Question 1

_____ is a time of establishing personal and economic independence, career development, and, for many, selecting a mate, learning to live with someone in an intimate way, starting a family, and rearing children.
A) Early adulthood
B) Late adolescence
C) Middle adulthood
D) Late adulthood

Accepted Answer

Early adulthood is the period of life when individuals typically establish personal and economic independence, develop their careers, and often choose a life partner, learn to live with someone intimately, start a family, and raise children. Late adolescence is the period just prior to early adulthood, and middle adulthood and late adulthood refer to later stages of the lifespan.

Question 2

_____ processes involve changes in the individual's relationships with other people, changes in emotions, and changes in personality.
A) Cognitive
B) Biological
C) Socioemotional
D) Polycentric

Accepted Answer

The processes involving changes in relationships with others, emotions, and personality are socioemotional processes. These processes are a crucial part of development throughout the lifespan and involve social and emotional growth and change. Cognitive processes involve changes in thinking, problem-solving, and memory, while biological processes involve physical growth and development. "Polycentric" is not a term commonly used in developmental psychology.

Question 3

Mary is three years old and in preschool. Identify the development period that Mary is currently in.
A) Infancy
B) Early childhood
C) Middle childhood
D) Late childhood

Accepted Answer

Mary is in the early childhood development period, which typically lasts from ages 3-6.

Question 4

Jonathan is almost completely dependent on his parents for his wants and needs and is only just beginning to acquire language skills and sensorimotor coordination. Which of the following development periods is Jonathan in?
A) Late childhood
B) Middle childhood
C) Early childhood
D) Infancy

Accepted Answer

Jonathan's dependency on his parents and acquisition of language and motor skills indicate that he is in the infancy stage of development.

Question 5

_____ processes refer to changes in the individual's thought, intelligence, and language.
A) Cognitive
B) Biological
C) Socioemotional
D) Cultural

Accepted Answer

Cognitive processes refer to changes in an individual's thought, intelligence, and language. Biological processes refer to changes in the body, such as physical growth and hormonal changes, while socioemotional processes refer to changes in an individual's social relationships and emotions. Cultural processes refer to changes in an individual's beliefs, values, and customs as a result of exposure to a particular culture.

Question 6

Late adulthood is a time of:
A) life review, adjustment to new social roles, and diminishing strength and health.
B) expanding personal and social involvement and responsibility.
C) establishing personal and economic independence and advancing in a career.
D) selecting a mate, learning to live with that person in an intimate way, starting a family, and raising children.

Accepted Answer

Late adulthood is typically characterized by reflecting on life, adapting to changes in social roles, and experiencing a decline in physical health and strength.

Question 7

Peter is a senior partner at his law firm and is an important member of his church and community. Both of his children are in college. Peter's situation is most representative of which period of development?
A) Early adulthood
B) Middle adulthood
C) Late adulthood
D) Retirement

Accepted Answer

Middle adulthood typically involves individuals who are established in their careers, have children who are often in college or older, and are active in their community, which aligns with Peter's situation.

Question 8

Developmental periods, such as when one is an infant, adolescent, or middle-aged person, refer to:
A) historical circumstances common to people of a particular generation.
B) time frames in a person's life that are characterized by certain features.
C) time frames in which a person experiences maximum change.
D) time frames in a nation's history that are characterized by rapid development.

Accepted Answer

Developmental periods refer to specific time frames in a person's life that are characterized by certain features, such as infancy, adolescence, or middle age.

Question 9

Two concepts that help provide a framework for describing and understanding an individual's development are:
A) developmental attributes and behavior.
B) developmental characteristics and traits.
C) developmental challenges and opportunities.
D) developmental processes and periods.

Accepted Answer

Developmental processes refer to the biological, cognitive, and socioemotional changes that take place as an individual matures. Developmental periods describe the different stages of life that are characterized by specific developmental processes and milestones. Together, these concepts provide a framework for understanding the ways in which individuals change and grow over time. Choice A is incorrect because attributes and behavior are not comprehensive enough to explain development. Choice B incorrectly focuses on traits instead of overall characteristics of development. Choice C, while relevant, does not provide as complete a framework as developmental processes and periods.

Question 10

Changes in motor skills, nutrition, exercise, the hormonal changes of puberty, and cardiovascular decline are all examples of _____ processes that affect development.
A) cognitive
B) biological
C) socioemotional
D) cultural

Accepted Answer

The processes mentioned (changes in motor skills, nutrition, exercise, hormonal changes, and cardiovascular decline) are all biological processes that affect development. Cognitive processes involve thinking, perception, and memory. Socioemotional processes involve how individuals interact with others and their emotions. Cultural processes involve the beliefs, customs, and practices of a society.

Question 11

Putting together a two-word sentence and solving a crossword puzzle are examples of _____ processes that affect development.
A) cognitive
B) biological
C) socioemotional
D) cultural

Accepted Answer

Both putting together a two-word sentence and solving a crossword puzzle involve mental activities related to thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering, which are cognitive processes.

Question 12

Brittany is preoccupied with the pursuit of independence and identity and is spending more time with friends and less with family. Her thoughts are more logical, abstract, and idealistic. She is also experiencing rapid physical changes such as gains in height and weight. Which of the following periods of development is Brittany most likely in?
A) Middle childhood
B) Late adulthood
C) Late childhood
D) Adolescence

Accepted Answer

Brittany is likely in adolescence, characterized by the pursuit of independence, identity exploration, spending more time with peers, abstract thinking, and significant physical changes like growth spurts.

