Developmental Psychology

If a research sample is representative of a particular population, the findings will most likely be

If a research sample is representative of a particular population, the findings will most likely be

If a research sample is representative of a particular population, the findings will most likely be generalizable.

   a.  True
   b.  False

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Chili_billy

In Western society, adolescence is generally viewed as beginning with puberty and ending when an ind

In Western society, adolescence is generally viewed as beginning with puberty and ending when an ind

In Western society, adolescence is generally viewed as beginning with puberty and ending when an individual reaches the end of high school education.

   a.  True
   b.  False

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Chili_billy

The developmental period termed emerging adulthood exists in all cultures.

The developmental period termed emerging adulthood exists in all cultures.

The developmental period termed emerging adulthood exists in all cultures.

   a.  True
   b.  False

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Chili_billy

Erik Erikson felt that emerging adulthood is characterized by the age of identity explorations.

Erik Erikson felt that emerging adulthood is characterized by the age of identity explorations.

Erik Erikson felt that emerging adulthood is characterized by the age of identity explorations.

   a.  True
   b.  False

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Chili_billy

According to the text, emerging adulthood is characterized first as the age of identity exploration.

According to the text, emerging adulthood is characterized first as the age of identity exploration.

According to the text, emerging adulthood is characterized first as the age of identity exploration.

   a.  True
   b.  False

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Chili_billy

G. Stanley Hall's theory of recapitulation held that the development of individuals reenacts the dev

G. Stanley Hall's theory of recapitulation held that the development of individuals reenacts the dev

G. Stanley Hall's theory of recapitulation held that the development of individuals reenacts the development of the human species.

   a.  True
   b.  False

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Chili_billy

The term traditional culture refers to a culture that has maintained a way of life based on stable t

The term traditional culture refers to a culture that has maintained a way of life based on stable t

The term traditional culture refers to a culture that has maintained a way of life based on stable traditions passed from one generation to the next.

   a.  True
   b.  False

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Chili_billy

Which of the following terms do scholars use to refer to the environmental settings in which develop

Which of the following terms do scholars use to refer to the environmental settings in which develop

Which of the following terms do scholars use to refer to the environmental settings in which development takes place?

   a.  Life space
   b.  Milieu
   c.  Habitat
   d.  Context

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Chili_billy

"Kids on the streets of Tokyo have more in common with kids on the streets of London than they do wi

"Kids on the streets of Tokyo have more in common with kids on the streets of London than they do wi

"Kids on the streets of Tokyo have more in common with kids on the streets of London than they do with their parents." Sumner Redstone's statement best reflects the belief that

   a.  runaway youths face distinct geograph

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Chili_billy

The idea that young people around the world are increasingly experiencing similar environments is mo

The idea that young people around the world are increasingly experiencing similar environments is mo

The idea that young people around the world are increasingly experiencing similar environments is most closely associated with which of the following concepts?

   a.  Individualism
   b.  Recapitulation
   c.  Globalizat

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Chili_billy

Which statement most accurately represents the concept of globalization?

Which statement most accurately represents the concept of globalization?

Which statement most accurately represents the concept of globalization?

   a.  Cultural beliefs are becoming more distinct.
   b.  The world is becoming smaller and more diverse.
   c.  The world is becoming smaller and

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Chili_billy

In the majority of Western cultures today, many men and women make the same career choices and wear

In the majority of Western cultures today, many men and women make the same career choices and wear

In the majority of Western cultures today, many men and women make the same career choices and wear similar fashions. This is evidence that

   a.  differences in gender expectations for males and females are deeply entrenched.
   b.&

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Chili_billy

Which statement most accurately represents expectations for males and females across cultures?

Which statement most accurately represents expectations for males and females across cultures?

