CHAPTER 1
HISTORY, THEORY, AND RESEARCH STRATEGIES

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. 1)  The central questions addressed by the field of child development
   1. A)  are primarily of scientific interest.
   2. B)  have applied, or practical, importance.
   3. C)  are based exclusively on research conducted by psychologists.
   4. D)  involve all changes a person experiences throughout the lifespan.

   Answer: B

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2. 2)  Which of the following statements regarding the major domains of development is true?
   1. A)  The domains of development are separate and distinct.
   2. B)  Each period of development is made up of a new set of domains.
   3. C)  The physical domain has little influence on the other domains.
   4. D)  Development is divided into three broad domains.

   Answer: D Page Ref: 5 Skill: Remember

   Objective: 1.2

3. 3)  During which period of development does a sense of morality become evident?
   1. A)  infancy and toddlerhood
   2. B)  early childhood
   3. C)  middlechildhood
   4. D)  adolescence

   Answer: B
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4. 4)  Which of the following statements about emerging adulthood is true?
   1. A)  It is a period of development that spans from age 15 to 21 years.
   2. B)  It is a period of development unique to underdeveloped nations.
   3. C)  Although emerging adults have moved beyond adolescence, they have not yet fully assumed adult roles.
   4. D)  It is a period of development mostly limited to young people in developing nations.

   Answer: C

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5. 5)  Theories are vital tools because they
   A) provide organizing frameworks for our observations of children.
   2. B)  provide the ultimate truth about child development.
   3. C)  do not require scientific verification.

   D) are resistant to the influence of cultural values and belief systems.

   Answer: A

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   Skill: Understand Objective: 1.3

6. 6)  In what important way do theories differ from mere opinion or belief? A) They are influenced by cultural values.
   2. B)  They depend on scientific verification.
   3. C)  They explain all aspects of development.

   D) They cannot be tested using research procedures. Answer: B
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   Skill: Understand

   Objective: 1.3