#1
Which of the following is a major theorist in developmental psychology?
B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
#2
Which of the following best describes the concept of nature vs. nurture in developmental psychology?
Nature refers to genetics, while nurture refers to environmental influences.
Nature refers to environmental influences, while nurture refers to genetics.
Nature and nurture both exclusively refer to genetics.
Nature and nurture both exclusively refer to environmental influences.
#3
Who is known for proposing the concept of 'stages of moral development'?
Sigmund Freud
Erik Erikson
Lawrence Kohlberg
Abraham Maslow
#4
Which theorist is associated with the concept of 'psychosocial development'?
B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
#5
Who is the founder of the psychoanalytic theory of personality?
Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
Alfred Adler
Karen Horney
#6
What is the term for the stage in Jean Piaget's theory where a child develops object permanence?
Sensorimotor stage
Preoperational stage
Concrete operational stage
Formal operational stage
#7
Which of the following is NOT one of Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development?
Integrity vs. despair
Generativity vs. stagnation
Isolation vs. intimacy
Rationality vs. irrationality
#8
According to Erik Erikson, what is the primary conflict in the stage of 'identity vs. role confusion'?
Trust vs. mistrust
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Initiative vs. guilt
Identity vs. confusion
#9
Which of the following is NOT a component of Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory?
Observational learning
Reciprocal determinism
Ego integrity
Self-efficacy
#10
In Piaget's theory, what is assimilation?
The process of altering existing schemas to fit new information
The process of incorporating new information into existing schemas
The process of forming new schemas
The process of forgetting old information
#11
What term refers to the unique combination of characteristics that defines an individual and influences their behavior?
Trait
Personality
Attitude
Temperament
#12
What is the term for a statistical concept in psychology that represents the extent to which observed differences among individuals are real and not due to measurement error?
Validity
Reliability
Consistency
Variance
#13
Who proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that intelligence is not solely based on a single, general ability?
Howard Gardner
Lewis Terman
Charles Spearman
David Wechsler
#14
What term is used to describe the consistent differences in behavior between individuals over time and across situations?
Stability
Reliability
Consistency
Validity
#15
According to Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, what is the zone of proximal development (ZPD)?
The gap between a child's actual developmental level and the level of potential development with guidance or support
The stage where a child gains object permanence
The stage where a child develops formal operational thought
The gap between a child's actual age and their mental age
#16
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'self-regulation'?
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior in accordance with social expectations
The process of identifying one's own strengths and weaknesses
The process of adapting to new environments
The ability to memorize and recall information efficiently
#17
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals are influenced by others to conform to group norms, even if it goes against their own beliefs or values?
Social facilitation
Group polarization
Social loafing
Conformity