Fundamentals of Lifespan Development Quiz

Test your knowledge with questions on Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky, Freud, Kohlberg, attachment theory, and more. Explore developmental psychology fundamentals.

#1

Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory occurs during infancy?

Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Integrity vs. Despair
Identity vs. Role Confusion
#2

In Freud's psychosexual stages of development, which stage occurs during the ages of 3 to 6 years?

Oral stage
Anal stage
Phallic stage
Latency stage
#3

Which developmental psychologist proposed the theory of moral development consisting of three levels and six stages?

Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
Lawrence Kohlberg
Lev Vygotsky
#4

What is the term for the concept in which children actively construct knowledge and understanding through their experiences?

Scaffolding
Zone of proximal development
Discovery learning
Constructivism
#5

Which of the following is a characteristic of the sensorimotor stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Abstract reasoning
Object permanence
Formal operations
Identity exploration
#6

Which of the following is NOT a milestone in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Sensorimotor stage
Preoperational stage
Concrete operational stage
Abstract operational stage
#7

According to Vygotsky, what is the zone of proximal development (ZPD)?

The gap between a learner's current ability and their potential development
The stage when a child can perform tasks independently
The period of rapid growth in physical development
The level of moral reasoning in Kohlberg's theory
#8

Which theorist is known for his/her ecological systems theory of development?

Jean Piaget
Urie Bronfenbrenner
Albert Bandura
John Bowlby
#9

What is the term for a period of temporary disruption in development due to negative experiences, such as stress or trauma?

Critical period
Sensitive period
Developmental milestone
Developmental delay
#10

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Conventional stage
Preconventional stage
Transcendental stage
Postconventional stage
#11

Which theorist proposed the socioemotional selectivity theory?

Lev Vygotsky
Erik Erikson
Lawrence Kohlberg
Laura Carstensen
#12

What is the term for the process of modifying existing schemas to incorporate new information?

Assimilation
Accommodation
Equilibration
Internalization
#13

Who proposed the theory of psychosocial development, emphasizing the importance of social relationships throughout the lifespan?

Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Lev Vygotsky
John Bowlby
#14

Who proposed the theory of socioemotional development, focusing on the importance of relationships, emotions, and personality development?

Lev Vygotsky
Erik Erikson
Urie Bronfenbrenner
John Bowlby

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