#1
What is the main purpose of the Attachment Theory in developmental psychology?
To explain how children develop language skills
To describe how children form emotional bonds with caregivers
To explore how children develop cognitive abilities
To analyze how children learn through observation
#2
Which theorist is associated with the concept of 'Zone of Proximal Development'?
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
Albert Bandura
Lev Vygotsky
#3
According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the main conflict during adolescence?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Trust vs. Mistrust
Integrity vs. Despair
Initiative vs. Guilt
#4
Which of the following is NOT one of the attachment styles proposed by Mary Ainsworth?
Secure attachment
Ambivalent attachment
Avoidant attachment
Disorganized attachment
#5
What is the term for the emotional bond that forms between an infant and their primary caregiver?
Socialization
Attachment
Adaptation
Assimilation
#6
What is the term for the process by which individuals learn the norms, values, and behaviors of their culture?
Acculturation
Socialization
Assimilation
Adaptation
#7
Which of the following is NOT a stage in Erikson's psychosocial theory of development?
Initiative vs. Guilt
Industry vs. Inferiority
Identity vs. Isolation
Morality vs. Immorality
#8
What is the term for the stage in Erikson's psychosocial theory where a child learns basic skills such as walking and talking?
Industry vs. Inferiority
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt
#9
According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which stage is characterized by the ability to think logically about concrete events and grasp concrete analogies and perform arithmetical operations?
Sensorimotor stage
Preoperational stage
Concrete operational stage
Formal operational stage
#10
What is the concept of 'critical period' in developmental psychology?
A period during which certain experiences must occur for proper development
A period when children are most susceptible to peer pressure
A period when children begin formal schooling
A period when children show significant growth spurts
#11
Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in Kohlberg's theory of moral development?
Preconventional
Conventional
Postconventional
Conceptional
#12
What is the term for the cognitive bias where individuals believe their thoughts and beliefs are unique and special?
Egocentrism
Imaginary audience
Personal fable
Illusion of invulnerability
#13
Which of the following is a key feature of Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of development?
The importance of biological maturation
The role of social interaction and cultural context
The emphasis on individual exploration and discovery
The focus on innate instincts and drives
#14
In Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what is object permanence?
The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched
The ability to mentally represent objects and actions in one's mind
The ability to understand and interpret other people's emotions
The ability to distinguish between different shapes and colors
#15
What does the term 'scaffolding' refer to in the context of cognitive development?
Providing temporary support to help a child learn a task
Encouraging a child to explore their environment independently
Discouraging a child from engaging in risky behavior
Punishing a child for making mistakes
#16
What is the term for the cognitive distortion where individuals believe they are the center of attention and overestimate the extent to which others are interested in them?
Personal fable
Imaginary audience
Egocentrism
Illusion of transparency