Question 1

A researcher wants to study how the same group of individuals change over time in their bone density. Which research method should they use, and why?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal method, because it tracks changes in the same individuals over time.

Question 2

Ramada, 69, has vital organs in such good shape that her biological age is about 10 years less than her chronological age. Which type of age is being described?

Accepted Answer

Biological age

Question 3

According to the lifespan perspective, human development is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Lifelong, with no single age period being more crucial than another.

Question 4

Which statement best defines development according to modern theories?

Accepted Answer

Development begins at conception and continues through the human life span.

Question 5

According to Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory, global issues like war are part of which system?

Accepted Answer

Macrosystem

Question 6

Vygotsky's theory emphasizes how _____ guide(s) cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

Culture and social interaction

Question 7

Piaget's four stages of cognitive development:

Accepted Answer

Span from conception to death.

Question 8

According to Erik Erikson, a crisis:

Accepted Answer

Is not a catastrophe but a turning point of increased vulnerability and enhanced potential.

Question 9

Mary is 3 years old and in preschool. Identify the development period that Mary is currently in.

Accepted Answer

Early childhood

Question 10

The question of whether Ted Kaczynski was a born killer or was turned into one by life’s experiences is the focus of which developmental issue?

Accepted Answer

Nature versus nurture

Question 11

A researcher wants to minimize the likelihood of participants dropping out of a study on muscle growth. Which research design should they avoid?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal design

Question 12

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'chronological age'?

Accepted Answer

The age calculated from the date of birth.

Question 13

Which system in Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory includes immediate family and school?

Accepted Answer

Microsystem

Question 14

A child’s ability to learn language is most strongly influenced by which factor according to Vygotsky?

Accepted Answer

Culture and social interaction

Question 15

Which of the following is a real-world example of the 'nature versus nurture' debate?

Accepted Answer

A child’s height being determined by both genetics and nutrition.

Question 16

If a researcher wants to obtain results in a relatively short amount of time when studying the effects of exercise on aging, which method should they use?

Accepted Answer

Cross-sectional method

Question 17

Which developmental issue is concerned with whether development is a gradual, cumulative process or a sequence of distinct stages?

Accepted Answer

Continuity versus discontinuity

Question 18

A 45-year-old who returns to college to change careers is demonstrating which principle of the lifespan perspective?

Accepted Answer

Development is lifelong.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the mesosystem in Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory?

Accepted Answer

Interactions between different parts of a child's microsystem, such as family and school.

Question 20

A crisis in Erikson’s theory is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A turning point that can lead to growth or increased vulnerability.

HGD Chap1 Quiz

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