Practice Test # 1
Review lecture outlines and chapters 1-2.
Press the left mouse button to reveal the answer (or study directions)
enclosed in [brackets] for each question.
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The three domains of developmental change are [physical,
cognitive and psychosocial]. You should be familiar with the characteristics
of each.
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Four basic issues in developmental study are [nature-nurture],
[deficit-difference], [continuity-discontinuity]
and [universal-context specific change].
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The [scientfic method] refers to systematic procedures
for objective observation and interpretations of observations. A
[hypothesis] is a statement that precisely identifies
the research question. In an experimental study, the deliberately
varied factor (cause) is the [independent variable]
and the behavior (effect) that is measured is the [dependent
variable].
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The three types of developmental research designs are [cross-sectional],
[longitudinal] and [sequential].
The first design used quite frequently confounds [age and
cohort] differences. You should be able to identify each of these
research designs.
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The characteristics of a good theory are [internal consistency],
[parsimony], [meaningful explanation],
[testable/refutable] and [directs new
research].
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The four themes that vary across developmental theories are [role
of maturation and experience], [role of stages],
[breadth of focus], and [role of individual].
