The term plasticity reminds us that:

developmental change is possible.

Which example BEST illustrates a sensitive period?

a child learning to speak a second language

Most developmental psychologists believe that development is the result of:

nature and nurture acting together.

The science of human development seeks to understand:

how and why people change over time.

Plasticity refers to the:

potential for human traits to be molded and remain durable

According to evolutionary theory, why are so many people afraid of snakes?

because a fear of snakes helped our ancestors survive

how the environment affects which genes are expressed

Empirical evidence is based on:

observation, experience, or experiment.

In the science of human development, nature refers to:

the influence of the genes that people inherit.

The foundation of cognitive theory is:

a person's thoughts and expectations.

Which example BEST illustrates a critical period?

a fetus developing fingers/toes between 28-54 days in utero

The fourth step in the scientific method involves:

supporting or refuting a hypothesis.

Although many theorists modified Freud's ideas, they agree on the importance of:

early childhood experiences and the unconscious.

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1
The term plasticity reminds us that:
critical/sensitive periods predict developmental outcomes
developmental change is possible.
human traits are mostly inborn.
human development is linear.
2
High school classmates are part of the same:
network.
cohort.
social construction.
socioeconomic status.
3
Pavlov's experiments with dogs are an example of:
operant conditioning.
classical conditioning.
reinforcement.
observational learning.
4
Which example BEST illustrates a sensitive period?
an egg being fertilized
a fetus developing fingers and toes
a child learning to speak a second language
a child who is born blind
5
Most developmental psychologists believe that development is the result of:
environmental influences.
nature and nurture acting separately.
genetic traits.
nature and nurture acting together.
6
The science of human development seeks to understand:
the accuracy of new theories.
the meaning of life.
the works of Freud, Piaget, and Erikson.
how and why people change over time.
7
Plasticity refers to the:
universals and specifics of human development in many cultural settings.
vast array of contexts in which development occurs.
many academic fields that contribute data to the science of development.
potential for human traits to be molded and remain durable
8
According to evolutionary theory, why are so many people afraid of snakes?
because a fear of snakes helped our ancestors survive
because they have learned by watching others react to snakes
because of daily life-threatening experiences
because of unconscious memories of experiences with snakes
9
Which of the following illustrates the influence of nature in development?
having a mother who smoked during pregnancy
having the gene for epilepsy
living in a loud neighborhood
eating a healthy diet
10
Epigenetics is:
a theory that emphasizes nature over nurture.
how the environment affects which genes are expressed
a theory that explains how motivation alters physical traits
the study of defective human genes.
11
In the science of human development, nurture refers to _____ traits.
unique
hereditary
genetic
environmental
12
The first step in the scientific method involves:
conducting research.
posing a question.
developing a hypothesis.
analyzing evidence.
13
In Erikson's theory, the developmental stages are characterized by a particular challenge or a
developmental conflict.
developmental crisis.
conflict negotiation.
resolution.
14
Empirical evidence is based on:
observation, experience, or experiment.
inferences based on personal biases.
theories and speculation.
opinions generated by focus groups.
15
In the science of human development, nature refers to:
developmental differences.
environmental influences.
patterns of development.
the influence of the genes that people inherit.
16
The foundation of cognitive theory is:
cultural influence.
inner drives and motives.
a person's thoughts and expectations.
observable behaviors.
17
Which example BEST illustrates a critical period?
a child learning to ride a bike between 5 and 6 years of age
a child learning to walk
a fetus developing fingers/toes between 28-54 days in utero
a child learning a second language before age 4
18
The fourth step in the scientific method involves:
supporting or refuting a hypothesis.
posing a question.
conducting research.
developing a hypothesis.
19
The final step in the scientific method involves:
reporting the results.
conducting research.
posing a question.
testing a hypothesis.
20
A hypothesis is a(n):
conclusion drawn from research.
prediction that can be tested.
experiment.
replication of a scientific study.
21
The process by which a response becomes linked to a particular stimulus is called:
cognition.
conditioning.
observational learning.
psychoanalysis.
22
Although many theorists modified Freud's ideas, they agree on the importance of:
psychosexual conflicts/stages of psychosexual development
psychosexual conflicts and the unconscious.
early childhood experiences and psychosexual conflicts.
early childhood experiences and the unconscious.

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