Human Development Chapter 1 Outline Quiz

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What is the main focus of Chapter 1?

  • The influences on human development
  • The concept of adolescence and middle age in different societies
  • The study of human development and its evolution (correct)
  • The biological basis of race

According to the learning objectives, what are the principles of the life-span perspective?

  • Influences on development and their contexts
  • Human development being a process of change (correct)
  • The ever-evolving field of human development
  • Domains and periods of human development

What is a common belief among many scholars today regarding race?

  • Race is a concept that can be defended on a biological basis
  • Race has no influence on human development
  • Race is irrelevant to human development
  • Race is not a concept that can be defended on a biological basis (correct)

How do human beings begin the process of change, according to the text?

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What is the primary focus when discussing influences on development in Chapter 1?

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How many U.S. children are stated to be at risk for health, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral problems?

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What is the focus of the field of human development?

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What do developmental scientists examine?

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What is a significant impact of the work of developmentalists?

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What is considered to be part of life-span development?

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What is associated with delayed school start times?

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Why do developmental scientists study life-span development?

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What is an example of a positive event in life-span development according to the text?

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What is an example of a negative event in life-span development according to the text?

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What is the significance of acknowledging positive and negative aspects of development according to the text?

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What is an example of an impact of research findings by developmentalists?

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Flashcards

Human Development Focus

The examination of how humans grow and change throughout their lives.

What Developmental Scientists Study

Change and consistency from conception to adulthood.

When Change Begins

The process of change from the moment of conception.

Influences on Development

The factors that make individuals unique.

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Life-Span Development

Experiences from birth to death, both good and bad.

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Impact of Developmentalists' Work

Improved academic performance.

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Life-span Perspective Principle

Human development involves continuous modification.

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Modern View of Race

A social construct, not biologically sound.

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Field of Human Development

Focus on transformation and consistency.

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What is Human Development?

Systematic changes and continuities in humans.

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Children At-Risk

At risk for health, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral problems.

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Delayed School Start Impact

Later school starts relate to increased alertness.

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Why Study Life-Span Development?

Study of entire life span from conception to death.

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Positive Life Event

Learning to use the toilet.

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Negative Life Event

Beginning to wet the bed again.

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Positive/Negative Development

Development involves both improvements and setbacks.

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