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What phrase refers to the entire human life span from conception to death?

  • Womb to tomb (correct)
  • Life cycle
  • Human journey
  • Stages of development

    • Which of the following is NOT considered a positive development in human growth?

  • Improving language abilities
  • Developing motor skills
  • Learning to use the toilet independently
  • Wetting the bed after trauma (correct)

    • Which domain of development includes changes in mental abilities?

  • Physical development
  • Psychosocial development
  • Cognitive development (correct)
  • Behavioral development

    • Which theory is associated with the socially and culturally influenced process of ego development?

    <p>Erikson's eight-stage theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to study human development from various theoretical perspectives?

    <p>To appreciate the complexities involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept reflects a socially constructed idea that seems obvious within a culture?

    <p>Social construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which area of human development would changes in emotions and personality be classified?

    <p>Psychosocial development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the growth of the body and brain and variations in sensory capacities and motor skills?

    <p>Physical development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mechanistic model of development emphasize?

    <p>Development is a predictable response to stimuli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the organismic model of development?

    <p>Development is initiated by internal processes in an active organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of change does quantitative change refer to in development?

    <p>Changes in amount or number, such as height or vocabulary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which developmental perspective focuses primarily on observable behavior?

    <p>Learning perspective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does qualitative change refer to in human development?

    <p>A change in kind, structure, or organization occurring in distinct stages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the five major perspectives on human development?

    <p>Behavioral perspective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the psychoanalytic perspective emphasize in human development?

    <p>Unconscious forces that shape behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects psychosexual development according to Freud?

    <p>It involves an unchanging sequence of stages focused on bodily gratifications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'maturation' refer to in the context of development?

    <p>The unfolding of a natural sequence of physical and behavioral changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines a 'nuclear family'?

    <p>A two-generational household with parents and their biological or adopted children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of individualistic cultures?

    <p>People prioritizing personal goals ahead of collective goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a group united by shared ancestry or cultural traditions?

    <p>Ethnic group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does socioeconomic status (SES) encompass?

    <p>A combination of economic and social factors including income, education, and occupation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of racism and discrimination in the context of psychological factors?

    <p>They can have different effects on BIPOC individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a collectivistic culture?

    <p>There is a focus on collaborative social goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of heredity in human development?

    <p>It refers to inborn traits inherited from biological parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym BIPOC stand for?

    <p>Black, Indigenous, and People of Color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the concept of 'imprinting'?

    <p>It is a critical form of learning during a specific early development period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'normative' refer to in a developmental context?

    <p>Common experiences shared by most members of a society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Life-Span Development Principle indicates the shifting influences of biology and culture over time?

    <p>Relative influences of biology and culture shift over the life span</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'nonnormative' signify in the context of developmental events?

    <p>Characteristics of unusual events affecting particular individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle discusses that development involves multiple factors and dimensions?

    <p>Development is multidimensional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of a scientific theory of development?

    <p>To make sense of development and predict behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'critical period' defined in developmental psychology?

    <p>A time when specific events significantly impact development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the concept of equilibration in cognitive development?

    <p>To maintain a stable balance between cognitive processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Vygotsky's theory, what does the zone of proximal development (ZPD) refer to?

    <p>The gap between a child's current abilities and potential abilities with support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the temporary support given to a child to help them master a task?

    <p>Scaffolding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Theory encompasses everyday environments like home and school?

    <p>Microsystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the microsystem refer to in Bronfenbrenner's theory?

    <p>The individual’s immediate social environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the evolutionary/sociobiological perspective in human development focus on?

    <p>The biological and evolutionary bases of behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which methodological tradition is primarily concerned with numerical data and statistical analysis in research?

    <p>Quantitative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of human development, what does ethnology primarily study?

    <p>Adaptive behaviors in species for survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the learning perspective emphasize in human development?

    <p>Changes in behavior resulting from experience or adaptation to the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In behaviorism, what is the primary focus of study?

    <p>The predictable role of environment in observable behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to learning through observing and imitating others?

    <p>Observational learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is reinforcement according to behavioral theories?

    <p>Strengthening a behavior, increasing its likelihood of repetition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Piaget’s term for the creation of categories or systems of knowledge is known as what?

    <p>Organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bandura mean by reciprocal determinism?

    <p>The interaction of both personal and environmental factors in development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage refers to the incorporation of new information into existing cognitive structures as defined by Piaget?

    <p>Assimilation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept from cognitive psychology involves adjustments made to a cognitive structure to include new information?

    <p>Accommodation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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