Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'lifespan perspective' in developmental psychology?

Accepted Answer

Development is lifelong, multidirectional, and influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of gene-environment co-variation?

Accepted Answer

A child with a genetic predisposition for athleticism is encouraged by parents to join sports teams.

Question 3

What is heritability?

Accepted Answer

The extent to which individual differences in a population are due to genetic factors.

Question 4

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of canalization?

Accepted Answer

A child’s ability to walk emerges at a predictable age unless extreme environmental deprivation occurs.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a subcategory of development discussed in lifespan psychology?

Accepted Answer

Technological Development

Question 6

A researcher is interested in whether aggressive behavior is inherited or learned. Which major issue in developmental psychology does this question address?

Accepted Answer

Nature vs. Nurture

Question 7

Which of the following statements about heritability is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Heritability estimates the proportion of variation in a population due to genetic differences.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the concept of differential susceptibility?

Accepted Answer

Individuals vary in their responsiveness to environmental influences based on their genotype.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of epigenetics?

Accepted Answer

A chemical marker modifies the relationship between genotype and phenotype due to parental history.

Question 10

Which of the following is a predictor of resilience in development?

Accepted Answer

Strong relationships outside the family

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the difference between genotype and phenotype?

Accepted Answer

Genotype is the genetic makeup, phenotype is the observable characteristic.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a discontinuous change in development?

Accepted Answer

Sudden onset of puberty.

Question 13

Which of the following is a risk to development according to the lifespan perspective?

Accepted Answer

Both physiological and environmental/experiential risks

Question 14

A child who is naturally outgoing tends to seek out social situations, which in turn further enhances their social skills. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Gene-environment co-variation

Question 15

Which of the following best illustrates the impact of context on development?

Accepted Answer

A child’s development is influenced by their family, school, neighborhood, and culture.

Question 16

Which of the following is a key issue in developmental psychology?

Accepted Answer

Nature vs. Nurture

Question 17

Which of the following statements about language development is supported by the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Language development is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Development can be shaped by experience throughout the lifespan.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a protective factor that predicts resilience?

Accepted Answer

Warm parental relationship

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the relationship between age and development?

Accepted Answer

Age does not cause development; experience and genetics are also important.

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