11 Questions
What is the focus of Module 1 in the study of human development?
Key issues in the study of human development
Which objective involves evaluating information to accept or challenge research results in human development?
Analyze/evaluate information to accept or challenge research results in the field of human development
Which area is NOT included in the major models and theories of human development?
Physical theories
What is the main focus of developmental psychology?
Studying age-related changes in various aspects of human life
What is the difference between growth and development?
Growth refers to physical changes while development refers to qualitative progressive changes in structure, function, and capacity
What is the difference between maturation and learning?
Maturation is influenced by genetics while learning is influenced by social factors
Which philosophical view proposed that the mind of a child is a blank slate?
John Locke's view
Who suggested the existence of a genetically programmed sequential pattern of change called maturation?
Arnold Gesell
What are the three ways in which developmental psychology has changed since the early days?
Limited focus on norms, inborn characteristics-environment interaction, and interdisciplinary research
According to the lifespan perspective, what is necessary to fully understand human development?
Interdisciplinary research
Whose views of adulthood have changed for the following reasons: Important changes occur during every period of development, changes must be interpreted in light of culture and context, and the capacity for positive change exists throughout the entire lifespan?
Contemporary psychologists
Test your knowledge on the foundational concepts and methods in the study of human development in the BSCI-1010 Developmental Psychology course. This quiz covers important dates, key issues, research methods, and historical foundations of child development.
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