#1
Which theorist is associated with the psychosocial development stages?
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Sigmund Freud
Albert Bandura
#2
What is the term for the loss of cognitive function commonly associated with aging?
Dementia
Amnesia
Psychosis
Delirium
#3
Which of the following is a major criticism of the psychodynamic perspective in lifespan development?
It neglects the role of unconscious processes
It lacks empirical support
It overemphasizes the influence of genetics
It focuses too much on observable behavior
#4
What is the term for the cognitive process of adjusting existing schemas to incorporate new information?
Assimilation
Accommodation
Equilibration
Object permanence
#5
In the context of lifespan development, what is the term for the gradual, systematic process of change that occurs over time?
Evolution
Maturation
Adaptation
Development
#6
What is the main focus of the nature vs. nurture debate in lifespan development?
Genetics vs. Environment
Cognitive vs. Emotional
Nature vs. Nurture
Individualism vs. Collectivism
#7
Which of the following is NOT one of Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Industry vs. Inferiority
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Independence vs. Conformity
#8
Which of the following is a criticism of Kohlberg's theory of moral development?
It neglects the influence of culture
It focuses too much on emotions
It underestimates the role of reasoning
It doesn't consider individual differences
#9
At what age does the 'midlife crisis' typically occur, according to some psychological perspectives?
#10
What is the primary focus of the attachment theory proposed by John Bowlby?
Cognitive development
Emotional bonds between individuals
Personality traits
Social learning
#11
According to Piaget's cognitive development theory, which stage occurs during infancy?
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
Sensorimotor
Preoperational
#12
What is the concept of 'generativity' as proposed by Erik Erikson?
The ability to create new life
The desire for financial success
The concern for future generations
The pursuit of personal pleasure
#13
What is the primary focus of the socioemotional selectivity theory in adulthood?
Career development
Family dynamics
Emotional regulation
Social relationships
#14
Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory?
Microsystem
Exosystem
Mesosystem
Neighborhood
#15
According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, what is the zone of proximal development (ZPD)?
The difference between actual development and potential development
The stage where formal operational thinking begins
The period of adolescence
The transition from sensorimotor to preoperational stage