BAPSY Dynamics of Human Development and Behavior 5

Question 1

Which concept describes the cumulative advantage or disadvantage in health, resources, and opportunities that accumulates as people age?

Accepted Answer

Cumulative inequality

Answer

Cumulative inequality theory holds that social advantages and disadvantages compound over time, producing increasingly divergent outcomes among older adults.

Question 2

A child raised with consistent rules but warm emotional support is most likely to develop which personality traits according to developmental research?

Accepted Answer

High self-esteem, independence, and social competence

Answer

Authoritative parenting—combining warmth with clear structure—is consistently linked to high self-esteem, social competence, and autonomous decision-making.

Question 3

According to Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, which component involves applying mental processes to everyday real-world situations?

Accepted Answer

Practical intelligence

Answer

Practical intelligence (sometimes called 'street smarts') refers to the ability to apply knowledge effectively in everyday, real-world contexts.

Question 4

The phenomenon called 'reminiscence bump' refers to the finding that older adults have the best recall for autobiographical events that occurred during:

Accepted Answer

Late adolescence and early adulthood (ages 15–25)

Answer

The reminiscence bump describes older adults' enhanced recall of events from late adolescence and early adulthood, a period rich in novel identity-forming experiences.

Question 5

Which developmental concept explains why children raised in the same family can turn out very differently in personality due to unique individual experiences?

Accepted Answer

Nonshared environmental influences

Answer

Nonshared environmental influences are the experiences unique to each individual child within a family, such as different peer groups, teachers, or birth-order effects.

BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY Dynamics of Human Development and Behavior 5