#1
At what stage of prenatal development does the embryo become known as a fetus?
Embryonic stage
ExplanationTransition from embryo to fetus
#2
Which of the following is a primary sex characteristic?
Menstruation
ExplanationMenstruation is a primary sex characteristic
#3
Which of the following is NOT a stage of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory?
Independence vs. Dependence
ExplanationIndependence vs. Dependence is not a stage in Erikson's theory
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic of adolescence?
Identity exploration
ExplanationAdolescents often explore their identity
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic of middle adulthood?
Generativity vs. Stagnation
ExplanationMiddle adulthood involves generativity or stagnation
#6
Which of the following is NOT a cognitive change associated with aging?
Increase in fluid intelligence
ExplanationIncrease in fluid intelligence is not associated with aging
#7
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences prenatal development?
Adolescent stage
ExplanationAdolescent stage does not influence prenatal development
#8
Which of the following is NOT a physical change associated with puberty?
Decrease in muscle mass
ExplanationDecrease in muscle mass is not associated with puberty
#9
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the onset of puberty?
Estrogen
ExplanationEstrogen primarily triggers puberty
#10
According to Jean Piaget, in which stage do children begin to engage in symbolic play?
Preoperational stage
ExplanationSymbolic play starts in the preoperational stage
#11
What is the term for the process of forming emotional bonds between infants and caregivers?
Attachment
ExplanationAttachment is the bond between infants and caregivers
#12
What is the term for the period of uncertainty and questioning that occurs during adolescence?
Identity crisis
ExplanationAdolescence often involves an identity crisis
#13
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing lifespan development?
Physical attractiveness
ExplanationPhysical attractiveness does not influence lifespan development
#14
Which of the following is NOT a milestone of motor development?
Speaking in full sentences
ExplanationSpeaking in full sentences is not a motor development milestone
#15
What is the term for the process by which neurons become more insulated and efficient?
Myelination
ExplanationMyelination enhances neuron efficiency
#16
Which theorist is associated with the concept of the 'zone of proximal development'?
Lev Vygotsky
ExplanationZone of proximal development is associated with Lev Vygotsky
#17
According to Lawrence Kohlberg, which stage of moral development is characterized by adherence to societal rules?
Conventional morality
ExplanationAdherence to societal rules is characteristic of conventional morality
#18
According to Erik Erikson, what is the central conflict of adolescence?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
ExplanationIdentity vs. Role Confusion is the central conflict of adolescence
#19
What is the term for the process by which the brain eliminates unnecessary synaptic connections?
Synaptic pruning
ExplanationSynaptic pruning eliminates unnecessary synaptic connections