Introduction to Development Psychology

What is the main focus of developmental psychology?

• The study of mental illness

• The study of human growth and change across the lifespan

• The study of physical illnesses

• The study of past human behavior

Lifespan development begins at:

• Birth

• Infancy

• Conception

• Preschool age

A child learns to speak by imitating family members. This is an example of:

• Nature

• Nurture

• Stability

• Continuity

Which statement best represents continuity in development?

• A child suddenly learns how to ride a bicycle.

• A baby starts walking without any prior effort.

• A toddler's vocabulary grows slowly as they learn new words.

• A child moves directly from crawling to writing.

A person who was very shy as a child remains shy in adulthood. This is an example of:

• Change

• Nurture

• Continuity

• Stability