Question 1

Which of the following best describes the Life-Span Perspective on human development?

Accepted Answer

It emphasizes developmental change throughout childhood and adulthood.

Question 2

A researcher wants to study how memory changes from childhood to old age by testing different age groups at the same time. Which research design is being used?

Accepted Answer

Cross-sectional approach

Question 3

According to Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory, which stage is characterized by the ability to think logically about concrete events?

Accepted Answer

Concrete operational stage

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Life-Span Perspective?

Accepted Answer

Unidirectionality

Question 5

If a person born in the U.S. in 2020 has a life expectancy of 78 years, what is the predicted year of death for someone born that year, assuming average conditions?

Accepted Answer

$$2020 + 78 = 2098$$

Question 6

Which developmental period is defined as occurring from late teens through the early 20s?

Accepted Answer

Emerging adulthood

Question 7

A psychologist is interested in how children learn language by observing others and imitating them. Which theory best explains this process?

Accepted Answer

Bandura’s Social Learning Theory

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a multidimensional aspect of development?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive, emotional, and social changes

Question 9

In Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory, which stage is associated with the developmental period of adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Identity versus identity confusion

Question 10

A scientist wants to determine if a new teaching method improves memory in adults. She randomly assigns participants to two groups and manipulates the teaching method. What type of research design is this?

Accepted Answer

Experimental design

Question 11

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of plasticity in development?

Accepted Answer

A child’s ability to recover language skills after early brain injury

Question 12

Which theory emphasizes the influence of culture and social interaction on cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Cognitive Theory

Question 13

Which period of development is most associated with the formation of trust according to Erikson?

Accepted Answer

Infancy (first year)

Question 14

A researcher wants to study the same group of people over 20 years to observe changes in their cognitive abilities. Which research design should be used?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal approach

Question 15

Which of the following is a key difference between the traditional and life-span approaches to development?

Accepted Answer

Traditional approach emphasizes change only in childhood and adolescence.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of correlational research?

Accepted Answer

Measuring the relationship between hours of sleep and test scores among students

Question 17

Which stage in Piaget’s theory is characterized by abstract, idealistic, and logical thinking?

Accepted Answer

Formal operational stage

Question 18

A student is evaluating sources for a research paper. Which factor is LEAST important when determining the credibility of a source?

Accepted Answer

The color of the website

Question 19

Which of the following best describes sequential research design?

Accepted Answer

Combines elements of both longitudinal and cross-sectional designs

Question 20

If Jean Calment lived to be 122 years, 5 months, and 14 days, what is her age in years rounded to the nearest whole number?

Accepted Answer

$$122$$

Introduction to the Life-Span Perspective and Theories of Human Development

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