- Why is it so important to interpret events in context? A : People adapt to their environment. B : People act outside of environmental influences. C : People are most influenced by biological processes. D : People are affected by their surroundings.
- Changes in the biological system are most likely to cause changes in the . A : psychological and societal systems B : genetic code of an individual C : awareness and identity of self D : environmental systems around us
- Which of the following is most likely to result from a negative resolution to a normative crisis? A : Self-indulgence B : Rigidity C : Aggressiveness D : Unpredictability
- Likely advances in _____ and treatment, coupled with ____ can lead to higher standards of living in later life. A : medical technology; increased Medicare coverage B : insurance reform; improved support services C : medical technology; improved support services D : eliminating poverty; new drugs
- The concept of identity, the meaning we give to ourselves and our sense of purpose, connect us to others. This concept best illustrates the link between the psychological and systems. A : biological B : scientific C : adaptive D : societal
- Tension between ones competencies and the demands of society is a description of A : the biological imperative. B : self-insight. C : a normative crisis. D : plasticity
- Rose is torn between her memories of how close her family used to be and how her sons divorce has made her family less close. This disparity is a reflection of Roses system. A : biological B : psychological C : societal D : adaptive
- How is the study of life span development related to an understanding of life expectancy? A : Estimating death rates is the only reason for us to study life expectancy. B : Estimating birth rates is the only reason for us to study life expectancy. C : Life expectancy has no relation to the way we study human development. D : Life expectancy provides a framework for timing about stages and periods of life.
- Bianca receives, processes, and transmits all sensory information through which components of her biological system? A : Eyes and ears B : Brain and spine C : Brain and peri-nervous system D : Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
- Psychological change is partly guided by genetic information. A : true B : false
- Jeannes great grandmother was born at the turn of the 20th century. Jeanne was born at the turn of the 21st century. Which of the following is TRUE of their life expectancies? A : They were roughly the same. B : Jeanne had a shorter life expectancy than her great-grandmother. C : Jeanne had a longer life expectancy than her great-grandmother. D : There is no way to know how their life expectancies compared.
- Which aspect of development is illustrated in the case of Ruth Hamilton? A : Development is primarily a social construct. B : Development is primarily a result of biological processes. C : Development follows the same sequence of steps for everyone. D : Development occurs across the life span.
- Which statement about longevity is false? A : A diet low in fat and high in fruits and vegetables contributes to longevity. B : Daily exercise can contribute to longevity. C : Longevity is influenced by genetic factors. D : Longevity is primarily influenced by psychological factors.
- Micah goes to a high school where the majority of students are immigrants from Russia, China, Bangladesh, and Korea. This diverse environment will benefit Micah by encouraging her to . A : adapt B : understand others C : maintain her identity D : act as caregiver
- Life expectancy refers to the ____ . A : longest potential lifespan of the human species B : number of years one can expect to live C : expectation of resources needed for living D : expectation that one will marry and have children
- 79 : Which of the following BEST describes self-insight? A : Sheila is aware of her thoughts and feelings. B : Margot understands which why she is growing. C : Keith is aware of how biology influences his development. D : Keisha desires to know about the world at large.
- Yolanda was born in 2015. Which of the following most closely represents her life expectancy? A : 100 years B : 90 years C : 80 years D : 70 years
- According to projections, life expectancy has been increasing for both men and women. A : true B : false
- Which of the following statements best describes the psychosocial approach? A : Most psychological development is a result of the environment. B : Lives show patterns of change up through adolescence, and continuity thereafter. C : Development must be understood as the integration of biological, psychological, and societal systems. D : Home and school are the only relevant social environments
- Poverty is primarily considered an element of the ______system. A : biological B : psychological C : societal D : temporal