#1
What is the primary focus of the attachment theory in developmental psychology?
The impact of genetics on behavior
The role of early relationships in shaping later development
The influence of cultural factors on development
The significance of physical maturation
#2
Which of the following is a criticism of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
Underemphasizing the role of social factors
Overemphasizing the role of genetics
Ignoring the importance of early experiences
Overreliance on longitudinal studies
#3
Who is credited with the concept of 'emotional intelligence' in the field of developmental science?
Daniel Goleman
Howard Gardner
Carol Dweck
Abraham Maslow
#4
Who proposed the concept of the 'ecological niche' as a way to understand a child's development within their environment?
Mary Ainsworth
Urie Bronfenbrenner
John Bowlby
Harry Harlow
#5
Who is known for the concept of 'psychosocial moratorium' in the exploration of identity during adolescence?
James Marcia
Erik Erikson
Lawrence Kohlberg
John Bowlby
#6
Which of the following is a key principle of developmental science?
Nature vs. Nurture
Single-factor theory
Static model
Isolation hypothesis
#7
What is the critical period in development referring to?
A specific time during development when a particular event has its greatest impact
The final stage of development
A random period with no significance
A period of slow growth
#8
What is the term for a child's ability to understand that a certain quantity remains the same despite changes in appearance?
Object permanence
Egocentrism
Conservation
Schema assimilation
#9
According to Erik Erikson's theory, what is the primary developmental task during the stage of 'Industry vs. Inferiority'?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Competence in academic and social skills
#10
Which developmental theorist proposed the psychosocial stages of development?
Lev Vygotsky
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
John Bowlby
#11
Who is known for the socio-cultural theory of development?
Erik Erikson
Albert Bandura
Lev Vygotsky
Jean Piaget
#12
In the context of developmental science, what does 'scaffolding' refer to?
A temporary support provided to help a child master a task
The final stage of development
The process of genetic inheritance
The transition from adolescence to adulthood
#13
Which theorist is associated with the concept of the 'Zone of Proximal Development'?
John Bowlby
Jerome Bruner
Urie Bronfenbrenner
Lev Vygotsky
#14
What is the term for a period of rapid physical and sexual maturation during adolescence?
Cognitive dissonance
Puberty
Eriksonian crisis
Identity foreclosure
#15
According to Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, what does the microsystem refer to?
The individual's immediate surroundings and relationships
The cultural values and beliefs
The larger societal institutions
The historical and cultural context