Question 1

_____ is the study of how environmental factors affect genes and genetic expression.

Accepted Answer

Epigenetics

Question 2

James told his friend that he is tall because he inherited "tall" genes from his dad.James was claiming that _____,but not _____,was responsible for his height.

Accepted Answer

nature;nurture

Question 3

A _____ period of development is a time in which a particular development occurs more easily-but not exclusively-at that time.

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sensitive

Question 4

A _____ period of development is a time in which a particular type of development must occur if it is to occur at all.

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Question 5

To prevent unexamined opinions and personal biases from influencing research findings,it is important to employ the _____ method.

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Question 6

A heart study conducted in _____,which began in 1948,has resulted in reduced rates of cigarette smoking,increased rates of exercise,and worldwide prevention against premature deaths.

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Question 7

A hypothesis is a specific prediction that can be _____ by various research methods.

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Question 8

Language learning illustrates the concept of a "_____ period of development."

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Question 9

A(n)_____ is a group of people born at about the same time who experience the same historical events and cultural shifts.

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Question 10

Although they are sisters,Terri and Jerri respond very differently to stressful events.Terri becomes emotionally and physically upset and has a difficult time focusing on what is positive in her life.Jerri,on the other hand,deals with stressful events directly and tends to remain optimistic.These differences illustrate the concept of "_____."

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Question 11

According to the ecological-systems approach,_____,such as cultural values,economic policies,and political processes,are part of the larger social setting.

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Question 12

The combination of all environmental influences that affect an individual after conception is called "_____."

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Question 13

Today's generation of children and young adults is heavily influenced by social media.That is,their historical context is very different from that of their grandparents.This illustrates Bronfenbrenner's concept of the "_____."

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Question 14

Empirical evidence refers to "_____."

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Question 15

Thalidomide only caused birth defects if a pregnant woman ingested the drug during the _____ period of prenatal development.

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Question 16

_____ refers to the traits,capacities,and limitations that each individual inherits genetically from his or her parents at the moment of conception.

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Question 17

The _____ takes into account all phases of life,from conception through death.

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Question 18

In scientific research,collecting additional evidence by studying different participants than used in the original study is known as "_____."

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Question 19

The science of human development seeks to understand _____ people-all kinds of people,everywhere,of every age-change over time.

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Question 20

Although Janet's friends do well in school,she is a low-achieving student.Janet and her friends decide to meet once a week to study;soon,Janet's grades start to improve.Within the ecological-systems perspective,the influence of Janet's friends on her school performance illustrates the "_____."

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Quiz 1: The Beginning: The Science of Human Development