PSYCH Chapter 10: Infancy and Childhood

Which type of psychology studies how people grow and change throughout life?

• Behavioral psychology

• Biopsychology

• Developmental psychology

Which method consists of selecting a group of participants and then observing them over time?

• Cross-sectional method

• Longitudinal method

Which method consists of researchers selecting a sample that includes people of different ages?

• Cross-sectional method

• Longitudinal method

Which kind of influence correlates with nurture?

• Environment

• Heredity

Which kind of influence correlates with nature?

• Environment

• Heredity

Which psychologist believed that maturation is the most important role in development?

• Gesall

• Piaget

• Watson

Which psychologist believed that there are environmental explanations for behavior?

• Gesall

• Piaget

• Watson

What is a distinct period or level in development that represents a staircase?

• Continuity

• Maturation

• Stage

Which of the following is NOT one of the two stage theorists?

• Erikson

• Piaget

• Watson

What is the timeframe for infancy?

• Period from conception to birth

• Period from birth to the age of 2 years old

• Period from 2 years to adolescence