Question 1

In the continuity-discontinuity issue in development,continuity refers to _____,while discontinuity implies _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   abrupt change; stability
B)   gradual change; distinct stages
C)   qualitative change; quantitative change
D)   discrete stages; gradationsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

When researchers use surface labels such as "Blacks","Hispanics",and "Caucasians",they underrepresent the differences that exist among people within the same racial group.This practice is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   ethnic gloss.
B)   euphemization.
C)   acculturation.
D)   ethnic cleansing.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the "young-old" is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are people between 60 and 65 years of age.
B)   They have little potential for physical and cognitive fitness.
C)   They show considerable loss in cognitive skills.
D)   They can develop strategies to cope with the gains and losses of aging.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Erik Erikson's developmental theory consists of _____ stages that last from the first year of life to:

Accepted Answer

A)   seven; early adulthood.
B)   eight; late adulthood.
C)   six; adolescence.
D)   nine; death.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The first stage in Erickson's theory is:

Accepted Answer

A)   autonomy versus shame and doubt.
B)   initiative versus guilt.
C)   generativity versus stagnation.
D)   trust versus mistrust.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 1: Introduction

Which of the following statements about the "young-old" is true?

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In the continuity-discontinuity issue in development,continuity refers to _,while discontinuity implies _.

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When researchers use surface labels such as "Blacks","Hispanics",and "Caucasians",they underrepresent the differences that exist among people within the same racial group.This practice is referred to as:

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The first stage in Erickson's theory is:

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Erik Erikson's developmental theory consists of _____ stages that last from the first year of life to:

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Exam 1: Introduction

Which of the following statements about the "young-old" is true?

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In the continuity-discontinuity issue in development,continuity refers to _____,while discontinuity implies _____.

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When researchers use surface labels such as "Blacks","Hispanics",and "Caucasians",they underrepresent the differences that exist among people within the same racial group.This practice is referred to as:

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The first stage in Erickson's theory is:

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Erik Erikson's developmental theory consists of _____ stages that last from the first year of life to:

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In the continuity-discontinuity issue in development,continuity refers to _,while discontinuity implies _.

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