Human Development Quiz

Test your knowledge with these developmental psychology questions covering Erikson, Piaget, Maslow, and more. Explore stages, theories, and key concepts.

#1

Which stage of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory corresponds to the age range of 3 to 6 years?

Initiative vs. Guilt
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Industry vs. Inferiority
Integrity vs. Despair
#2

Which theorist is known for the concept of the 'Zone of Proximal Development' (ZPD)?

Lev Vygotsky
B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
#3

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

Cognitive development
Puberty
Eriksonian stage
Identity crisis
#4

What is the term for the psychological conflict in Erik Erikson's stage of 'Generativity vs. Stagnation,' typically occurring in middle adulthood?

Intimacy crisis
Identity crisis
Generativity crisis
Stagnation crisis
#5

What is the term for the cognitive process in which individuals incorporate new information into existing schemas?

Accommodation
Assimilation
Adaptation
Abstract thinking
#6

What is the term for the process of creating new neural connections in the brain throughout life?

Myelination
Neurogenesis
Synaptogenesis
Neuroplasticity
#7

In Jean Piaget's stages of cognitive development, which stage is characterized by the ability to think logically, understand abstract concepts, and engage in hypothetical reasoning?

Sensorimotor
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
Preoperational
#8

During which stage of Sigmund Freud's psychosexual development does the Oedipus or Electra complex typically occur?

Phallic stage
Oral stage
Latency stage
Genital stage
#9

What is the term for the emotional bond that develops between an infant and their primary caregiver?

Cognitive attachment
Emotional attachment
Social attachment
Secure attachment
#10

According to Erik Erikson's theory, what is the main developmental task during the stage of 'Identity vs. Role Confusion'?

Establishing intimacy
Achieving autonomy
Developing a sense of identity
Building generativity
#11

What is the primary factor that influences the attachment bond between infants and their caregivers, according to John Bowlby's attachment theory?

Biological relatedness
Proximity and responsiveness
Cognitive development
Social comparison
#12

According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be satisfied before an individual can focus on higher-level needs such as self-esteem and self-actualization?

Physiological needs
Safety needs
Love and belongingness
Esteem needs
#13

According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which level is characterized by an individual making decisions based on a sense of duty, social norms, and laws?

Preconventional level
Conventional level
Postconventional level
Unconventional level
#14

In the context of social and emotional development, what is the term for the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and empathize with others?

Cognitive empathy
Emotional intelligence
Social cognition
Moral reasoning
#15

In the context of attachment theory, what is the term for a child's ability to use their primary caregiver as a secure base for exploration and return?

Secure base behavior
Attachment security
Exploration facilitation
Proximity seeking

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