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Essentials of Life Span Development 6th Edition Santrock Test Bank
Essentials of Life-Span Development, 6e (Santrock) Chapter 1 Introduction
1) Development can be defined as the pattern of movement or change that
- begins at childhood and continues until adulthood.
- begins at conception and continues until adulthood.
- begins at birth and continues through the human life span.
- begins at conception and continues through the human life span.
2) Who among the following is most likely taking the traditional approach to the study of development?
- Daren who emphasizes developmental change throughout adulthood as well as childhood
- Nick who emphasizes extensive change in adulthood
- James who emphasizes extensive change from birth to adolescence, little or no change in
- Gregory who emphasizes development as lifelong, multidimensional, multidirectional,
adulthood, and decline in old age
plastic, multidisciplinary, and contextual
3) The approach to the study of development emphasizes extensive change from birth to adolescence, especially during infancy, little or no change in adulthood, and decline in old age.
- prescriptive
- constructivist
- traditional
- evolutionary
4) When taking his psychology class, Professor Sharma emphasizes that developmental change occurs through out adulthood as well as childhood. Professor Sharma is taking a(n) approach to developmental change.
- life-span
- evolutionary
- normative
- constructivist
5) In the context of Laura Carstensen's view on life expectancy, which of the following statements is true?
- There has been a remarkable decrease in the number of people living to an old age.
- The conception of work as a full-time endeavor ending in the early 60s is well suited for long
- Science, technology, and behavioral changes have not kept pace with the increase in the
- There should be a change from a world constructed mainly for the elderly to a world that is 1 / 4
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number of people living to an old age.
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more compatible for young people.6) On your first day of class, Professor Red-Elk claims that for too long we have focused on the development of young children, especially infants. She argues that the development of adults and elderly people is just as important. This professor is articulating a(n) approach.
- evolutionary
- constructivist
- normative
- life-span
7) The maximum life span of humans
- has increased over time.
- has not changed since the beginning of recorded history.
- has matched their life expectancy in recent times.
- is about sixty-five years as the first decade of the twenty-first century draws to a close.
8) Which of the following is true of life expectancy in the United States?
- It decreased by 15 years in the beginning of the 21st century.
- It has remained unaffected by improvements in sanitation and nutrition.
- It increased by 30 years in the 20th century.
- It has remained unpredictable and has confused demographers.
9) The life expectancy in the United States is currently
- 60 years.
- 79 years.
- 85 years
- 53 years.
10) According to Paul Baltes's perspective of life-span development, which of the following statements is true?
- Development stops during adolescence.
- Development is multidimensional.
- Development is unidirectional.
- Development occurs independent of context.
11) The idea that no age period dominates development highlights the life-span perspective that development is
- plastic.
- contextual.
- multidimensional.
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12) Dr. Tepper-Harmon believes that life-span development cannot be studied without considering biological, socioemotional, and cognitive dimensions. Dr. Tepper-Harmon believes that development is
- lifelong.
- contextual.
- multidimensional.
- plastic.
13) Many individuals become wiser as they age, but their performance on tasks that require speed in processing information starts to decline. This illustrates how throughout life some dimensions or components of a dimension expand and others shrink, or how development is
- plastic.
- contextual.
- multidisciplinary.
- multidirectional.
14) Jeremy becomes fluent in English at the age of 4. At the age of 6, he becomes fluent in French. However, when Jeremy's parents try to teach him Spanish when he is 8 years old, they find that Jeremy's capacity to acquire a new language has decreased. This scenario most likely illustrates Paul Baltes's view that development is .
- plastic
- contextual
- multidisciplinary
- multidirectional
15) means the capacity for change.
- Elasticity
- Plasticity
- Contextuality
- Tenacity
16) Bruce Chan, a 57-year-old accountant, decides to enroll in a short-term course on creative writing. He performs well in the course and is surprised that he does so despite not having engaged in creative writing for over 25 years. This scenario most likely illustrates Paul Baltes's view that development is
- plastic.
- multidisciplinary.
- lifelong.
- contextual. 3 / 4
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17) Divya is 65 years old. She undergoes training and uses effective strategies to improve her memory. As a result, her memory does not decline but rather improves as she ages. According to Paul Baltes's view, which of the following aspects of the life-span perspective most likely explains the improvement in Divya's memory?
- Development is plastic.
- Development is contextual.
- Development is multidirectional.
- Development is multidimensional.
18) According to Paul Baltes's life-span perspective, which of the following is true of contexts?
- They have a biological impact on development.
- They are influenced by genetic factors.
- They remain constant over time.
- They refer to the capacity for change.
19) As people enter adolescence, they start focusing more time on romantic relationships and spend less time with friends as a result. This illustrates how development is
- plastic.
- contextual.
- multidisciplinary.
- multidirectional.
20) According to Paul Baltes, which of the following statements most likely supports the view that development is plastic?
- Early adulthood is not the end point of development; rather, no age period dominates
- The cognitive skills of older adults can be improved through training and acquisition of
- Development has biological, cognitive, and socioemotional dimensions.
- All development occurs within a context, or a setting that changes.
development.
effective strategies.
21) Psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, neuroscientists, and medical researchers all share an interest in unlocking the mysteries of development through the life span. This indicates how development is
- multidirectional.
- plastic.
- multidisciplinary.
- multidimensional.
22) "Individuals are changing beings in a changing world." Which characteristic of development is reflected in this statement?
- Development is multidisciplinary.
- Development is contextual.
- Development is multidimensional.
- Development is multidirectional.
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