) _____ approach.

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Agatha is 83 years old.According to Baltes and his colleagues,_____ and _____ in her capacities will take center stage.

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The 35-year-old grandmother,the 65-year-old father of a preschooler,the 15-year-old surgeon,and the 70-year-old student all serve to illustrate that:

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The main focus of the Ascent two-generation educational intervention is:

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If,as a developmental researcher,you wished to study in-depth the life and mind of Ted Kaczynski-the notorious Unabomber-who is featured at the beginning of the text,which method of data collection would you adopt? Why?

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