Developmental Theories and Stages Quiz

Test your knowledge of developmental psychology with questions on Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, and more. Explore theories of cognitive and moral development.

#1

Who proposed the Theory of Cognitive Development?

Sigmund Freud
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
#2

Which stage of Erikson's Psychosocial Development is characterized by the conflict of Trust vs. Mistrust?

Adolescence
Infancy
Young Adulthood
Late Childhood
#3

Which of the following is not a stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Preconventional
Conventional
Postconventional
Subconventional
#4

Which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development occurs from birth to about 2 years of age?

Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
#5

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs begins with which of the following as the base level of needs?

Safety Needs
Physiological Needs
Belongingness and Love Needs
Esteem Needs
#6

In the context of Bandura's Social Learning Theory, what term is used to describe learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others?

Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Observational Learning
Reflective Learning
#7

What concept did Vygotsky introduce to describe the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner?

Conservation
Scaffolding
Zone of Proximal Development
Object Permanence
#8

According to Piaget, during which stage does a child begin to think logically about concrete events?

Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
#9

At what age does Erik Erikson's stage of Identity vs. Role Confusion typically occur?

Infancy
Early Childhood
Adolescence
Young Adulthood
#10

According to Bowlby's attachment theory, which attachment style describes a child who shows little or no distress when separated from their primary caregiver and does not seek proximity upon the caregiver's return?

Secure Attachment
Avoidant Attachment
Ambivalent Attachment
Disorganized Attachment
#11

Which Freudian stage is characterized by a focus on genital stimulation and the beginnings of sexual interest in the opposite sex?

Oral
Anal
Phallic
Latency
#12

Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory includes several environmental systems that influence development. Which system directly encompasses the interactions between a child and their immediate surroundings, such as family and school?

Macrosystem
Exosystem
Mesosystem
Microsystem
#13

Which theory emphasizes the importance of culture and language in the development of higher mental functions?

Behaviorism
Cognitive Development Theory
Social Learning Theory
Sociocultural Theory
#14

What term did Vygotsky use to refer to the tools of intellectual adaptation, allowing children to use the basic mental functions more effectively/adaptively?

Scaffolds
Psychosocial Tools
Cognitive Tools
Mediating Tools
#15

Which of the following is not considered a primary component of emotional intelligence, as proposed by Daniel Goleman?

Self-regulation
Motivation
Cognitive Dissonance
Social Skills
#16

What does the 'Strange Situation' experiment, developed by Mary Ainsworth, assess in children?

Cognitive Abilities
Attachment Styles
Moral Reasoning
Social Interaction Skills
#17

In the context of attachment theory, which attachment style is characterized by high anxiety and low avoidance?

Secure Attachment
Dismissive-Avoidant Attachment
Fearful-Avoidant Attachment
Preoccupied Attachment
#18

What is the primary focus of Mahler's Separation-Individuation Theory of child development?

The child's development through play
The child's moral development
The process of developing a distinct self from the primary caregiver
The development of cognitive skills through schooling

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