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Human Development: Understanding Individuality and Universality

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What is the primary focus of the life-span approach to development?

On the decline of human development in old age

On developmental change throughout adulthood and childhood (correct)

On the first two decades of human life

Only on childhood and adolescence

What is the maximum life span of humans according to recorded history?

100 years

110 years

115 years

122 years (correct)

What contributed to the popularity of the life-span approach to development?

Decrease in human life expectancy

Recent increases in human life expectancy (correct)

Advances in technology

Improvements in education

According to the traditional approach, what happens to development in adulthood?

Little or no change occurs Signup and view all the answers

How much did life expectancy in the United States increase in the twentieth century?

32 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the average number of years that a person born in a particular year can expect to live?

Life expectancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of our attention when it comes to individual development?

Uniqueness of each individual Signup and view all the answers

What is a common experience that each of us will face if we live long enough?

Experiencing hearing problems and the death of loved ones Signup and view all the answers

Why is the study of life-span development important for parents or teachers?

To better care for and understand children Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of examining one's own life-span development?

Gaining insight into one's own personal history Signup and view all the answers

What is the general course of human development referred to as?

Pattern of movement or change Signup and view all the answers

What will be explored in this section of the study?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers