Child Development Theories and Milestones Quiz

Infants explore the world through their senses and motor actions, developing object permanence.

Characterized by toddlers asserting independence and experiencing temper tantrums.

Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when not seen.

Insight involves a sudden realization or understanding of a problem's solution.

Erikson's theory focuses on the social and emotional aspects of development across the lifespan.

Walking is a major motor milestone, typically achieved after mastering other gross motor skills.

Attachment theory highlights the significance of secure emotional bonds for healthy development.

This stage belongs to Erikson's adulthood theory, not his psychosocial theory of development.

This period marks a significant increase in vocabulary acquisition and language comprehension.

Empathy is crucial for forming social connections and responding to others' emotions.

Vygotsky's theory emphasizes the importance of social interaction and cultural context in learning.

The microsystem includes the child's immediate surroundings and interactions.

Around this age, children start to recognize themselves as separate individuals.

Chomsky proposed that there is a limited window of time for language acquisition to occur effortlessly.