Developmental Psychology of Early Emotional and Temperamental Traits Quiz

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#1

Which theorist is associated with the psychosocial theory of development?

Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Lev Vygotsky
Lawrence Kohlberg
#2

At what age range do infants typically start to exhibit separation anxiety?

3-6 months
6-9 months
9-12 months
12-18 months
#3

Which of the following is a primary emotion typically observed in infants?

Shame
Embarrassment
Anger
Contempt
#4

What term refers to the emotional bond that forms between an infant and their primary caregiver?

Temperament
Attachment
Separation anxiety
Emotional regulation
#5

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the 'fight or flight' response?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
GABA
#6

Which of the following is NOT considered an aspect of temperament?

Activity level
Sociability
Cognitive ability
Emotionality
#7

What is the term for an infant's tendency to be either easygoing or irritable?

Attachment
Temperament
Emotional regulation
Separation anxiety
#8

Which type of attachment style is characterized by an infant showing little to no distress when the caregiver leaves and avoiding them upon return?

Secure attachment
Anxious-ambivalent attachment
Anxious-avoidant attachment
Disorganized attachment
#9

What is the term for a child's belief about their own abilities and characteristics?

Temperament
Attachment
Self-concept
Emotional regulation
#10

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

Authoritative
Authoritarian
Permissive
Uninvolved
#11

According to Thomas and Chess, which temperament category describes infants who have regular routines, are adaptable, and are generally positive in mood?

Difficult
Slow-to-warm-up
Easy
Inhibited
#12

Who proposed the socioemotional selectivity theory, which suggests that as people age, they become more selective about their social relationships and prioritize those that are most emotionally satisfying?

Erik Erikson
John Bowlby
Urie Bronfenbrenner
Laura Carstensen
#13

According to Bowlby, what is the term for the behavior that infants display to ensure proximity to their caregiver?

Social referencing
Secure attachment
Proximity seeking
Internal working model
#14

What is the term for the sense of self that develops as individuals interact with others and society?

Self-awareness
Self-concept
Self-esteem
Self-regulation
#15

According to Erik Erikson, what is the developmental task of adolescence?

Integrity vs. despair
Identity vs. role confusion
Generativity vs. stagnation
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt

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