Module 3.1

Dr. Lynelle conducts research on how people’s bodies, minds, and relationships change over time. In which major area of psychology does Dr. Lynelle conduct research?

• Biological

• Developmental

• Social

• Cognitive

Janis gave a presentation on how genes and environment interact. Which of the following was Janis most likely discussing?

• Stability and change

• Continuity and stability

• Continuity and stages

• Nature and nurture

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Dr. Hargen believes that development progresses slowly and steadily. Dr. Hargen followed a group of individuals from birth to age 18 to test her hypothesis.

Which of the following perspectives best aligns with Dr. Hargen’s belief?

• Development occurs in stages.

• Development occurs longitudinally.

• Development occurs continuously.

• Development occurs cross-sectionally.

Dr. Hargen believes that development progresses slowly and steadily. Dr. Hargen followed a group of individuals from birth to age 18 to test her hypothesis.

What type of research method did Dr. Hargen use in her study?

• Longitudinal

• Cross-sectional

• Experimental

• Survey

Dr. Hargen believes that development progresses slowly and steadily. Dr. Hargen followed a group of individuals from birth to age 18 to test her hypothesis.

Which of the following statements best supports Dr. Hargen’s hypothesis?

• Development occurs like the transformation of a tadpole into a frog, with each stage being distinct from the last.

• Development occurs like a caterpillar changing into a butterfly, with clearly different forms emerging at different time points.

• Development occurs like a tree grows, with the branches continually growing over time.

• Development occurs like the hatching of a chicken from an egg, with the sudden appearance of new abilities

Match the following scenarios with examples:

• A fidgeter becomes an acrobat

• Cross-sectional Study

• How fast a child learns a musical talent

• Stability and change

• Monitors boys at age 2, 5, 8, 10 & 15

• Nature and nurture

• Babies can't sing until age 1

• Cross-sectional Study

• 100 sets of twins around America

• Continuous & Stages