Which statement most accurately represents expectations for males and females across cultures?

   a.  Cultural differences in gender expectations are minimal; most differences center on socioeconomic status.
   b.  All cultures

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Chili_billy

Corbin is a secretary at a law firm. His career choice best reflectsa. a departure from gender-spec

Corbin is a secretary at a law firm. His career choice best reflectsa. a departure from gender-spec

Corbin is a secretary at a law firm. His career choice best reflects

   a.  a departure from gender-specific expectations in the West.
   b.  the availability of vocational training.
   c.  a decision to follow cultural

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Chili_billy

According to research, differences in cultural expectations related to gender generally become more

According to research, differences in cultural expectations related to gender generally become more

According to research, differences in cultural expectations related to gender generally become more pronounced

   a.  with immigration.
   b.  at about six years of age.
   c.  with marriage.
   d.  at puberty.

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Chili_billy

The view that the boundaries between academic fields of study are in some ways artificial reflects a

The view that the boundaries between academic fields of study are in some ways artificial reflects a

The view that the boundaries between academic fields of study are in some ways artificial reflects an _____________________ approach.

   a.  individualistic
   b.  interdisciplinary
   c.  emergent
   d.  interde

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Chili_billy

According to your text, most scholars who study adolescence today work in the discipline ofa. medic

According to your text, most scholars who study adolescence today work in the discipline ofa. medic

According to your text, most scholars who study adolescence today work in the discipline of

   a.  medicine.
   b.  sociology.
   c.  education.
   d.  psychology.

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Chili_billy

In order to gain a complete understanding of adolescent development, it is vital that researchers be

In order to gain a complete understanding of adolescent development, it is vital that researchers be

In order to gain a complete understanding of adolescent development, it is vital that researchers be aware of issues and differences across societies. This idea reflects the

   a.  individual approach.
   b.  Western approach.

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Chili_billy

A distinctive feature of Indian culture is

A distinctive feature of Indian culture is

A distinctive feature of Indian culture is

   a.  Confucianism.
   b.  filial piety.
   c.  the high literacy rates.
   d.  the caste system.

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Chili_billy

Discussion of family rules in Muslim families is

Discussion of family rules in Muslim families is

Discussion of family rules in Muslim families is

   a.  encouraged.
   b.  decreasing.
   c.  overlooked.
   d.  uncommon.

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Chili_billy

African cultures have strengths in their tradition of

African cultures have strengths in their tradition of

African cultures have strengths in their tradition of 

   a.  independence.
   b. small families.
   c.  familial conflict.
   d.  large families.

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Chili_billy

A teacher who believes that adolescents experience ongoing turmoil and mood swings has beliefs simil

A teacher who believes that adolescents experience ongoing turmoil and mood swings has beliefs simil

A teacher who believes that adolescents experience ongoing turmoil and mood swings has beliefs similar to those of

   a.  M. Mead.
   b.  B. Whiting.
   c.  D. Davis.
   d.  A. Freud.

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Chili_billy

Which statement most accurately represents the relation between theory and research?

Which statement most accurately represents the relation between theory and research?

Which statement most accurately represents the relation between theory and research?

   a.  Theory exclusively drives research; all research is based on established theory.
   b.  Research never initiates theory; sound theory ar

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Chili_billy

Twin studies are a kind of a

Twin studies are a kind of a

Twin studies are a kind of a

   a.  peer-review.
   b.  microsystem.
   c.  causation.
   d.  natural experiment.

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Chili_billy

According to the text, another area of adolescent research for which the experimental research metho

According to the text, another area of adolescent research for which the experimental research metho

According to the text, another area of adolescent research for which the experimental research method is commonly used is interventions. What scenario BEST describes an intervention?

   a.  People who spend a considerable amount of time

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Chili_billy

What is the simplest form of experimental research?

What is the simplest form of experimental research?

What is the simplest form of experimental research?

   a.  A double blind study that focuses on a placebo.
   b.  Interviewing three people to develop case study data.
   c.  Having young people keep daily records at ran

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Chili_billy

The main disadvantage of the case study method of research is that

The main disadvantage of the case study method of research is that

The main disadvantage of the case study method of research is that 

   a.  it is not very rich in details.
   b.  it is tough to use in mental health settings.
   c.  it is difficult to generalize the results.

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Chili_billy

The first ethnography on adolescence was written by

The first ethnography on adolescence was written by

The first ethnography on adolescence was written by

   a.  G. Stanley Hall.
   b.  J. M. Tanner.
   c.  Margaret Mead.
   d.  Erik Erikson.

