Biological Foundations of Human Development Quiz

Explore developmental psychology with questions on prenatal stages, brain development, attachment, and more. Test your knowledge now!

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Which of the following is a primary sex characteristic?

Facial hair in males

Breast development in females

Increased muscle mass

Deepening of voice

What is the term for the inborn, automatic responses to a specific stimulus?

Reflex

Instinct

Habituation

Imprinting

Which parenting style is characterized by high demands and low responsiveness?

Authoritative

Permissive

Authoritarian

Uninvolved

During which stage of prenatal development does the neural tube form?

Zygote

Embryo

Fetus

Germinal stage

What is the role of oxytocin in childbirth?

Stimulating milk production

Uterine contractions

Regulating sleep patterns

Controlling body temperature

At what age is the peak of synaptic density reached in the human brain?

Infancy

Adolescence

Early adulthood

Old age

Which brain structure is crucial for memory formation?

Amygdala

Hippocampus

Thalamus

Cerebellum

What is the term for the process by which neurons become more efficient at transmitting signals?

Myelination

Synaptogenesis

Neurogenesis

Apoptosis

During which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development does the conflict of identity vs. role confusion occur?

Trust vs. Mistrust

Industry vs. Inferiority

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Generativity vs. Stagnation