Human Development

Question 1

Shows extensive change from birth to adolescence, little or no change in adulthood and decline in late old age

Answer 1

Traditional Approach

Question 2

Believes that even in adulthood, developmental change takes place as it does during childhood.

Answer 2

Life-span Approach

Question 3

German psychologist that believes in the Life Span Perspective

Answer 3

Paul Baltes

Question 4

What are the major principles (characteristics) of Human Development based from Paul Baltes

Answer 4

Development is lifelong.
Development is plastic.
Development is multidimensional.
Development is contextual.
Development involves growth, maintenance, and regulation.

Question 5

growth starts from the head and moves down to the feet.

Answer 5

cephalocaudal

Question 6

growth starts from the head and moves down to the feet.

Answer 6

cephalocaudal

Question 7

growth starts from the torso, or the body’s center, and moves outwards, to the arms and the legs.

Answer 7

proximodistal

Question 8

growth starts from the torso, or the body’s center, and moves outwards, to the arms and the legs.

Answer 8

proximodistal