Developmental Psychology Quiz

What is the scientific study of how humans develop called?

• Human Biology

• Developmental Psychology

• Cognitive Science

• Behavioral Analysis

Which of the following is NOT one of the four goals of developmental psychology?

• Describe

• Predict

• Modify

• Analyze

What are the three characteristics of development as defined in the study of human development?

• Systematic, Adaptive, Lifelong

• Physical, Emotional, Cognitive

• Predictive, Reactive, Lifelong

• Systematic, Reactive, Adaptive

Which domain of development involves learning, memory, moral reasoning, language, thinking, and creativity?

• Physical Development

• Cognitive Development

• Psychosocial Development

• Emotional Development

What is the period of life from birth to 3 years called?

• Prenatal Period

• Infancy and Toddlerhood

• Early Childhood

• Middle Childhood

Which of the following influences on development refers to inherited traits from biological parents?

• Environment

• Heredity

• Maturation

• Socioeconomic Status

What type of family consists of parents and children living together in a household?

• Extended Family

• Nuclear Family

• Multigenerational Family

• Blended Family

Which socioeconomic group is more likely to have emotional and behavioral problems, not reach cognitive potential, and have poorer school performance?

• Wealthy children

• Middle-class children

• Poor children

• Upper-class children

Which of the following is an example of a risk factor associated with low SES (Socioeconomic Status)?

• Living in neighborhoods with high unemployment

• Access to high-quality education

• High levels of social support

• Living in affluent neighborhoods

What does the term "Ethnic Gloss" refer to?

• A term used to describe cultural diversity

• Overgeneralization that obscures cultural differences within a group

• A socially constructed term for race

• A shared identity based on ancestry