Child Development and Psychological Theories Quiz
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#1
Who proposed the theory of cognitive development?
Sigmund Freud
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
B.F. Skinner
#2
Which of the following is not a stage in Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development?
Integrity vs. Despair
Trust vs. Mistrust
Preoperational Stage
Industry vs. Inferiority
#3
What does Vygotsky’s concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) refer to?
The difference between what a learner can do without help and what he or she can do with help
The period of maximum cognitive development in children
The stages of physical development in early childhood
The innate reflexes that babies are born with
#4
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs does not include which of the following?
Physiological Needs
Safety Needs
Cognitive Needs
Esteem Needs
#5
In the context of language development, what is the term for the stage where a child begins to use two-word combinations?
Babbling Stage
Holophrastic Stage
Telegraphic Stage
Inflectional Stage
#6
Who proposed the Ecological Systems Theory, which emphasizes the influence of the environment on child development?
Urie Bronfenbrenner
Albert Bandura
John Watson
Abraham Maslow
#7
According to Attachment Theory, which attachment style is characterized by high anxiety and avoidance in relationships?
Secure Attachment
Avoidant Attachment
Anxious-Ambivalent Attachment
Disorganized Attachment
#8
Which psychologist is known for the concept of the 'social contract' in moral development?
Lawrence Kohlberg
Carol Gilligan
Erik Erikson
John Bowlby
#9
What is the primary focus of Erik Erikson's psychosocial stage called 'Initiative vs. Guilt'?
Developing a sense of trust
Exploring the world and taking on challenges
Learning to be autonomous and self-reliant
Establishing intimacy and relationships
#10
Who is associated with the concept of the 'sociocultural theory' and the idea of the 'zone of proximal development'?
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
B.F. Skinner
#11
What is the primary focus of Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development?
Psychosocial Conflict
Cognitive Development
Moral Reasoning
Social Attachment
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