Test Bank for Invitation to the Life Span, 5e by Kathleen

Test Bank for Invitation to the Life Span, 5e by Kathleen Stassen Berger (All Chapters download link is at the end of this file)

Chapter 1

1. The science of human development seeks to understand:

• the meaning of life.
• the accuracy of new theories.
• the works of Freud, Piaget, and Erikson.
• how and why people change over time.

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Easy

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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES: False

ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA1 - Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology NAEYC002 - Promoting Child Development and Learning NCLEX003 - Health Promotion and Maintenance

TOPICS: Understanding How and Why

KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering OTHER: Status: pickup

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DATE MODIFIED: 12/17/2021 11:48 AM

CUSTOM ID: question_1171454_61bb6d2b5523d1

• Dr. Xavier ponders whether a specific brain chemical can be suppressed if a patient is given a large dose of

vitamin D. Dr. Xavier has just demonstrated which step in the scientific method?

• first
• second
• third
• fourth

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Difficult

REFERENCES: Page(s) 3

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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES: False

ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA2 - Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking 1 / 4

NAEYC001 - Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families NCLEX001 - Safe and Effective Care Environment

TOPICS: Understanding How and Why

KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying OTHER: Status: revised

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DATE MODIFIED: 12/17/2021 11:48 AM

CUSTOM ID: question_1171455_61bb6d2b5523d2

• Dr. Schmidt predicts that a certain drug will reduce hallucinations in patients with schizophrenia. Their

prediction is called:

• a conclusion.
• empirical evidence.
• a hypothesis.
• an observation.

ANSWER: c

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

REFERENCES: Page(s) 4

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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES: False

ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA2 - Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking NAEYC001 - Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families NCLEX001 - Safe and Effective Care Environment

TOPICS: Understanding How and Why

KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying OTHER: Status: pickup

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DATE MODIFIED: 12/17/2021 11:48 AM

CUSTOM ID: question_1171456_61bb6d2b5523d3

• Professor Soto designed and conducted a study to determine if a particular drug would help patients suffering

from depression. By designing and conducting this experiment, they were able to:

• establish a positive correlation.
• demonstrate proof.
• test the hypothesis.
• confirm the results.

ANSWER: c

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Difficult

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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES: False

ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA2 - Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking NAEYC001 - Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families NCLEX001 - Safe and Effective Care Environment

TOPICS: Understanding How and Why

KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying OTHER: Status: revised

DATE CREATED: 12/17/2021 11:48 AM

DATE MODIFIED: 12/17/2021 11:48 AM

CUSTOM ID: question_1171457_61bb6d2b5523d4

• Dr. Inez is curious to know more about how children's peer relationships develop over time. To gain an

understanding of this subject that is not based on opinion or personal bias, Dr. Inez should:

• use the scientific method to collect data and establish facts.
• have the children undergo psychoanalysis.
• interview parents and teachers.
• read Dr. Spock's book Baby and Child Care.

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Difficult

REFERENCES: Page(s) 4

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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES: False

ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA2 - Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking NAEYC001 - Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families NCLEX001 - Safe and Effective Care Environment

TOPICS: Understanding How and Why

KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Applying OTHER: Status: pickup

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DATE MODIFIED: 12/17/2021 11:48 AM

CUSTOM ID: question_1171458_61bb6d2b5523d5

6. The first step in the scientific method involves:

• posing a question.
• conducting research.
• analyzing evidence.
• developing a hypothesis.

ANSWER: a 3 / 4

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Easy

REFERENCES: Page(s) 4

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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES: False

ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA2 - Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking NAEYC001 - Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families NCLEX001 - Safe and Effective Care Environment

TOPICS: Understanding How and Why

KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering OTHER: Status: pickup

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DATE MODIFIED: 12/17/2021 11:48 AM

CUSTOM ID: question_1171459_61bb6d2b5523d6

7. The second step in the scientific method involves:

• posing a question.
• conducting research.
• developing a hypothesis.
• sharing the results.

ANSWER: c

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

REFERENCES: Page(s) 4

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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES: False

ACCREDITING STANDARDS: APA2 - Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking NAEYC001 - Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families NCLEX001 - Safe and Effective Care Environment

TOPICS: Understanding How and Why

KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering OTHER: Status: pickup

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DATE MODIFIED: 12/17/2021 11:48 AM

CUSTOM ID: question_1171460_61bb6d2b5523d7

8. The third step in the scientific method involves:

• posing a question.
• conducting research.
• sharing the results.
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