Lifespan Perspective and Theories of Development Quiz

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According to the lifespan perspective, development is characterized by which of the following?

  • Biological changes only
  • One-dimensional changes
  • Continuous changes throughout life (correct)
  • Short-term changes

What is the upper boundary of the human life span?

  • 79 years
  • 122 years (correct)
  • Conception
  • 65 years

What is the life expectancy for babies born in the U.S. today?

  • 65 years
  • 79 years (correct)
  • 122 years
  • Conception

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the life-span perspective?

<p>One-dimensional (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of the life-span perspective?

<p>Continuous developmental change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key characteristics of the life-span perspective?

<p>Development is lifelong and multidimensional. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature vs. nurture debate in developmental psychology?

<p>The debate about whether development is influenced by genetics or environment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of theory in developmental psychology?

<p>Theories provide a framework for understanding development. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the life expectancy for babies born in the U.S. today?

<p>79 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of the life-span perspective?

<p>Lifelong and multidimensional development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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