Child Development Milestones Quiz

Test your knowledge on child development milestones with questions covering various stages of cognitive, emotional, and social development.

#1

At what age do most babies start to roll over?

2 months
4 months
6 months
8 months
#2

Which of the following is a typical milestone for a 12-month-old child?

Walking independently
Using complex sentences
Reading short words
Solving simple math problems
#3

What is the approximate age when children typically start to engage in parallel play?

6 months
12 months
18 months
24 months
#4

Which of the following is a motor milestone typically achieved by 18 months of age?

Running smoothly
Throwing a ball overhand
Kicking a ball forward
Jumping with both feet
#5

Which of the following is a milestone associated with the emotional development of toddlers?

Understanding abstract concepts
Expressing empathy
Independently completing complex tasks
Using formal language
#6

What is the approximate age when children typically begin to engage in cooperative play?

12-18 months
2-3 years
4-5 years
6-7 years
#7

What is object permanence in child development?

The ability to recognize faces
The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight
The ability to walk without support
The skill of drawing recognizable shapes
#8

Which of the following is a milestone typically achieved during the sensorimotor stage according to Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Developing a theory of mind
Engaging in symbolic play
Mastering language skills
Understanding object permanence
#9

What is the approximate age range for the emergence of stranger anxiety in infants?

Birth to 2 months
3 to 6 months
7 to 9 months
10 to 12 months
#10

Which of the following is a characteristic of the preoperational stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Abstract reasoning abilities
Understanding conservation
Egocentrism
Formal operational thought
#11

What is the approximate age when infants begin to develop a pincer grasp?

3-4 months
6-7 months
9-10 months
12-13 months
#12

What is scaffolding in the context of child development according to Vygotsky?

The process of providing too much assistance to a child
The gradual withdrawal of support as a child becomes more competent
The process of teaching through direct instruction
The stage when children engage in parallel play
#13

According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary developmental task during infancy?

Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt
Industry vs. Inferiority
#14

According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, what is the role of the zone of proximal development (ZPD) in child development?

It refers to the stage when children develop object permanence.
It is the period during which children demonstrate egocentrism.
It indicates the difference between what children can do independently and with assistance.
It is the stage when children engage in symbolic play.
#15

According to Erikson's theory, what is the primary psychosocial crisis during the preschool years?

Initiative vs. Guilt
Industry vs. Inferiority
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Integrity vs. Despair
#16

According to Erikson, what is the primary psychosocial conflict during adolescence?

Identity vs. Role Confusion
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Integrity vs. Despair
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

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