Child Development Theories and Concepts Quiz

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#1

Which theorist is associated with the concept of psychosocial development?

Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
#2

What is the primary focus of the ecological systems theory proposed by Urie Bronfenbrenner?

Cognitive development
Social relationships
Individual genetics
Innate instincts
#3

What is the primary focus of the psychodynamic perspective in child development?

Observable behavior
Internal mental processes
Innate instincts
Social relationships
#4

According to Erik Erikson, what is the central conflict during the 'Integrity vs. Despair' stage of psychosocial development?

Generativity vs. Stagnation
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Integrity vs. Despair
Trust vs. Mistrust
#5

Who is associated with the concept of 'Epigenetic Principle' in the context of psychosocial development?

B.F. Skinner
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
Urie Bronfenbrenner
#6

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what is the stage where a child begins to develop logical reasoning?

Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
#7

Who introduced the concept of the 'Zone of Proximal Development' (ZPD)?

Lev Vygotsky
John Bowlby
Urie Bronfenbrenner
Lawrence Kohlberg
#8

In Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, what is the crisis faced during the 'Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt' stage?

Trust vs. Mistrust
Initiative vs. Guilt
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Industry vs. Inferiority
#9

Who is known for the concept of 'Sociocultural Theory' and the idea of the 'More Knowledgeable Other' (MKO)?

Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Erik Erikson
#10

Who proposed the concept of 'Object Permanence' as a key milestone in infant development?

Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
John Bowlby
#11

According to Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development, what characterizes the 'Postconventional - Stage 5' level?

Social contracts and individual rights
Obedience and punishment
Conventional morality
Preconventional morality
#12

What is the main focus of attachment theory in child development?

Cognitive development
Social-emotional bonds
Motor skills development
Language acquisition
#13

According to Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development, at which stage does a child follow rules to avoid punishment?

Preconventional - Stage 1
Preconventional - Stage 2
Conventional - Stage 3
Conventional - Stage 4
#14

What is the primary emphasis of the behavioral perspective in child development?

Internal mental processes
Observable behavior
Innate instincts
Social relationships
#15

According to Jean Piaget, what is the term for the process by which existing cognitive structures are modified to fit new experiences?

Assimilation
Accommodation
Equilibration
Object permanence
#16

Who is known for the concept of 'Social Learning Theory' and the idea of observational learning?

Erik Erikson
Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
#17

In attachment theory, what is the term for a child's ability to use a caregiver as a secure base for exploration?

Secure attachment
Attachment security
Exploratory base
Secure base behavior

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