Module 1

Question 1

What is human development?

Answer 1

The process of growth and change throughout the lifespan.

Question 2

True or False: Development is a linear process.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Name the three domains of development.

Answer 3

Physical, cognitive, and psychosocial.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The _____ stage of development is from birth to 2 years.

Answer 4

Sensorimotor

Question 5

What is the primary focus of cognitive development according to Piaget?

Answer 5

The development of thinking and reasoning.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of the psychosocial stage of development? A) Physical growth B) Emotional regulation C) Language acquisition

Answer 6

B) Emotional regulation

Question 7

What age range is associated with Erikson’s ‘Trust vs. Mistrust’ stage?

Answer 7

Infancy (0-1 year)

Question 8

True or False: Developmental milestones are the same for all children.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What does the term ‘nature vs. nurture’ refer to?

Answer 9

The debate over the influence of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) on development.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Vygotsky emphasized the importance of _____ in cognitive development.

Answer 10

Social interaction

Question 11

What is the significance of attachment in early development?

Answer 11

It influences emotional and social development.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which theorist is known for the hierarchy of needs? A) Freud B) Maslow C) Erikson

Answer 12

B) Maslow

Question 13

What is a critical period in development?

Answer 13

A specific timeframe during which certain skills or abilities must be developed.

Question 14

True or False: Adolescence is characterized by stable identity formation.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is the focus of the psychosocial theory of development?

Answer 15

The impact of social experiences across the lifespan.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The _____ stage occurs during ages 6 to 12 according to Erikson.

Answer 16

Industry vs. Inferiority

Question 17

What role do peers play in adolescent development?

Answer 17

Peers influence social skills, identity, and emotional well-being.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a stage in Freud’s psychosexual development? A) Latency B) Genital C) Cognitive

Answer 18

C) Cognitive

Question 19

What is the primary task during the ‘Identity vs. Role Confusion’ stage?

Answer 19

To develop a personal identity.

Question 20

True or False: Cognitive development stops in adulthood.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the role of scaffolding in learning?

Answer 21

To provide support that is gradually removed as the learner becomes more competent.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: According to Piaget, the ability to think logically about concrete events occurs in the _____ stage.

Answer 22

Concrete operational

Question 23

What is the impact of early childhood experiences on later development?

Answer 23

They can significantly shape emotional and social outcomes.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key feature of the formal operational stage? A) Abstract thinking B) Motor skills C) Sensorimotor skills

Answer 24

A) Abstract thinking

Question 25

What is the significance of resilience in development?

Answer 25

It refers to the ability to recover from adversity and adapt positively.

Question 26

True or False: All individuals progress through the same stages of development at the same age.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

Which of the following best describes Erikson’s concept of identity vs. role confusion?

Answer 27

B) An adolescent explores different values and roles

Question 28

According to Piaget, during which stage do children begin to use logical reasoning about concrete events?

Answer 28

C) Concrete operational

Question 29

Which of the following is associated with Vygotsky’s theory of development?

Answer 29

C) The zone of proximal development

Question 30

In operant conditioning, a behavior is more likely to occur again if it is:

Answer 30

C) Positively reinforced

Question 31

Which term refers to the biological unfolding of events according to age-related timelines?

Answer 31

A) Maturation

Question 32

According to Kohlberg, at the **preconventional** level of moral reasoning, decisions are based on:

Answer 32

C) Avoidance of punishment and desire for rewards

Question 33

Which of the following best illustrates a secure attachment in a 1-year-old?

Answer 33

B) Cries when the caregiver leaves and is comforted upon return

Question 34

What is the main focus of developmental psychology?

Answer 34

C) Changes in behavior and abilities over the lifespan

Question 35

Which of the following is most associated with **authoritative parenting**?

Answer 35

C) High control, high warmth

Question 36

What is the term for the ability to understand that quantity remains the same even when appearance changes?

Answer 36

C) Conservation