Developmental Milestones Quiz

Test your knowledge of developmental milestones with this quiz covering physical, cognitive, and social-emotional domains. See how well you understand childhood development!

#1

At what age does a typical infant start to roll over?

1 month
3 months
6 months
9 months
#2

Which of the following is NOT a gross motor milestone?

Crawling
Walking
Saying first words
Standing
#3

At what age do most children start to use two-word phrases?

6-9 months
12-18 months
2-3 years
4-5 years
#4

Which of the following is NOT a milestone typically reached in the social-emotional domain of development?

Smiling responsively
Understanding simple commands
Imitating facial expressions
Showing separation anxiety
#5

At what age do most children start to engage in pretend play?

6-9 months
12-18 months
2-3 years
4-5 years
#6

Which of the following is NOT a fine motor milestone?

Grasping objects with fingers
Scribbling with a crayon
Walking independently
Using a spoon
#7

When do most children start to develop stranger anxiety?

2-3 months
6-9 months
12-18 months
2 years
#8

Which skill is typically developed first in infants?

Fine motor skills
Language skills
Gross motor skills
Social skills
#9

Which of the following is a milestone typically achieved during the sensorimotor stage of development?

Abstract thinking
Object permanence
Logical reasoning
Understanding conservation
#10

What is a characteristic of the industry vs. inferiority stage according to Erikson's psychosocial theory?

Trust vs. mistrust
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Initiative vs. guilt
Competence vs. inadequacy
#11

What is the typical age range for the emergence of parallel play in children?

6-12 months
1-2 years
3-4 years
5-6 years
#12

Which of the following is a milestone typically reached during the initiative vs. guilt stage according to Erikson's psychosocial theory?

Learning to trust caregivers
Exploring the environment
Developing a sense of purpose
Forming close relationships with peers
#13

What is a characteristic of the preoperational stage according to Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Concrete operational thinking
Understanding conservation
Egocentrism
Formal operational thinking
#14

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

The stage where children learn independently
The range of tasks a child can perform with assistance
The stage where children imitate adult behaviors
The range of tasks a child can perform alone
#15

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what is the hallmark of the concrete operational stage?

Abstract reasoning
Magical thinking
Conservation
Egocentrism
#16

According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary focus of the intimacy vs. isolation stage?

Developing a sense of trust
Forming close relationships
Exploring the environment
Achieving industry
#17

Which of the following is a milestone typically reached during the generativity vs. stagnation stage according to Erikson's psychosocial theory?

Developing a sense of initiative
Forming close relationships
Supporting the next generation
Exploring the environment
#18

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, what is the focus of the conventional level?

Personal desires and needs
Social norms and rules
Universal ethical principles
Individual rights and justice

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