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Life Transitions and Development Quiz

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#1

What is the primary focus of developmental psychology?

Understanding growth and change over the lifespan
Explanation

Focuses on growth and change across lifespan.

#2

Which theorist is known for the stages of psychosocial development?

Erik Erikson
Explanation

Known for psychosocial development stages.

#3

What is the term for the period of cognitive development characterized by egocentrism in children?

Preoperational stage
Explanation

Cognitive stage with child egocentrism.

#4

According to Erik Erikson, what is the psychosocial crisis of adolescence?

Identity vs. Role Confusion
Explanation

Adolescent psychosocial identity conflict.

#5

Which concept refers to a period of identity exploration and experimentation common in adolescence?

Identity crisis
Explanation

Common identity exploration period in teens.

#6

What is the term for the period during which physical and sexual maturation is completed?

Adulthood
Explanation

Stage of complete physical and sexual maturation.

#7

What is the term for the period when physical and cognitive decline accelerates, and death becomes more imminent?

Elderhood
Explanation

Stage of accelerated decline and nearing death.

#8

Which attachment style is characterized by being indifferent to the caregiver's presence or absence?

Avoidant attachment
Explanation

Attachment style with caregiver indifference.

#9

Which theory suggests that individuals strive to fulfill their basic needs in a hierarchical manner?

Humanistic theory
Explanation

Hierarchy of needs fulfillment theory.

#10

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

Secure attachment
Explanation

Emotional bond between infant and caregiver.

#11

What is the term for a gradual, age-related decline in physical and cognitive functioning?

Senescence
Explanation

Age-related decline in cognition and body function.

#12

According to Piaget, during which stage do individuals develop the ability to think abstractly and hypothetically?

Formal operational stage
Explanation

Piaget's stage for abstract thinking development.

#13

Which factor is NOT considered a protective factor in resilience during life transitions?

Perfectionism
Explanation

Non-protective factor during life transitions.

#14

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, what is the highest level of moral development characterized by adherence to universal ethical principles?

Postconventional morality
Explanation

Highest moral level with universal ethical principles.

#15

Which theory emphasizes the role of culture in shaping cognitive development?

Vygotsky's sociocultural theory
Explanation

Theory emphasizing cultural impact on cognition.

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