Question 1

Which of the following best describes the focus of lifespan development as outlined in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

The study of growth, change, and stability across the entire life span.

Question 2

According to Bronfenbrenner's Systems Theory, which system includes immediate environments such as family and school?

Accepted Answer

Microsystem

Question 3

A psychologist is conducting a study where she observes children in a classroom without interfering. Which research method is she using?

Accepted Answer

Naturalistic observation

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a teratogen that can negatively impact prenatal development?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

Question 5

A child is able to adapt to new situations and learn new skills after a brain injury. This ability is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Plasticity

Question 6

Which of the following best illustrates Piaget’s concept of accommodation?

Accepted Answer

A child changes their understanding of what a bird is after seeing a bat fly.

Question 7

Which of the following genetic disorders is caused by an extra 21st chromosome?

Accepted Answer

Down Syndrome

Question 8

A researcher wants to determine if there is a relationship between hours of sleep and test performance. Which statistical method should she use?

Accepted Answer

Correlational analysis

Question 9

According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be met before an individual can focus on self-actualization?

Accepted Answer

Safety

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the function of myelin in the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

It speeds up the transmission of electrical impulses along the axon.

Question 11

A couple with a family history of genetic disorders seeks advice before having children. Which professional should they consult?

Accepted Answer

Genetic counselor

Question 12

Which of the following is a risk factor for infant mortality as listed in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Question 13

If a child is born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, which of the following is true based on the study materials?

Accepted Answer

It is a genetic disorder affecting muscle development.

Question 14

Which brain hemisphere is primarily responsible for spatial processing and recognizing faces?

Accepted Answer

Right hemisphere

Question 15

A researcher wants to study the effects of a new teaching method on student performance. She randomly assigns students to two groups and compares their test scores. Which research method is she using?

Accepted Answer

Experiment

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the process of synaptic connections in the developing brain?

Accepted Answer

They increase with experience, leading to better processing.

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct sequence of prenatal development stages?

Accepted Answer

Germinal → Embryo → Fetal

Question 18

A child is able to use an existing schema to understand a new but similar object. According to Piaget, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Assimilation

Question 19

Which neurotransmitters are mentioned in the study materials as being involved in neural communication?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine and serotonin

Question 20

A child is born with a genetic disorder that results in abnormal hemoglobin. Which disorder is this most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

Sickle Cell Anemia

Lifespan Development: Foundations and Prenatal Development

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