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1. What is developmental psychology primarily concerned with?

A. The study of human thought processes B. The study of societal roles C. The study of changes in human behavior over time D. The study of political systems

2. Which of the following best defines the 'nature versus nurture' debate?

A. The influence of nutritional choices over genetics B. The comparison between cognitive and physical growth C. The relative impact of genetics versus environment on human development D. The differences between psychological and physiological changes

3. Which concept refers to the idea that development involves gradual, cumulative change?

A. Discontinuity B. Continuity C. Static development D. Unilinear development

4. Erik Erikson is known for his theory on:

A. Classical conditioning B. Psychosocial stages of development C. Cognitive development D. Behavioral conditioning

5. Which theory would suggest that aging is influenced by genetics, lifestyle, and historical context?

A. Biological theory B. Socio-cultural theory C. Ecological theory D. Psychodynamic theory

6. Which research method involves studying the same individuals over an extended period?

A. Cross-sectional study B. Longitudinal study C. Experimental study D. Correlational study

7. Which term best describes changes in an individual caused by genetic inheritance?

A. Nurture B. Nature C. Continuity D. Discontinuity

8. The concept of 'critical periods' in development suggests that:

A. There is a specific time for optimal learning of specific skills B. Learning can occur at any time equally well C. Adolescence is the most critical period for learning D. Adults cannot learn new skills

9. Which of the following is a focus of ecological systems theory?

A. Unconscious motivations B. Physical growth patterns C. Interactions within various environmental layers D. The role of genetics in personality development

10. 'Nature versus nurture' debates are most relevant to which aspect of human development?

A. Physiological changes B. Psychological changes C. Both physiological and psychological changes D. Neither, it is relevant only to sociological aspects

11. In the context of human development, what does 'multidirectional' mean?

A. Development is influenced by multiple theories B. Development can proceed in more than one direction at the same time C. Development requires multidisciplinary approaches D. Development is predictable and linear

12. 'Cognitive dissonance' is most closely associated with which psychological concept?

A. Social learning theory B. Ecological systems theory C. Psychosocial stages of development D. Cognitive development theory

13. What does the term 'socio-cultural forces' refer to in developmental psychology?

A. The impact of society and culture on individual development B. Social interactions that do not affect development C. The biological basis of social behaviors D. The discontinuous nature of cultural impact

14. What is the key purpose of the meta-analysis method in psychology?

A. To replicate previous experiments exactly as they were. B. To evaluate the effects of researcher bias. C. To synthesize findings from different studies on the same topic. D. To determine the psychological stability of researchers.

15. What are the benefits of publishing research in a peer-reviewed journal?

A. It guarantees funding for future research. B. It ensures that the research is scientifically sound before it is published. C. It allows researchers to avoid the peer review process. D. It ensures rapid dissemination without review.

What is your age?

$18-24$ $25-34$ $35-44$ $44-54$ $over$ $55$

What is your gender?

$Male$ $Female$ $Other$

what is your marital status?

$Single(never $ $married)$ $Married$ $Separated$ $Widowed$ $Divorced$

What is the highest level of schooling that you have completed?

$High$ $school$ $degree$ $or$ $equivalent$ $Some$ $college$ $but$ $no$ $degree$ $Associate$ $degree$ $Bachelor's$ $degree$ $(e.g.$ $BA,$ $BS)$ $Master's$ $degree$ $(e.g.$ $MA,$ $MS,MEd)$ $Doctorate$ $(e.g.$ $PhD,$ $EdD)$ $Other(please$ $specify):$

what is your annual household income?

$Less$ $than$ $\$25,000$ $\$25,000$ $to$ $\$50,000$ $\$50,000$ $to$ $\$100,000$ $\$100,000$ $to$ $\$150,000$ $\$150,000$ $to$ $\$200,000$ $More$ $than$ $\$200,000$ $Prefer$ $not$ $to$ $say$

What is your current employment status?

$Employed$ $full-time$ $(40+$ $hours$ $per$ $week)$ $Employed$ $part-time$ $(less$ $than$ $40$ $hours$ $per$ $week)$ $Unemployed$ $(currently$ $looking$ $for$ $work)$ $Unemployed$ $(not$ $currently$ $looking$ $for$ $work)$ $Student$ $Retired$ $Self-employed$ $Unable$ $to$ $work$

In which industry do you work?

Which region of the country do you live in?

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How many child(children) do you have?