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Which of the following is NOT a stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

Independence vs. Isolation

Explanation

Not a stage in Erikson's theory, rather it's Integrity vs. Despair.

According to Jean Piaget, which stage of cognitive development occurs during infancy?

Sensorimotor

Explanation

First stage, focused on sensory experiences and motor skills.

Which theorist proposed the concept of the 'Crisis of Trust vs. Mistrust' as the first stage of psychosocial development?

Erik Erikson

Explanation

Erikson introduced this as the first stage of his theory.

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

Puberty

Explanation

Marks the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Which parenting style is characterized by high demands and low responsiveness?

Authoritarian

Explanation

Strict rules with little emotional support or flexibility.

Who proposed the theory of moral development which consists of three levels: preconventional, conventional, and postconventional?

Lawrence Kohlberg

Explanation

Kohlberg's stages focus on moral reasoning.

Who proposed the theory of attachment, which suggests that infants form a strong emotional bond with a primary caregiver?

John Bowlby

Explanation

Emphasized the importance of early attachments.

Who proposed the concept of the 'Zone of Proximal Development'?

Lev Vygotsky

Explanation

Vygotsky introduced the concept in his sociocultural theory.

Which term refers to the process through which individuals internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of a given society?

Socialization

Explanation

It's the process of cultural transmission within a society.

#10

Which attachment style is characterized by a child showing distress when separated from their caregiver but being easily comforted upon their return?

Secure attachment

Explanation

Shows trust in caregiver's availability and responsiveness.

#11

What is the term for the process by which children learn gender roles and behaviors appropriate to their gender?

Gender socialization

Explanation

Involves learning societal expectations related to gender.

#12

In social learning theory, what is the term used to describe the process of learning through observation and imitation of others?

Social modeling

Explanation

Learning behavior by observing and replicating.

#13

According to Erik Erikson's theory, what is the central conflict of the 'Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt' stage?

Autonomy vs. Control

Explanation

Involves asserting independence while facing parental restrictions.

#14

What is the term for the process through which an individual's schema or understanding of the world is changed due to new information?

Accommodation

Explanation

Adjusting existing mental structures to incorporate new knowledge.

#15

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, at what level of moral development do individuals make decisions based on self-chosen ethical principles?

Postconventional

Explanation

Highest level, guided by personal ethical principles.

Developmental Psychology and Socialization Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

According to Jean Piaget, which stage of cognitive development occurs during infancy?

Which theorist proposed the concept of the 'Crisis of Trust vs. Mistrust' as the first stage of psychosocial development?

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

Which parenting style is characterized by high demands and low responsiveness?

Who proposed the theory of moral development which consists of three levels: preconventional, conventional, and postconventional?

Who proposed the theory of attachment, which suggests that infants form a strong emotional bond with a primary caregiver?

Who proposed the concept of the 'Zone of Proximal Development'?

Which term refers to the process through which individuals internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of a given society?

Which attachment style is characterized by a child showing distress when separated from their caregiver but being easily comforted upon their return?

What is the term for the process by which children learn gender roles and behaviors appropriate to their gender?

In social learning theory, what is the term used to describe the process of learning through observation and imitation of others?

According to Erik Erikson's theory, what is the central conflict of the 'Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt' stage?

What is the term for the process through which an individual's schema or understanding of the world is changed due to new information?

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, at what level of moral development do individuals make decisions based on self-chosen ethical principles?

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