Human Development and Family Dynamics Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences family dynamics?

Culture
Religion
Weather conditions
Socioeconomic status
#2

According to attachment theory, what is the main consequence of insecure attachment?

Low self-esteem
High levels of aggression
Difficulty forming trusting relationships
Intellectual disability
#3

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which stage is characterized by the ability to think abstractly and logically?

Sensorimotor stage
Preoperational stage
Concrete operational stage
Formal operational stage
#4

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to conform to the group's norms and values?

Socialization
Groupthink
Individualism
Assimilation
#5

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals experience a sense of loss and grief when they retire?

Empty nest syndrome
Midlife crisis
Role confusion
Retirement adjustment
#6

Which of the following is a major milestone in Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory of development?

Oedipal Complex
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Trust vs. Mistrust
Latency Stage
#7

What is the primary focus of Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory?

Physical growth and development
Interaction between individual and environment
Psychosexual stages
Cognitive development
#8

Which of the following best defines the term 'adolescence'?

The period of rapid physical growth before puberty
The stage of life characterized by identity exploration and transition from childhood to adulthood
The period of cognitive development during early childhood
The stage of life when individuals experience midlife crisis
#9

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals experience a decline in cognitive functioning as they age?

Senescence
Egocentrism
Cognitive dissonance
Dementia
#10

Which of the following is a characteristic of authoritative parenting style?

High demand, low responsiveness
Low demand, high responsiveness
High demand, high responsiveness
Low demand, low responsiveness
#11

In family systems theory, what does the term 'enmeshment' refer to?

Healthy boundaries between family members
A family member's withdrawal from interaction
Overly blurred boundaries between family members
Open communication channels
#12

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the family life cycle?

Marriage
Divorce
Empty nest
Retirement
#13

What is the term for the loss of cognitive function that interferes with daily life?

Senescence
Cognitive dissonance
Dementia
Egocentrism
#14

According to Erik Erikson, what is the primary conflict in the stage of 'integrity vs. despair'?

Integrity
Despair
Stagnation
Isolation
#15

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be met before individuals can focus on higher-level needs such as self-actualization?

Safety needs
Belongingness and love needs
Physiological needs
Esteem needs

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