CRI2231 Chapter 1 (15 questions).docx

1\. Which of the following best describes the concept of \"lifespan development\"? a\) The study of growth during infancy and childhood only b\) The exploration of patterns of stability and change from birth to death c\) A focus on adult development only d\) An analysis of physical changes in ol...

1\. Which of the following best describes the concept of \"lifespan development\"? a\) The study of growth during infancy and childhood only b\) The exploration of patterns of stability and change from birth to death c\) A focus on adult development only d\) An analysis of physical changes in old age 2\. What does the term \"development\" primarily refer to in developmental psychology? a\) The study of physical growth only b\) A set of ordered, integrated statements that explain human behaviour c\) The processes of continuity and change throughout the lifespan d\) The study of environmental impacts on personality 3\. Which domain of development involves changes in a person\'s feelings and social relationships? a\) Physical development b\) Cognitive development c\) Psychosocial development d\) Biological development 4\. How does Bronfenbrenner\'s ecological systems theory describe the macrosystem? a\) The immediate environment where direct interactions occur b\) The connections and relationships between microsystems c\) The broader societal and cultural contexts that influence an individual d\) The external settings that indirectly affect development 5\. According to Baltes\' model, which of the following is a normative age-graded influence? a\) Divorce of parents during childhood b\) The onset of puberty during adolescence c\) Living through a major historical event like a war d\) Developing a chronic illness in adulthood 6\. What is one of the main objectives of developmental psychology? a\) To focus solely on the biological aspects of growth b\) To understand how people think, feel, and act at different ages c\) To study cultural differences without considering individual development d\) To ignore changes in adulthood and focus on childhood development 7\. In developmental psychology, what is meant by the concept of \"plasticity\"? a\) The rigidity of developmental stages b\) The ability to change in response to experiences across the lifespan c\) The fixed sequence of developmental milestones d\) The resistance to environmental influences 8\. How did historical views of childhood differ from modern perspectives? a\) Children were seen as fully developed adults in miniature b\) Children were considered valuable members of society c\) Childhood was recognised as a distinct, protected phase of life d\) Society imposed fewer responsibilities on children than today 9\. Which psychologist is most associated with the developmental systems perspective? a\) Jean Piaget b\) Erik Erikson c\) Urie Bronfenbrenner d\) Paul Baltes 10\. What does the \"nature vs. nurture\" debate in developmental psychology concern? a\) The influence of diet on growth b\) The role of genetic inheritance versus environmental factors in development c\) The stages of cognitive development d\) The impact of technology on learning 11\. What is a primary focus of psychosocial development? a\) Language acquisition b\) Moral reasoning c\) Social interactions and identity formation d\) Physical strength and coordination 12\. According to the chapter, which of the following is a key question in developmental psychology? a\) How do individuals grow taller over time? b\) What is the role of food in cognitive development? c\) How do we account for continuity in qualities despite apparent change? d\) What causes differences in eye colour among individuals? 13\. In the context of development, what does \"discontinuous development\" refer to? a\) Gradual improvements over time b\) A sudden and qualitative shift in behaviour or skills c\) A steady and predictable increase in abilities d\) A focus on environmental impacts on behaviour 14\. How did early studies like \"baby biographies\" contribute to the field of developmental psychology? a\) By focusing exclusively on adult development b\) By providing detailed observations of children's growth and behaviour c\) By dismissing the importance of early childhood experiences d\) By introducing standardized testing for children 15\. What is a significant aspect of \"lifelong growth\" as discussed in the chapter? a\) Growth is limited to childhood and adolescence b\) Moral development is fixed after early childhood c\) Individuals have the potential for growth throughout their lives, including old age d\) Growth is inevitable and occurs equally in all domains of life