Question 1

Bronfenbrenner called the historical context that affects other systems in his theory the:

Accepted Answer

A)   ecosystem.
B)   chronosystem.
C)   mesosystem.
D)   macrosystem.

Question 2

The term epigenetic refers to the effects of environmental forces on genetic expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Empirical evidence is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)   theories.
B)   observations.
C)   inferences.
D)   opinions.

Question 4

The code of ethics requires that when studying children:

Accepted Answer

A)   the children's consent must be obtained.
B)   the results must be shared with the parents.
C)   the conclusions cannot be published.
D)   the study must be replicated before being published.

Question 5

The study of human development is conducted in a scientific manner because:

Accepted Answer

A)   researchers can develop objective opinions.
B)   scientists want to move from opinion to proof.
C)   people usually disagree on how children should be raised.
D)   researchers want to move from the objective to the subjective.

Question 6

The term that refers to the traits inherited at conception is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term that refers to the traits...

Question 7

_____ refers to the environmental factors that affect the expression of genes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to the environmental factors that...

Question 8

A hypothesis is an idea generated by a question that can be ______ by various research methods.

Accepted Answer

tested (ev...

Question 9

A study of African-American 11-year-old males in Georgia (Brody et al., 2009)  found that those with the short version of a gene called 5-HTTLPR were:

Accepted Answer

A)   not at risk of engaging in potentially destructive behaviors.
B)   the least at risk of engaging in potentially destructive behaviors.
C)   the most at risk of engaging in potentially destructive behaviors if they did not receive family training.
D)   the least at risk of engaging in potentially destructive behaviors if they did not receive family training.

Question 10

Which example best illustrates a critical period?

Accepted Answer

A)   a child learning to walk
B)   a child learning a second language before age 4
C)   a fetus developing fingers and toes between 28 and 54 days in utero
D)   a child learning to ride a bike between 5 and 6 years of age

Question 11

A(n) _____ is a group of people born roughly at the same historical time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ is a group of people...

Question 12

What are some of the basic rights of children involved in research?

Accepted Answer

When involving children in research, exp...

Question 13

What factors comprise a person's socioeconomic status?

Accepted Answer

Socioeconomic status...

Question 14

In the science of human development, "nurture" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)   universal traits.
B)   biological traits.
C)   environmental influences.
D)   unique traits.

Question 15

Socioeconomic status refers to an individual's:

Accepted Answer

A)   culture.
B)   ethnicity.
C)   social class.
D)   race.

Question 16

One crucial element of the science of human development is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   focus on all kinds of people.
B)   search for the meaning of life.
C)   focus on middle-class Americans.
D)   use of subjective research methods.

Question 17

Give an example of discontinuity and continuity as it relates to your development.

Accepted Answer

Students should draw on their own experi...

Question 18

_____ first described social learning theory.

Accepted Answer

Albert Ban...

Question 19

Dr. Devalle is conducting interviews, collecting background information, and running a series of tests on a single individual over several years. She is conducting a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   survey.
B)   experiment.
C)   case study.
D)   observation.

Question 20

The combination of all environmental influences that affect a developing person is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The combination of all environmental influences that...

Exam 1: The Science of Development

_____ refers to the environmental factors that affect the expression of genes.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Give an example of discontinuity and continuity as it relates to your development.

Correct AnswerverifiedStudents should draw on their own experi...View AnswerShow Answer

Empirical evidence is based on:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A hypothesis is an idea generated by a question that can be ______ by various research methods.

Correct Answerverifiedtested (ev...View AnswerShow Answer

The combination of all environmental influences that affect a developing person is called _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The code of ethics requires that when studying children:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The term that refers to the traits inherited at conception is _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Dr. Devalle is conducting interviews, collecting background information, and running a series of tests on a single individual over several years. She is conducting a(n) :

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A study of African-American 11-year-old males in Georgia (Brody et al., 2009) found that those with the short version of a gene called 5-HTTLPR were:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

_____ first described social learning theory.

Correct AnswerverifiedAlbert Ban...View AnswerShow Answer

Which example best illustrates a critical period?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In the science of human development, "nurture" refers to:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A(n) _____ is a group of people born roughly at the same historical time.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The study of human development is conducted in a scientific manner because:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What factors comprise a person's socioeconomic status?

Correct AnswerverifiedSocioeconomic status...View AnswerShow Answer

One crucial element of the science of human development is the:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Socioeconomic status refers to an individual's:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Bronfenbrenner called the historical context that affects other systems in his theory the:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The term epigenetic refers to the effects of environmental forces on genetic expression.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What are some of the basic rights of children involved in research?

Correct AnswerverifiedWhen involving children in research, exp...View AnswerShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Students should draw on their own experi...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
tested (ev...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Albert Ban...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Socioeconomic status...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
When involving children in research, exp...
View Answer