#1
Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial milestone in early childhood development?
Learning to walk
Developing a sense of trust
Beginning to read
Understanding abstract mathematical concepts
#2
Which theorist is associated with the concept of the 'psychosocial crisis' in early childhood development?
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Albert Bandura
Lev Vygotsky
#3
Which of the following is an example of symbolic play in early childhood development?
Building a tower with blocks
Pretending to be a doctor and treating a doll
Scribbling with crayons
Learning to count objects
#4
What is the term for the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, which develops during early childhood?
Empathy
Egocentrism
Sympathy
Altruism
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic of social-emotional development in early childhood?
Decreased interest in peers
Increased ability to regulate emotions
Decreased need for attachment figures
Decreased empathy
#6
What is the primary focus of psychosocial development during early childhood according to Erik Erikson?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Integrity vs. Despair
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
#7
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences psychosocial development in early childhood?
Parenting style
Genetics
Peer relationships
Physical environment
#8
During which substage of Piaget's preoperational stage does a child start to use language but still struggles with logic and egocentrism?
Symbolic Function Substage
Intuitive Thought Substage
Preconceptual Substage
Concrete Operational Substage
#9
Which of the following best describes the role of play in early childhood psychosocial development?
Play is purely for entertainment and has no developmental significance
Play is a way for children to imitate adults and learn adult responsibilities
Play allows children to explore their environment, develop social skills, and work through emotional experiences
Play is primarily a solitary activity and does not contribute to social development
#10
According to Vygotsky, what is the zone of proximal development (ZPD)?
The gap between a child's actual developmental level and the level of potential development
The stage when children imitate adults' behaviors and attitudes
The stage when children are able to think abstractly and logically
The gap between a child's development and that of their peers
#11
According to Erik Erikson, which stage immediately follows the 'Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt' stage in psychosocial development?
Initiative vs. Guilt
Industry vs. Inferiority
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Generativity vs. Stagnation
#12
What is the term for a child's ability to understand that an object's basic properties remain the same even if its appearance changes?
Conservation
Classification
Egocentrism
Centration
#13
According to Bowlby's attachment theory, which attachment style is characterized by distress when the caregiver leaves but indifference when they return?
Secure attachment
Avoidant attachment
Ambivalent attachment
Disorganized attachment
#14
Which of the following best describes the concept of gender identity development during early childhood?
Gender identity is fully formed at birth and remains stable throughout life
Gender identity develops gradually as children become aware of societal gender norms and expectations
Gender identity is primarily influenced by genetics and cannot be influenced by environmental factors
Gender identity is solely determined by biological sex and is not influenced by socialization experiences