Developmental Influences and Processes Quiz

Test your knowledge of developmental psychology with questions on Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Kohlberg, and more. Explore key concepts and theories!

#1

Which of the following is a key developmental milestone for infants?

Walking
Reading
Solving complex puzzles
Algebraic thinking
#2

What is the term for the emotional bond that forms between an infant and their primary caregiver?

Peer attachment
Secure attachment
Secondary attachment
Indiscriminate attachment
#3

What is the term for the period of rapid physical and sexual maturation that occurs during adolescence?

Menopause
Andropause
Puberty
Infancy
#4

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing prenatal development?

Nutrition
Prenatal care
Parental age
Educational background of grandparents
#5

What term refers to the process by which a child learns the social norms, values, and behaviors of their culture?

Acculturation
Socialization
Assimilation
Accommodation
#6

What is the primary focus of cognitive development according to Piaget's theory?

Social interactions
Physical growth
Language acquisition
Adapting to the environment through assimilation and accommodation
#7

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'scaffolding' in Vygotsky's sociocultural theory?

The gradual withdrawal of support as a child masters a task
Providing step-by-step guidance to complete a task
Using rewards and punishments to shape behavior
Encouraging independent problem-solving
#8

Which of the following is a characteristic of Kohlberg's preconventional level of moral development?

Moral decisions based on societal rules
Moral decisions based on avoiding punishment
Moral decisions based on maintaining social order
Moral decisions based on universal ethical principles
#9

What is the term for the cognitive distortion where an individual believes that everyone is constantly watching and evaluating them?

Personal fable
Imaginary audience
Egocentrism
Adolescent invincibility
#10

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in Freud's psychosexual development theory?

Oral stage
Anal stage
Latency stage
Identity stage
#11

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

Integrity vs. Despair
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Generativity vs. Stagnation
#12

Which theorist proposed the socioemotional selectivity theory, suggesting that as people age, they become more selective about their social relationships and prioritize emotionally meaningful ones?

Erik Erikson
Sigmund Freud
Carol Gilligan
Laura Carstensen
#13

According to Erikson, what is the primary crisis during the stage of young adulthood?

Integrity vs. Despair
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Generativity vs. Stagnation
#14

What term describes the process of changing existing schemas to incorporate new information?

Assimilation
Accommodation
Equilibration
Schema modification
#15

Who proposed the theory of psychosocial development, emphasizing the importance of social interactions and cultural influences?

Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Erik Erikson
B.F. Skinner

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