Question 13

Travis spends a great deal of time working and trying to establish his career. He is also wondering if he should move in with his girlfriend and about their long-term prospects. Travis is most likely in the _____ period of development.
A) late adolescence
B) early adulthood
C) middle adulthood
D) late adulthood

Accepted Answer

Travis's focus on career and contemplating cohabitation and long-term prospects with his girlfriend are typical concerns of early adulthood. This period is characterized by establishing oneself in a career, pursuing intimate relationships, and exploring one's identity. Late adolescence (A) typically ends around age 18 or early 20s, and it is a time of transition from adolescence to adulthood. Middle adulthood (C) ranges from approximately 40 to 65 years old and involves increased responsibilities in work and family, while late adulthood (D) usually begins at age 65 and is marked by physical and cognitive decline.

Question 14

A toddler's aggressive attack on a playmate and an adolescent's joy at the senior prom are examples of _____ processes that affect development.
A) cognitive
B) biological
C) socioemotional
D) polycentric

Accepted Answer

Socioemotional processes involve changes in an individual's relationships with other people, emotions, and personality, which are evident in both the toddler's aggression and the adolescent's joy.

Question 15

Jessica spends a lot of time thinking about the choices she has made in her life and the events she has witnessed. She is adjusting to decreasing strength and health, and she has made several lifestyle changes as a result. Jessica is most likely in the _____ period of development.
A) adolescence
B) early adulthood
C) middle adulthood
D) late adulthood

Accepted Answer

Jessica is likely in the late adulthood period of development as she is dealing with decreasing strength and health and has made lifestyle changes as a result. This is a common experience for individuals in late adulthood.

Question 16

The connection across biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes is most obvious in the two rapidly emerging fields of:
A) developmental cognitive neuroscience and developmental social neuroscience.
B) developmental biological neuroscience and developmental social neuroscience.
C) developmental socioemotional pharmacology and developmental biological pharmacology.
D) developmental cognitive biology and developmental cognitive biology.

Accepted Answer

The connection across biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes is most obvious in the two rapidly emerging fields of developmental cognitive neuroscience and developmental social neuroscience, making answer choice A the best option. These fields examine the interplay between various factors, including brain development, cognitive processes, and social and emotional development, to gain a more comprehensive understanding of human development. The other answer choices (B, C, and D) either do not include all three factors or are not established fields of study.

Question 17

The _____ period is the time from conception to birth.
A) perinatal
B) prenatal
C) neonatal
D) postnatal

Accepted Answer

The prenatal period is the time from conception to birth, which includes the development of the fetus in the uterus. The perinatal period refers to the time immediately before and after birth, the neonatal period refers to the first month of life after birth, and the postnatal period refers to the time after birth.

Question 18

Continuing into our late thirties, the _____ period of development is the time we establish our economic independence.
A) late adolescence
B) early adulthood
C) middle adulthood
D) late adulthood

Accepted Answer

Early adulthood is the period when individuals typically establish their economic independence, often through career development and financial stability.

Question 19

Palma and her husband Frankie are in their late forties. They are leaders in their community and supervisors in their respective careers. Which of the following developmental periods are they in?
A) Central adulthood
B) The nesting years
C) Middle adulthood
D) Late adulthood

Accepted Answer

Palma and Frankie, being in their late forties, are in the middle adulthood stage, which typically ranges from the ages of 40 to 65.

Question 20

Joey has shot up in height over the past year, has developed a deeper voice, and is starting to grow facial hair. He is preoccupied with the pursuit of independence and identity and is spending more time with friends and less with family. Which of the following periods of development is Joey in?
A) Middle childhood
B) Adolescence
C) Early adulthood
D) Late childhood

Accepted Answer

Joey's physical changes, preoccupation with independence and identity, and shift in social focus from family to peers are all characteristic of adolescence.

Quiz 1: Introduction

_____ is a time of establishing personal and economic independence, career development, and, for many, selecting a mate, learning to live with someone in an intimate way, starting a family, and rearing children.

_____ processes involve changes in the individual's relationships with other people, changes in emotions, and changes in personality.

Mary is three years old and in preschool. Identify the development period that Mary is currently in.

Jonathan is almost completely dependent on his parents for his wants and needs and is only just beginning to acquire language skills and sensorimotor coordination. Which of the following development periods is Jonathan in?

_____ processes refer to changes in the individual's thought, intelligence, and language.

Late adulthood is a time of:

Peter is a senior partner at his law firm and is an important member of his church and community. Both of his children are in college. Peter's situation is most representative of which period of development?

Developmental periods, such as when one is an infant, adolescent, or middle-aged person, refer to:

Two concepts that help provide a framework for describing and understanding an individual's development are:

Changes in motor skills, nutrition, exercise, the hormonal changes of puberty, and cardiovascular decline are all examples of _____ processes that affect development.

Putting together a two-word sentence and solving a crossword puzzle are examples of _____ processes that affect development.

Travis spends a great deal of time working and trying to establish his career. He is also wondering if he should move in with his girlfriend and about their long-term prospects. Travis is most likely in the _____ period of development.

A toddler's aggressive attack on a playmate and an adolescent's joy at the senior prom are examples of _____ processes that affect development.

Jessica spends a lot of time thinking about the choices she has made in her life and the events she has witnessed. She is adjusting to decreasing strength and health, and she has made several lifestyle changes as a result. Jessica is most likely in the _____ period of development.

The connection across biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes is most obvious in the two rapidly emerging fields of:

The _____ period is the time from conception to birth.

Continuing into our late thirties, the _____ period of development is the time we establish our economic independence.

Palma and her husband Frankie are in their late forties. They are leaders in their community and supervisors in their respective careers. Which of the following developmental periods are they in?

Joey has shot up in height over the past year, has developed a deeper voice, and is starting to grow facial hair. He is preoccupied with the pursuit of independence and identity and is spending more time with friends and less with family. Which of the following periods of development is Joey in?