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Chili_billy

Margaret Mead's ethnographic research challenged Hall's claim that adolescent "storm and stress" has

Margaret Mead's ethnographic research challenged Hall's claim that adolescent "storm and stress" has

Margaret Mead's ethnographic research challenged Hall's claim that adolescent "storm and stress" has a universal biological basis. Mead's finding is based upon which of the following?

   a.  Most Samoan youth st

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Chili_billy

Living amongst and observing the people being studied is most closely associated with which of the f

Living amongst and observing the people being studied is most closely associated with which of the f

Living amongst and observing the people being studied is most closely associated with which of the following research methods?

   a.  Biological measurement
   b.  Ethnographic research
   c.  Interview method
   d.&n

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Chili_billy

One of the reasons that more research studies are conducted using questionnaires than using intervie

One of the reasons that more research studies are conducted using questionnaires than using intervie

One of the reasons that more research studies are conducted using questionnaires than using interviews is that

   a.  questionnaires are more valid than interviews.
   b.  interviews are not as reliable as questionnaires.
   

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Chili_billy

Beryl, a researcher studying adolescents' friendships, wants to understand her research participants

Beryl, a researcher studying adolescents' friendships, wants to understand her research participants

Beryl, a researcher studying adolescents' friendships, wants to understand her research participants' unique lives in-depth and from their own perspectives. The best choice of method would be

   a.  experience sampling method.

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Chili_billy

One limitation of research questionnaires is thata. these measures may not capture the complexity o

One limitation of research questionnaires is thata. these measures may not capture the complexity o

One limitation of research questionnaires is that

   a.  these measures may not capture the complexity of the issues being investigated.
   b.  such measures cannot be analyzed efficiently.
   c.  paper and pencil measur

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Chili_billy

Which of the following studies on adolescents and emerging adults is a large-scale survey with a foc

Which of the following studies on adolescents and emerging adults is a large-scale survey with a foc

Which of the following studies on adolescents and emerging adults is a large-scale survey with a focus on drug use, as well as on peer relations and educational goals?

   a.  Monitoring the Future
   b.  Harvard Adolescence Proj

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Chili_billy

An advantage of questionnaires with a closed question format is that theya. are easier for the part

An advantage of questionnaires with a closed question format is that theya. are easier for the part

An advantage of questionnaires with a closed question format is that they

   a.  are easier for the participants to understand.
   b.  facilitate data collection and analysis with large samples.
   c.  are found to have

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Chili_billy

Mark has constructed a test to measure adolescents' creativity. After administering the test many ti

Mark has constructed a test to measure adolescents' creativity. After administering the test many ti

Mark has constructed a test to measure adolescents' creativity. After administering the test many times with different groups of adolescents, Mark found that the test consistently measured adolescents' ability to solve math problems. This t

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Chili_billy

The truthfulness of a measure best defines which of the following concepts?

The truthfulness of a measure best defines which of the following concepts?

The truthfulness of a measure best defines which of the following concepts?

   a.  Validity
   b.  Reliability
   c.  Generalizability
   d.  Recapitulation

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Chili_billy

Seema is conducting a study of how adolescents spend their time and wants to collect unbiased data.

Seema is conducting a study of how adolescents spend their time and wants to collect unbiased data.

Seema is conducting a study of how adolescents spend their time and wants to collect unbiased data. Which of the following should she NOT do?

   a.  Phrase questions in a way that leads to a desired answer.
   b.  Ensure that pa

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Chili_billy

In a research study, the consent of a parent or guardian is usually requireda. for adolescents 12 a

In a research study, the consent of a parent or guardian is usually requireda. for adolescents 12 a

In a research study, the consent of a parent or guardian is usually required

   a.  for adolescents 12 and under.
   b.  for emerging adults who still live with their parents.
   c.  for adolescents 18 and under.
   d

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Chili_billy

Consent forms typically include (Multiple Choice)

Consent forms typically include (Multiple Choice)

Consent forms typically include

   a.  information on the purpose of the study.
   b.  a statement that participation is voluntary.
   c.  information on potential risks and benefits.
   d.  all of these.

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