#1
Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial milestone in early childhood development?
Developing a sense of trust
ExplanationPsychosocial milestone involves building trust in early childhood.
#2
Which theorist is associated with the concept of the 'psychosocial crisis' in early childhood development?
Erik Erikson
ExplanationErik Erikson introduced the concept of psychosocial crisis.
#3
Which of the following is an example of symbolic play in early childhood development?
Pretending to be a doctor and treating a doll
ExplanationSymbolic play involves pretending and using imagination.
#4
What is the term for the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, which develops during early childhood?
Empathy
ExplanationEmpathy is the ability to understand and share others' feelings.
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic of social-emotional development in early childhood?
Increased ability to regulate emotions
ExplanationSocial-emotional development involves better emotion regulation.
#6
What is the primary focus of psychosocial development during early childhood according to Erik Erikson?
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
ExplanationErikson's primary focus is autonomy versus shame and doubt.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences psychosocial development in early childhood?
Genetics
ExplanationGenetics do not influence psychosocial development in early childhood.
#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
ExplanationLanguage use begins in the symbolic function substage.
#9
Which of the following best describes the role of play in early childhood psychosocial development?
Play allows children to explore their environment, develop social skills, and work through emotional experiences
ExplanationPlay aids in exploration, social skill development, and emotional processing.
#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
ExplanationZPD is the gap between actual and potential developmental levels.
#11
According to Erik Erikson, which stage immediately follows the 'Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt' stage in psychosocial development?
Initiative vs. Guilt
ExplanationThe stage following autonomy vs. shame and doubt is initiative vs. guilt.
#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
ExplanationConservation is understanding properties remain despite appearance changes.
#13
According to Bowlby's attachment theory, which attachment style is characterized by distress when the caregiver leaves but indifference when they return?
Avoidant attachment
ExplanationAvoidant attachment shows distress upon separation but indifference upon reunion.
#14
Which of the following best describes the concept of gender identity development during early childhood?
Gender identity develops gradually as children become aware of societal gender norms and expectations
ExplanationGender identity forms with awareness of societal gender norms.