Development Psychology Review Questions and Studies

Explore important concepts in development psychology through a series of review questions covering sources of change, significant events, genetic and environmental studies, bio-ecological models, research methodologies, and statistical analysis used in meta-analysis.

• Psychology
• Development
• Studies
• Research
• Meta-analysis

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1. Week 1: Ungraded review questions

2. Can you explain your answer? Use your fingers to indicate your answer: 1=A, 2=B, 3=C, 4=D. After viewing the question, show me your answer in 15 seconds. Next, turn to your neighbor and you have one minute to convince him/her that you are right.

3. In the perspective of development psychology, what are the sources of change? A. Biological change B. Psychological change based on common experience C. Cultural influences D. Peer group or cohort E. All of the above

4. In 2002 the Boston Globe investigated and exposed the sex scandal of the Catholic Church. Is it considered a life- changing event? A. Yes B. No C.It depends

5. Which study support the genetic or nature argument? A. Early family study B. Twin studies C.Margaret Mead s Samoa study D. All of the above

6. Which study support the environmental, cultural, or nurture argument? A. Double Helix study B. Twin studies C.Margaret Mead s Samoa study D. All of the above

7. Which of the following is NOT a part of the five systems of bio- ecological model? A. Mirco B. Meso C.Exo D. Model

8. The researcher follows a group of cohorts for 20 years. She sends a survey to all participants every two years. This study is a _____. A. Cross-sectional study B. Longitudinal study C.Sequential study D. None of the above

9. What statistics is used in meta- analysis to show the overall effect? A. Effect size B. R-square C.Residual D. Compound symmetry