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Development Across the Lifespan

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Which of the following statements is true about John Tatum?

Was the first African-American psychologist

Won three gold medals at the 2009 National Senior Games (correct)

Was the first black soldier to serve in an all-white unit in World War II

Generated the first comprehensive theory of lifespan development

Development is best defined as:

Individual differences in human behavior

Systematic changes and continuities from conception to death (correct)

Way in which people change in positive ways across time

Systematic unfolding of genetic potential

Over time, humans tend to:

Undergo orderly patterns of change

Become more intelligent

Remain the same (correct)

Become less active

The three broad domains explored by developmental psychologists are:

Physical, cognitive, and psychosocial Signup and view all the answers

Albert, a developmental psychologist, is concerned with children's emotional reactions to studying math. This concern relates to children's _____ development.

Psychosocial Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic belongs most in the cognitive domain of development?

Language acquisition Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic does NOT belong on a list of key aspects of physical development?

Change in short-term memory Signup and view all the answers

Traditionally, growth has been defined as:

Physical changes that occur from conception to maturity Signup and view all the answers

_____ aging involves the deterioration of an organism that eventually results in death.

Biological Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Development

Defined as systematic changes and continuities from conception to death.
Represents the process of growth, decline, and consistent patterns throughout a person's life.

Domains of Development

Physical: Changes in body size, appearance, motor abilities, and organ functioning. Includes growth and deterioration.
Cognitive: Changes in intellectual abilities including reasoning, memory, language, problem-solving, and learning.
** Psychosocial:** Changes in personality, emotions, and relationships with others. Includes interpersonal skills, self-concept, and social behavior.

Growth and Aging

Growth is typically defined as physical changes from conception to maturity.
Biological aging refers to the deterioration of an organism leading to death.

Key Figures

John Tatum, noted for winning three gold medals at the 2009 National Senior Games.

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Explore the systematic changes from conception to death with this quiz on the domains of development, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects. Learn about growth, aging, and key figures in the field of human development.