Question 1

According to ________ theory, development is a result of how conflicts are resolved.

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A)   biological
B)   learning
C)   cognitive-developmental
D)   psychodynamicE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

In an experiment, the null hypothesis states

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A)   the debriefing information for the participants in this experiment.
B)   that the researcher will find what his/her theory predicts.
C)   the previous findings in this area of research.
D)   that no significant effect will be found in this experiment.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) D

Question 3

Why do researchers use quasi-experimental design?

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A)   To form groups based on random assignment.
B)   To link variables together.
C)   To observe behaviour in different settings.
D)   Because sometimes it is unethical/impossible to form groups based on random assignment.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Abe is investigating moral reasoning by asking children what they would do in different situations, such as if one of their friends would shoplift when they were together. He is concerned that children may be giving him the answers they think he wants to hear rather than their genuine feelings about what they would really do. Abe is worried about

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A)   cohort effects.
B)   representative sampling.
C)   response bias.
D)   confidentiality.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

B.F. Skinner is most closely associated with which of the following concepts?

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A)   imprinting
B)   self-efficacy
C)   operant conditioning
D)   observational learningE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

In developmental psychology, a theory not only explains our development, but also makes predictions about what might affect our development.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following theories has a biological perspective?

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A)   Freud's psychosexual theory
B)   Bandura's social cognitive theory
C)   Gesell's maturational theory
D)   Erikson's psychosocial theoryE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

In Erikson's psychosocial theory,

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A)   outcomes of earlier stages influence how well children deal with the challenges of later stages.
B)   each stage is self-contained and has no influence on other stages.
C)   physical aspects of development are more important than social aspects of development.
D)   the same challenges are faced over and over again in each stage.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

A theory is supported when research results match the theory's predictions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

*Your friends have a new baby girl named Kaycee and they have told you that they can't wait to raise her because they will create a wonderful environment that Kaycee will love. For example, they will never let Kaycee watch worthless shows on television, and she will love to read because they will read to her all the time when she is a baby. What can you tell your friends about the issue of the child being active versus passive in her development?

Accepted Answer

The answer of *Your friends have a new baby girl...

Question 11

The idea that the mind of the human infant is a tabula rasa at birth reflects the belief that

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A)   experience molds each person into a unique individual.
B)   children should be left alone so that their good natures can unfold.
C)   heredity plays a major role in an individual's development.
D)   infants cannot think because their minds are blank.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which shows the correct sequence of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

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A)   preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational, sensorimotor
B)   sensorimotor, concrete operational, preoperational, formal operational
C)   sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational
D)   concrete operational, formal operational, sensorimotor, preoperationalE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

A reward that consists of taking away something unpleasant is called

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A)   positive reinforcement.
B)   negative reinforcement.
C)   extinction.
D)   punishment.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

*Describe four themes or issues that often arise in the study of child development.

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Question 15

Which of the following is true of sampling behaviour with tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sampling behaviour with tasks may not really sample the behaviour of interest.
B)   Sampling behaviour with tasks can be used to observe behaviour directly.
C)   Sampling behaviour with tasks isn't a popular method because it isn't convenient to use.
D)   Sampling behaviour with tasks might lead some children to provide socially acceptable answers.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

To measure children's social skill, you decide to use the number of interactions children have with other children. As you collect data, you notice that some children who have many interactions do not seem to be very socially skilled because many of their interactions are negative. This makes you question the ________ of your measure.

Accepted Answer

A)   sampling
B)   stability
C)   validity
D)   reliabilityE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The idea of continuity in development

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A)   is consistent with the view that behaviour during the preschool years is not related to behaviour during later childhood.
B)   means that development in one domain is related to development in other domains.
C)   is consistent with the view that early development is related to later development.
D)   means that development is jointly influenced by heredity and environment.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

A strength of experimental studies is that

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A)   they measure behaviour in a natural setting.
B)   no manipulation of variables is done.
C)   they allow conclusions about cause and effect.
D)   only a single study is needed to definitely settle a question.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Irina wants to study infant language development. She decides to watch 10 babies once a month from birth to two years of age and write down the sounds they make and the words they use. Irina is using

Accepted Answer

A)   self-report.
B)   systematic observation.
C)   sampling behaviour with tasks.
D)   interviews.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The American Psychological Society was formed in 1933 in an effort to bring together an interdisciplinary group dedicated to improving children's lives through research.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

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In developmental psychology, a theory not only explains our development, but also makes predictions about what might affect our development.

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The idea that the mind of the human infant is a tabula rasa at birth reflects the belief that

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Which shows the correct sequence of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

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A reward that consists of taking away something unpleasant is called

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