Human Growth Chapter 1

What is the scientific study of how people change and grow over the course of their life called?

• Human development

• Genetics

• Ecology

• Sociology

Which of the following does human development focus on?

• Physical changes

• Cognitive changes

• Emotional and social changes

• All of the above

Development is lifelong, multidimensional, and multidirectional.

• True

• False

According to the lifespan perspective, when does development occur?

• Development occurs from conception to death.

• Development occurs only during childhood.

• Development occurs only in adulthood.

• Development occurs only in old age.

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the lifespan perspective?

• A) Multidimensional

• B) Multidirectional

• C) Plastic

• D) Unidisciplinary

The lifespan perspective is multidimensional. Which dimensions are included?

• Biological, cognitive, socioemotional

• Physical, chemical, emotional

• Social, economic, political

• None of the above

What does 'multidirectional' mean in the context of the lifespan perspective?

• It refers to growth and decline.

• It refers to only physical growth.

• It means development is always positive.

• It means development stops after adolescence.

In the lifespan perspective, what does 'plastic' refer to?

• Capacity for change

• Genetic inheritance

• Physical growth

• Cognitive decline

The lifespan perspective is contextual. What does this mean?

• It is influenced by environment.

• It is determined only by genetics.

• It is the same for everyone.

• It is not affected by culture.

The lifespan perspective is multidisciplinary.

• True

• False