30 Questions
What is a developmental period in a person's life?
A time frame characterized by certain features
What is the age range for the infancy period?
18 to 24 months
When does the early childhood period end?
At ages 5 or 6
What is the age range for the late childhood period?
6 to 11 years
When does the adolescence period typically end?
At the age of 21
What is the age range for the early adulthood period?
Early 20s and lasts through the 30s
What is the age range for the middle adulthood period?
40s to 60s
What are the three issues of development mentioned?
Nature and Nurture, Stability and Change, and unknown
What is the main goal of Developmental Psychology?
To explain growth, change, and consistency throughout the lifespan
What is the Life-span Perspective on Human Development?
A view that development is lifelong, multidimensional, and multidirectional
What is the focus of Biological Processes in Development?
Changes in an individual’s physical nature
What are the three main processes of development?
Biological, Cognitive, and Socioemotional Processes
What is the focus of Socioemotional Processes in Development?
Changes in an individual’s relationships with other people, emotions, and personality
What is unique about the Life-span Perspective?
It views development as a lifelong process
What is the focus of Cognitive Processes in Development?
Changes in an individual’s thought, intelligence, and language
What is the significance of the Life-span Perspective in Developmental Psychology?
It recognizes that development is a lifelong process
Which type of research approach involves observing different subjects at one point in time?
Cross-Sectional Approach
What should researchers prioritize to ensure participants' well-being during a study?
Participants' best interests
What is one of the key ethical issues that involves informing participants after the study?
Debriefing
What is the term for maintaining the privacy of participants' data in research?
Confidentiality
Which of the following best describes gender bias in research?
Preconceived notion about the abilities of a certain gender
What does informed consent ensure in a research study?
Participants' ability to withdraw from the study
Which concept relates to development being gradual and involving cumulative change?
Continuity
Early traits and characteristics that persist over time are associated with which concept?
Stability
Which data collection method involves observing and recording behavior without interference?
Observation
Establishing the relationship between variables is a part of which research design?
Correlational
Which term best describes abrupt development involving distinct stages?
Discontinuity
Which category includes our environmental experiences influencing development?
Nurture
What does descriptive research primarily focus on?
Observing and recording behavior
In developmental psychology, what does the term 'Interactionism' refer to?
The interaction between nature and nurture
This quiz covers the basics of developmental psychology, including the nature of development, research methods, and ethical considerations. It explores the life span perspective and various periods and issues in development.
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