Human Development throughout the Lifespan Quiz

Test your knowledge on lifespan development, Erikson's stages, Piaget's theories, and more. Explore key concepts in developmental psychology.

#1

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

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

At what age does the brain reach full maturity?

15 years old
20 years old
25 years old
30 years old
#3

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

Cognitive development
Social development
Puberty
Menopause
#4

Which of the following is a primary criticism of Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

It overemphasizes the role of culture
It ignores the influence of peers
It relies too heavily on qualitative research methods
It underestimates the role of reasoning
#5

Which of the following is a characteristic of middle adulthood according to Erikson's psychosocial theory?

Identity vs. Role Confusion
Integrity vs. Despair
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
#6

At what age do most children begin to exhibit stranger anxiety?

3-4 months
6-9 months
12-18 months
2-3 years
#7

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences lifespan development?

Genetics
Environment
Culture
Personality
#8

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Piaget's formal operational stage?

Abstract thinking
Logical reasoning
Egocentrism
Concrete operational thinking
#9

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

Attachment
Dependency
Affiliation
Connection
#10

According to Erikson, what is the primary crisis of young adulthood?

Initiative vs. Guilt
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Generativity vs. Stagnation
#11

What is the term for the cognitive ability to understand that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched?

Object permanence
Egocentrism
Assimilation
Accommodation
#12

Which of the following is NOT a stage of prenatal development?

Germinal
Embryonic
Fetal
Adolescent
#13

According to Piaget, during which stage do children begin to engage in symbolic play and develop language skills?

Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete operational
Formal operational
#14

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of grief proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross?

Denial
Bargaining
Acceptance
Isolation
#15

Which theorist is associated with the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?

Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Lawrence Kohlberg
#16

Which psychologist proposed the theory of psychosocial development that includes the stages of trust vs. mistrust and autonomy vs. shame and doubt?

Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
Sigmund Freud
Lev Vygotsky
#17

Who proposed the theory of psychosocial development that suggests individuals progress through eight stages of life, each characterized by a unique developmental crisis?

Sigmund Freud
Albert Bandura
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
#18

Which of the following parenting styles is characterized by high demands and low responsiveness?

Authoritative
Permissive
Authoritarian
Uninvolved
#19

According to Erikson, what is the primary crisis of late adulthood?

Generativity vs. Stagnation
Integrity vs. Despair
Industry vs. Inferiority
Ego integrity vs. Despair

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