Human Behaviour Across the Lifespan
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Course Introduction
This course examines the complexities of human behavior from conception through old age, focusing on the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence development at each stage of life. Students will explore major theories of human growth and behavior, analyze developmental milestones, and consider the impact of cultural and environmental contexts. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the course encourages critical thinking about the various challenges and opportunities individuals encounter as they navigate different life stages, providing foundational knowledge for those pursuing careers in health, education, social work, or psychology.
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LifeSmart Exploring Human Development 1st Canadian Edition by Lisa Fiore
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Chapter 1: Lifespan Development: An Introduction
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Q1) Genetics,prenatal factors,socioeconomic status,ethnicity,and culture are all elements of the __________ approach to understanding human development.
A)epigenetic
B)deterministic
C)biopsychosocial
D)sociobiological
Answer: C
Q2) The first step of scientific inquiry is establishing a testable: A)theory.
B)hypothesis.
C)methodology.
D)explanation of behavior.
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a type of descriptive study?
A)Self-report
B)Case
C)Observational
D)Manipulative
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Theories of Development: Interpreting the Lifespan
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Q1) In Erikson's theory,what is the opposite outcome of autonomy?
A)Shame and doubt
B)Guilt and shame
C)Inferiority and doubt
D)Identity confusion and loneliness
Answer: A
Q2) Of the following researchers,who would be most closely aligned with classical conditioning?
A)Pavlov and Watson
B)Pavlov and Skinner
C)Pavlov and Bandura
D)Skinner and Bandura
Answer: A
Q3) Piaget argued that a baby's concept of the world is based on:
A)what makes them feel the most pleasure.
B)what they are given.
C)whether or not they find predictability in their environment.
D)what they can touch,taste,or see.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Pregnancy and Prenatal Development
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Q1) The __________ refers to a person's physical characteristics.
A)genotype
B)phenotype
C)chromosome
D)gametotype
Answer: B
Q2) Rather than the normal XY chromosome combination,Tony was born with an XXY combination.What type of disorder does he have?
A)Down syndrome
B)Turner syndrome
C)Klinefelter syndrome
D)Fragile X syndrome
Answer: C
Q3) Of the following assisted reproduction technologies,which would potentially use the services of a sperm donor?
A)IVF
B)GIFT
C)IUI
D)All of these are correct
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Birth and the Newborn Child
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Q1) __________ refers to feelings of sadness and emotional withdrawal that continue for many weeks or months after delivery.
A)The postpartum period
B)Birth dysthymia
C)Peripartum dejection
D)Postpartum depression
Q2) Of the following,which flavours do newborn babies tend to prefer?
A)the sweet taste of chocolate
B)the tart taste of vinegar
C)breast milk
D)bland flavours
Q3) When a baby is delivered feet first rather than head first,it is known as a:
A)breech birth.
B)caesarean birth.
C)forceps delivery.
D)anoxic delivery.
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Chapter 5: Infancy
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Q1) A child classified by Chess and Thomas as having a difficult temperament would likely:
A)be attracted to a novel situation.
B)be indifferent to a novel situation.
C)be fearful of a novel situation.
D)be both fearful of and attracted to a novel situation.
Q2) All four of Beth and John's children have temperaments that Chess and Thomas would call "easy." These children are among the __________ of classifiable children.
A)10 percent
B)15 percent
C)40 percent
D)75 percent
Q3) The final stage of Vygotsky's approach to language development involves:
A)inner speech.
B)egocentric speech.
C)babbling.
D)telegraphic speech.
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Chapter 6: Early Childhood
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Q1) Her mother is noticing indications that 3-year-old Tina is starting to favor her left hand over her right for eating and manipulating objects.This development of preference is referred to as:
A)handedness.
B)functionalization.
C)specialization.
D)lateralization.
Q2) While visiting her aunt's house,5-year-old Tabitha saw her 16-year-old cousin getting ready to go out on a date.At home the next evening,Tabitha came downstairs wearing one of her mother's dresses and carrying her mother's purse,and made the announcement that she was going out.This is an example of:
A)deferred imitation.
B)representation.
