Developmental Psychology and Prenatal Influences Quiz

Test your knowledge on prenatal psychology with these 15 questions covering stages, teratogens, milestones, and theories of development.

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Which of the following is a prenatal stage of development?

Adolescence

Infancy

Middle childhood

Embryonic

What is the term for the single cell formed by the union of sperm and egg?

Embryo

Zygote

Fetus

Placenta

Which of the following is a key developmental milestone typically reached during infancy?

Walking

Reading

Solving algebraic equations

Cooking

At what age do most infants begin to babble?

1 month

6 months

12 months

18 months

What is the term for the emotional and psychological process through which an individual comes to understand themselves as separate from their caregivers?

Identity formation

Attachment

Differentiation

Egocentrism

Which of the following is NOT a teratogen?

Alcohol

Caffeine

Vitamin C

Cigarette smoke

During which prenatal stage does the most rapid development occur?

Germinal stage

Embryonic stage

Fetal stage

Placental stage

What is the term for the process of forming strong emotional bonds with caregivers during infancy?

Secure attachment

Social referencing

Object permanence

Egocentrism

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, during which stage do children typically begin to engage in symbolic play?

Sensorimotor stage

Preoperational stage

Concrete operational stage

Formal operational stage

#10

What is the term for the process of cells becoming specialized for particular functions during prenatal development?

Mitosis

Differentiation

Ovulation

Implantation

#11

What is the term for the phenomenon in which a baby shows distress when separated from their primary caregiver?

Object permanence

Secure attachment

Separation anxiety

Social referencing

#12

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'egocentrism' in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

The tendency to believe that one's own perspective is the only correct perspective

The ability to understand that others may hold different beliefs

The capacity to think logically about concrete events

The inclination to learn through exploration and manipulation

#13

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

Trust vs. Mistrust

Initiative vs. Guilt

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Integrity vs. Despair

#14

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which stage is characterized by a focus on avoiding punishment and gaining rewards?

Preconventional morality

Conventional morality

Postconventional morality

Principled morality

#15

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

The stage at which children start to exhibit parallel play

The difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance

The period during which children develop object permanence

The stage at which children begin to engage in symbolic play