Question 1

The human tendency to assume that people unlike us are inferior is called the "_____ error."

Accepted Answer

difference...

Question 2

An independent variable is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the measured variable that may change depending upon manipulation of a dependent variable.
B)   any unmeasured variable that is uncontrolled within the context of the experiment.
C)   the variable that is intentionally manipulated by the researcher.
D)   an external variable that cannot be controlled by the researcher.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

A _____ is a quick way to collect data from a large number of people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ is a quick way to...

Question 4

Dr. Henderson is curious to know more about how children's peer relationships develop over time. To gain an understanding of this subject that is not based on opinion or personal bias, Dr. Henderson should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   use the scientific method to collect data and establish facts
B)   have the children undergo psychoanalysis
C)   interview parents and teachers
D)   read Dr. Spock's book Baby and Child CareE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is a limitation of survey research?

Accepted Answer

A)   Participants often drop out of the research.
B)   It is expensive and time-consuming.
C)   It requires experimental control.
D)   Participants may be dishonest in their answers.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Two people from different cultures may value the need for achievement or success differently because of the _____ of each culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two people from different cultures may value...

Question 7

Explain Bronfenbrenner's ecological-systems theory, and describe his five systems.

Accepted Answer

Bronfenbrenner's ecological-systems theo...

Question 8

Most developmental psychologists believe that development is the result of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   nature and nurture acting separately
B)   genetic traits
C)   nature and nurture acting together
D)   environmental influencesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

The cohort-sequential design combines cross-sectional and longitudinal research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The main advantage of scientific observation as a research method is that it allows the investigator to determine cause and effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When two variables are unrelated, the correlation between them is zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Zachary is a part-time construction worker. Noah is an attorney. These occupations reflect Zachary and Noah's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   SES
B)   political values
C)   cohorts
D)   family valuesE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

The term plasticity reminds us that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   human development is linear
B)   critical and sensitive periods predict developmental outcomes
C)   developmental change is possible
D)   human traits are mostly inbornE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

In the case study of David, his IQ changed from about 40 to about 130, and his physical disabilities improved with age. These changes reflect which characteristic of development?

Accepted Answer

A)   multidirectional
B)   multidisciplinary
C)   multicontextual
D)   plasticityE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

In David's story, although he was exposed to rubella during prenatal development, the higher socioeconomic status of his family made it possible for him to receive the medical and educational care that he needed to thrive. David also had two older brothers who watched out for him. The story of David illustrates the _____ characteristic of development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In David's story, although he was exposed...

Question 16

Replication involves _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the repetition of a study using different participants
B)   the repetition of a study using the same participants
C)   designing a new study based on information from a previous study
D)   designing a new study using new ideas and informationE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Due to findings from the Framingham Heart Study, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   childhood obesity rates have soared since the early 1980s
B)   cigarette smoking is down, exercise is up, and doctors routinely monitor blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol
C)   cigarette smoking and obesity rates are up, but cancer risk has decreased dramatically
D)   more parents are monitoring their children's use of harmful substances, such as alcohol and drugsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The first step in the scientific method involves _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   posing a question
B)   conducting research
C)   analyzing evidence
D)   developing a hypothesisE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Jameel has a college degree, lives in a nice neighborhood, and earns more than $50,000 a year. This information defines his _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   economic potential
B)   socioeconomic status
C)   cohort
D)   microsystemE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

One limitation of using surveys is that participants may not tell the truth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: The Science of Human Development

In the case study of David, his IQ changed from about 40 to about 130, and his physical disabilities improved with age. These changes reflect which characteristic of development?

Correct Answer
verified

Due to findings from the Framingham Heart Study, _____.

Correct Answer
verified

Dr. Henderson is curious to know more about how children's peer relationships develop over time. To gain an understanding of this subject that is not based on opinion or personal bias, Dr. Henderson should _____.

Correct Answer
verified

When two variables are unrelated, the correlation between them is zero.

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following is a limitation of survey research?

Correct Answer
verified

The cohort-sequential design combines cross-sectional and longitudinal research.

Correct Answer
verified

One limitation of using surveys is that participants may not tell the truth.

Correct Answer
verified

Most developmental psychologists believe that development is the result of _____.

Correct Answer
verified

Replication involves _____.

Correct Answer
verified

Explain Bronfenbrenner's ecological-systems theory, and describe his five systems.

Correct Answer
verified
Bronfenbrenner's ecological-systems theo...
View Answer

A _____ is a quick way to collect data from a large number of people.

Correct Answer
verified

The term plasticity reminds us that _____.

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Jameel has a college degree, lives in a nice neighborhood, and earns more than $50,000 a year. This information defines his _____.

Correct Answer
verified

The main advantage of scientific observation as a research method is that it allows the investigator to determine cause and effect.

Correct Answer
verified

Two people from different cultures may value the need for achievement or success differently because of the _____ of each culture.

Correct Answer
verified

The first step in the scientific method involves _____.

Correct Answer
verified

An independent variable is _____.

Correct Answer
verified

Zachary is a part-time construction worker. Noah is an attorney. These occupations reflect Zachary and Noah's _____.

Correct Answer
verified

The human tendency to assume that people unlike us are inferior is called the "_____ error."

Correct Answer
verified
difference...
View Answer

Exam 1: The Science of Human Development

In the case study of David, his IQ changed from about 40 to about 130, and his physical disabilities improved with age. These changes reflect which characteristic of development?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Due to findings from the Framingham Heart Study, _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Dr. Henderson is curious to know more about how children's peer relationships develop over time. To gain an understanding of this subject that is not based on opinion or personal bias, Dr. Henderson should _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When two variables are unrelated, the correlation between them is zero.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is a limitation of survey research?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The cohort-sequential design combines cross-sectional and longitudinal research.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

One limitation of using surveys is that participants may not tell the truth.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Most developmental psychologists believe that development is the result of _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Replication involves _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Explain Bronfenbrenner's ecological-systems theory, and describe his five systems.

Correct AnswerverifiedBronfenbrenner's ecological-systems theo...View AnswerShow Answer

A _____ is a quick way to collect data from a large number of people.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The term plasticity reminds us that _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Jameel has a college degree, lives in a nice neighborhood, and earns more than $50,000 a year. This information defines his _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The main advantage of scientific observation as a research method is that it allows the investigator to determine cause and effect.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Two people from different cultures may value the need for achievement or success differently because of the _____ of each culture.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The first step in the scientific method involves _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

An independent variable is _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Zachary is a part-time construction worker. Noah is an attorney. These occupations reflect Zachary and Noah's _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The human tendency to assume that people unlike us are inferior is called the "_____ error."

Correct Answerverifieddifference...View AnswerShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Bronfenbrenner's ecological-systems theo...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
difference...
View Answer