Lifespan Development and Psychological Concepts Quiz

Test your knowledge of developmental psychology with questions on Erikson, Piaget, attachment, cognitive biases, and more!

#1

Which stage of Erikson's Psychosocial Development is associated with the conflict of Trust vs. Mistrust?

Infancy
Toddlerhood
Preschool
Adolescence
#2

Which theorist is associated with the psychosocial stages of development, including the stage of Identity vs. Role Confusion?

Sigmund Freud
John Bowlby
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
#3

In the context of lifespan development, what does the term 'generativity' refer to according to Erik Erikson?

Self-discovery
Parenting and contributing to society
Identity formation
Elder wisdom
#4

What is the term for the stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreams, and heightened brain activity?

NREM-1
NREM-2
NREM-3
REM
#5

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

Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Albert Bandura
B.F. Skinner
#6

What is the term for the cognitive process that involves organizing and interpreting sensory information?

Perception
Memory
Learning
Thinking
#7

According to Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, which stage occurs during ages 7 to 11 and is characterized by logical thought and conservation?

Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
#8

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with mood regulation and is implicated in mood disorders such as depression?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#9

Which psychological concept involves the tendency to seek out and interpret information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or values?

Cognitive dissonance
Confirmation bias
Stereotyping
Social comparison
#10

What is the term for the process by which a fertilized egg becomes a multicellular organism through cell division and differentiation?

Cognition
Fertilization
Mitosis
Embryogenesis
#11

According to Freud's psychosexual stages of development, which stage is associated with the resolution of the Oedipus or Electra complex?

Oral
Anal
Phallic
Latency
#12

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

Attachment
Separation anxiety
Socialization
Imprinting
#13

In the context of lifespan development, what is the 'midlife crisis' often associated with?

Adolescence
Young adulthood
Middle adulthood
Late adulthood
#14

What is the term for the cognitive distortion where an individual believes that everyone is constantly judging and criticizing them?

Catastrophizing
Personalization
Mind-reading
All-or-nothing thinking
#15

According to Kohlberg's stages of moral development, at what level do individuals make decisions based on avoiding punishment or seeking personal reward?

Preconventional
Conventional
Postconventional
Unconventional
#16

Which attachment style is characterized by a lack of trust in caregivers, a fear of rejection, and difficulty forming close relationships?

Secure attachment
Avoidant attachment
Ambivalent attachment
Disorganized attachment
#17

What is the term for the cognitive ability to understand and share the feelings of another person?

Empathy
Sympathy
Compassion
Apathy

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