C)artificialism.
D)egocentrism.
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Chapter 7: Middle Childhood
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Q1) __________ is the infliction of injury to a child,which commonly includes physical,sexual,and emotional trauma or neglect.
A)Child injury
B)Wrongful harm
C)Child maltreatment
D)Child abuse
Q2) During the middle childhood years,children begin to evaluate themselves against others,which often results in:
A)motivation to improve in areas that don't match with a child's perception.
B)a more egocentric assessment of personal abilities.
C)a more biased assessment of personal abilities.
D)an unrealistic assessment and self-devaluation.
Q3) __________ intelligence is the ability to use words and language well to communicate and create.
A)Linguistic
B)Interpersonal
C)Intrapersonal
D)Emotional
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Chapter 8: Adolescence
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Q1) Which of the following substances has the most damaging effect on an adolescent's developing brain?
A)tobacco
B)marijuana
C)ecstasy
D)alcohol
Q2) The secular trend:
A)has been associated with childhood obesity.
B)is a relatively old phenomenon.
C)is the result of the baby boom generation.
D)is typically limited to those cultures that are not industrialized.
Q3) Adolescent and young adult females account for ____% of all known cases of anorexia.
A)75
B)80
C)85
D)95
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Chapter 9: Early Adulthood
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Q1) Young adults are able to identify an area of interest and then:
A)quickly lose interest again due to low attention span
B)ask their parents to tell them about it
C)pursue their interest with formal and informal research
D)pursue their interest without having to do a lot of research
Q2) Which of the following is true regarding homosexual marriages in Canada?
A)Two provinces - Ontario and British Columbia - recognize homosexual marriages.
B)Canada does not recognize civil unions for homosexual couples.
C)Female same-sex couples are more likely to get married.
D)Male same-sex couples are more likely to get married.
Q3) Young adults in Canada are either taking a long time to leave their parents' home or they are returning after being away for a while.Because of this tendency,young adults today have been labelled:
A)The Boomerang Generation.
B)The Generation of Prolonged Youth
C)Generation Y as in "why do I have to leave home?"
D)The Moratorium Generation.
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Chapter 10: Middle Adulthood
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Q1) One of the most important factors in marital satisfaction for couples in middle age is:
A)communication.
B)devotion to the children.
C)agreement about career goals.
D)financial security.
Q2) Crystal has just divorced her husband and is now a single mother with two young children.One important factor that can protect Crystal from stress is:
A)the fact that she initiated the divorce.
B)the support her family can give her with finances and childcare.
C)how much aid she can get from the government.
D)how often she can leave her children at daycare in order to work more hours.
Q3) The most common cause of heart disease is:
A)inactivity.
B)poor diet,beginning in middle adulthood.
C)buildup of fat in the lining of the blood vessels.
D)genetics.
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Chapter 11: Late Adulthood
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Q1) __________ is the field of science that deals with issues,problems,and diseases specific to older adults.
A)Gerontology
B)Anthropology
C)Psychology
D)Developmentalism
Q2) The average human life expectancy in Canada is approximately:
A)90 years.
B)81 years.
C)78 years.
D)67 years.
Q3) Which of the following is accurate about creativity in late adulthood?
A)While the quantity of production declines,quality does not.
B)While the quantity of production increases,quality does not.
C)Both quantity of production and quality decrease.
D)Both quantity of production and quality increase.
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Chapter 12: Dying and Spirituality
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Q1) What is one of the major goals of the hospice?
A)To keep down the cost of health care
B)To attend to the person's spiritual and psychological well-being
C)To prevent contamination from contagious diseases
D)To keep the person as medicated as possible before death
Q2) __________ is the number of deaths in a population for a given year,which is typically given as number of deaths per 100,000 people per year.
A)The death report
B)The incidence of fatalities
C)The mortality rate
D)The casualty index
Q3) As Alice ages,she has become more concerned about how to be a moral person and leave this world a better place because she existed.She is also invested in making a difference in the lives of others and helping them understand that life is worth living.Although she does not attend church,Alice is a __________ person.
A)spiritual
B)religious
C)theological
D)committed
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