Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'lifespan development'?

Accepted Answer

Studies change and stability across the entire human life, from conception to death.

Question 2

A researcher wants to study how memory changes from childhood to old age by following the same group of individuals for 30 years. Which research method is she using?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal research

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol consumed during pregnancy

Question 4

According to Piaget, which stage is characterized by knowledge built through motor activity and senses, and includes the development of object permanence?

Accepted Answer

Sensorimotor stage

Question 5

A child who says 'want cookie' is demonstrating which stage of language development?

Accepted Answer

Telegraphic speech

Question 6

Which principle states that development proceeds from head to toe?

Accepted Answer

Cephalocaudal principle

Question 7

A psychologist is interested in how unconscious forces shape personality and behavior. Which perspective is she most likely using?

Accepted Answer

Psychodynamic perspective

Question 8

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'plasticity' in brain development?

Accepted Answer

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience.

Question 9

A child is able to imitate an action after a delay, requiring memory. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

Deferred imitation

Question 10

Which of the following is a form of malnutrition caused by inadequate protein intake?

Accepted Answer

Kwashiorkor

Question 11

Which research design combines both longitudinal and cross-sectional approaches?

Accepted Answer

Sequential studies

Question 12

Which of the following best describes 'synaptic pruning'?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of weaker synaptic connections while strengthening others.

Question 13

A psychologist observes that children learn by watching and imitating others. This is an example of which theory?

Accepted Answer

Social-cognitive learning theory

Question 14

Which of the following is a critical period in prenatal development when environmental influences can have the greatest impact?

Accepted Answer

Embryonic stage

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the difference between genotype and phenotype?

Accepted Answer

Genotype refers to genetic makeup, phenotype to observable traits.

Question 16

A newborn is assessed using the Apgar Scale at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. Which of the following is NOT measured by the Apgar Scale?

Accepted Answer

Genetic makeup

Question 17

Which principle of development states that simple skills are integrated into complex skills?

Accepted Answer

Principle of hierarchical integration

Question 18

A child is unable to remember events before the age of 3 years. This phenomenon is known as:

Accepted Answer

Infantile amnesia

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the process of 'assimilation' in cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

Fitting new information into existing mental structures.

Question 20

Which equation best represents the relationship between genotype, environment, and phenotype in behavioral genetics?

Accepted Answer

$$Phenotype = Genotype + Environment$$

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