Chapter 1

Question 1

A hypothesis is a(n):

a. replication of a scientific study
b. conclusion drawn from research
c. experiment
d. prediction that can be tested

Answer 1

d. prediction that can be tested

Question 2

Even though Chris has genetic markers that put him at higher risk for a particular disease, he never shows any signs of the disorder. What factor explains this:

a. environment
b. rearing
c. epigenetics
d. genes

Answer 2

c. epigenetics

Question 3

A researcher designed and conducted an experiement to determine whether 350mg of a certain drug would help patients with bipolar disorder. By designing and conducting the experiment, the researcher:

a. drew conclusions
b. confirmed the results
c. tested the hypothesis
d. demonstrated proof

Answer 3

c. tested the hypothesis

Question 4

Which type of research design combines the cross-sectional design with the longitudinal research design?

a. cross-sequential
b. cross-sectional
c. cross-longitudinal
d. meta-sequential

Answer 4

a. cross-sequential

Question 5

A person’s macrosystem includes;

a. the peer group
b. historical setting
c. school and church
d. political processes

Answer 5

d. political processes

Question 6

If a researcher finds that there is a correlation between secondhand smoke and children’s asthma, he can be certain that:

a. secondhand smoke causes children’s asthma
b. children exposed to smoke in utero often get asthma
c. secondhand smoke does not cause children’s asthma
d. asthma and secondhand smoke have some connection

Answer 6

d. asthma and secondhand smoke have some connection

Question 7

Even though Aaron eats well and exercises, by age 70 he developed type 2 diabetes. Clement, eats fast food and rarely exercises. At at age 70 his blood sugar levels are normal. What might account for these differences:

a. sex differences
b. cultural differences
c. cohort differences
d. differential susceptibility

Answer 7

d. differential susceptibility

Question 8

Dr. Henderson is curious to know more about how children develop over time. To avoid relying on opinion or personal bias, Dr. Henderson should:

a. have the children undergo psychoanalysis
b. use the scientific method to collect data and establish facts.
c. Read Dr. Spock’s book, Baby and child care
d. talk with many children’s parents

Answer 8

b. use the scientific method to collect data and establish facts.

Question 9

In Bronfenbrenner’s ecological-systems model, a hospital in the community is an example of which system/

a. the heath-care system
b. the exosystem
c. the ecosystem
d. the microsystem

Answer 9

b. the exosystem

Question 10

Which term is associated with Urie Bronfenbrenner’s ecological-systems approach?

a. extrasystems
b. intrasystems
c. microsystems
d. mastosystems

Answer 10

c. microsystems