12 Questions
What is the main focus of the study of human development?
Understanding the processes of change and stability throughout the human life span
Who are developmental scientists according to the text?
Professionals involved in studying human development
What is one of the applications of research by developmentalists mentioned in the text?
Informing public policies related to education and health
Why is an understanding of adult development important according to the text?
To help individuals understand and cope with life transitions
What has research shown about students who attend school hungry?
They tend to have more emotional and behavioral problems
How have breakfast programs been beneficial for students according to the text?
Resulting in academic gains and improved nutrition
Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of human development research?
Promoting specific moral values
According to the passage, development can be:
Both positive and negative
What does the term 'social construction' refer to in the context of human development?
The division of the lifespan into periods
Which of the following domains of development is NOT mentioned in the passage?
Spiritual
According to the passage, what is an example of positive development?
Enrolling in a college course after retirement
The passage suggests that human development is best understood by:
Using input from multiple disciplines
Explore the scientific study of human development, including its evolution, domains, periods, and the life-span perspective. Learn about the influences that contribute to individual differences in human development.
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