Life Span Midterm Exam Study Guide

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Which characteristic does the Life-Span Perspective emphasize?

The importance of understanding adult development and aging in the context of the full human experience (correct)

The role of socioeconomic status in determining lifespan

The impact of environmental factors on longevity

The influence of genetics on lifespan

What are the different theories related to adult development and aging research?

Metabolic Theories, Cellular Theories, Genetic Programming Theories (correct)

Evolutionary Theories, Physiological Theories, Psychological Theories

Innovation Theories, Cognitive Theories, Social Theories

Behavioral Theories, Environmental Theories, Cultural Theories

What are general designs commonly used in research related to adult development and aging?

Case-control, Experimental, Observational

Randomized Controlled Trial, Quasi-Experimental, Retrospective

Correlational, Descriptive, Experimental

Cross-sectional, Longitudinal, Cohort-Sequential (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a common research method in adult development and aging studies?

Randomized controlled trials Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of study design in adult development and aging research?

Using large sample sizes to increase statistical power Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a cross-sectional design in research?

To compare the same group of individuals at different ages simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

Which type of study design involves comparing individuals of different ages on a particular measure?

Cross-sectional design Signup and view all the answers

What are the three 'building block' variables to consider when studying development?

Age effects, cohort effects, time of measurement effects Signup and view all the answers

Which challenge is faced when studying adult development?

Identifying and separating age, cohort, and time of measurement effects Signup and view all the answers

How do cohort effects differ from age effects in development studies?

Cohort effects are related to sociocultural or historical events Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of sequential designs in research?

They can disentangle age, cohort, and time-of-measurement effects Signup and view all the answers

Which metabolic theory suggests that certain processes may be linked to longevity?

Rate-of-Living Theories Signup and view all the answers

What is the main complexity associated with the most complex form of sequential study design?

The requirement to follow the same individuals over many years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Hayflick limit in Cellular Theories?

Limits on cell division leading to cellular death Signup and view all the answers

In research, what distinguishes a longitudinal design from a cross-sectional design?

A longitudinal design involves studying people at different time points Signup and view all the answers

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