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Developmental Theories and Age Conceptualization Quiz

#1

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what is the term for the stage where a child is focused on sensory experiences and lacks object permanence?

Sensorimotor stage
Explanation

Early stage focusing on sensory experiences without object permanence.

#2

Who proposed the psychosocial theory of development, emphasizing the importance of social relationships throughout the lifespan?

Erik Erikson
Explanation

Erikson emphasized social relationships in lifespan development.

#3

According to Freud's psychosexual theory, what is the stage where children experience pleasure through the process of elimination?

Anal stage
Explanation

Stage where pleasure is derived from elimination processes.

#4

Who developed the theory of attachment, suggesting that infants form strong emotional bonds with their caregivers?

John Bowlby
Explanation

Bowlby proposed the theory of attachment.

#5

According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the crisis that occurs during infancy, where the primary task is to develop a sense of trust?

Trust vs. mistrust
Explanation

Infants' primary task: developing trust or mistrust.

#6

Which psychologist is known for his theory of cognitive development focusing on moral reasoning?

Lawrence Kohlberg
Explanation

Kohlberg's theory emphasizes moral reasoning.

#7

In Kohlberg's theory of moral development, what is the second level, where individuals conform to social norms to maintain social order?

Conventional morality
Explanation

Second level where individuals adhere to social norms for social order.

#8

According to the socioemotional selectivity theory, what influences older adults' goals and priorities?

Time perspective
Explanation

Older adults' goals are influenced by their perception of time.

#9

According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, what is the term for the difference between what a learner can do independently and what they can do with guidance?

Zone of proximal development
Explanation

Difference between independent and guided abilities.

#10

Which theory of aging suggests that cells have a limited capacity to reproduce and over time this leads to aging and death?

Programmed theories
Explanation

Aging is attributed to cell reproduction limits.

#11

In Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, which system involves interactions with immediate surroundings, such as family and peers?

Microsystem
Explanation

Immediate surroundings affecting development.

#12

According to evolutionary theory, what is the term for behaviors that increase the likelihood of survival and reproduction?

Adaptive behaviors
Explanation

Behaviors enhancing survival and reproduction odds.

#13

Which developmental theorist proposed the concept of zone of proximal development (ZPD)?

Lev Vygotsky
Explanation

Vygotsky introduced the concept of Zone of Proximal Development.

#14

Who proposed the ecological systems theory, emphasizing the influence of various environmental systems on development?

Urie Bronfenbrenner
Explanation

Bronfenbrenner emphasized environmental influences.

#15

Who proposed the theory of moral development that emphasizes moral reasoning and the influence of cultural norms?

Lawrence Kohlberg
Explanation

Kohlberg emphasized moral reasoning and cultural norms.

#16

Which developmental theory emphasizes the role of cultural context and social interactions in shaping cognitive development?

Vygotsky's sociocultural theory
Explanation

Cultural context and social interactions shaping cognition.

#17

Who proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that intelligence is not a singular trait but a combination of different abilities?

Howard Gardner
Explanation

Gardner proposed multiple intelligences theory.

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