Factors Affecting Human Development Quiz

Test your knowledge of developmental psychology with questions on factors influencing human growth, prenatal development, cognitive development, and more.

#1

Which of the following is not considered a factor affecting human development?

Genetics
Socioeconomic status
Climate change
Access to education
#2

Which of the following is an example of a socioeconomic factor influencing human development?

Temperature
Religious beliefs
Income level
Physical geography
#3

What is the term for the process by which individuals adapt to their environment?

Assimilation
Acculturation
Diversification
Dissolution
#4

What is the term for the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and attitudes?

Education
Assimilation
Acculturation
Maturation
#5

What is the term for the period of rapid physical and sexual maturation during adolescence?

Puberty
Menopause
Andropause
Midlife crisis
#6

What does the HDI measure?

Economic growth
Human development
Population density
Political stability
#7

Which theory of human development emphasizes the importance of social interactions?

Erikson's psychosocial theory
Piaget's cognitive development theory
Freud's psychosexual theory
Kohlberg's moral development theory
#8

Which of the following is a primary factor influencing prenatal development?

Parental education level
Prenatal nutrition
Adult height
Social media usage
#9

Which of the following factors is associated with improved cognitive development in children?

Excessive screen time
Nutritious diet
Lack of social interaction
Inadequate sleep
#10

What is the term for the concept that development is influenced by the interaction of genetic and environmental factors?

Nature versus nurture
Genetic determinism
Environmental absolutism
Interactionist perspective
#11

Which of the following is NOT a stage of Erikson's psychosocial development theory?

Trust vs. Mistrust
Integrity vs. Despair
Guilt vs. Inferiority
Identity vs. Stagnation
#12

What is a critical period in human development?

A specific time during development when a particular event has its greatest consequences
A period characterized by rapid physical growth
A phase when cognitive abilities decline
A time when environmental factors have minimal impact
#13

Which of the following is a risk factor for delayed motor development in infants?

Responsive caregiving
Low birth weight
Healthy diet
Regular medical checkups
#14

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be met before self-actualization can be achieved?

Esteem needs
Physiological needs
Safety needs
Belongingness and love needs

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