Moral Development and Self-Perception in Childhood Quiz

Test your knowledge on moral development theories in childhood psychology with questions on Piaget, Kohlberg, Erikson, and more. Explore key concepts and theories!

#1

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which stage is characterized by conforming to societal norms and laws to avoid punishment?

Preconventional morality (stage 1)
Conventional morality (stage 3)
Postconventional morality (stage 5)
Conventional morality (stage 2)
#2

Which psychologist proposed the concept of 'zone of proximal development'?

Albert Bandura
Lev Vygotsky
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
#3

Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory occurs during middle childhood and is focused on developing competence and skills?

Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Industry vs. Inferiority
Identity vs. Role Confusion
#4

What is the term for the cognitive structures that organize one's understanding of the world and guide one's behavior?

Schemas
Scripts
Metacognition
Heuristics
#5

According to Piaget, at what stage of cognitive development do children typically begin to develop a sense of morality and rules?

Sensorimotor stage
Preoperational stage
Concrete operational stage
Formal operational stage
#6

According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary task of adolescence in the 'identity vs. role confusion' stage?

Forming intimate relationships
Developing a sense of autonomy
Exploring and establishing a sense of self
Mastering cognitive skills
#7

According to Piaget's theory, at what stage of moral development do children believe that rules are fixed and handed down by authorities?

Preconventional morality
Conventional morality
Postconventional morality
Heteronomous morality
#8

Which of the following is NOT a component of moral identity according to social domain theory?

Moral reasoning
Moral emotion
Moral behavior
Moral reflection
#9

In Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary task of the 'autonomy vs. shame and doubt' stage during early childhood?

Developing a sense of industry
Establishing trust in caregivers
Achieving autonomy and independence
Building intimate relationships
#10

What is the term for the process by which children come to understand that people have thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that may differ from their own?

Theory of mind
Empathy development
Moral reasoning
Self-awareness
#11

Which parenting style is characterized by high demandingness and low responsiveness?

Authoritative
Permissive
Authoritarian
Neglectful
#12

What is the term for the ability to regulate one's emotions, behaviors, and thoughts in accordance with social and situational demands?

Emotional intelligence
Self-control
Impulse control
Cognitive flexibility
#13

Which theory emphasizes the importance of the parent-child relationship in the development of moral values and self-concept?

Social learning theory
Cognitive development theory
Attachment theory
Social domain theory
#14

What is the term for the process through which individuals come to understand their own and others' behavior in terms of internal characteristics, such as traits, abilities, and beliefs?

Self-concept
Self-esteem
Self-regulation
Self-schema
#15

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of moral development proposed by Carol Gilligan?

Preconventional
Conventional
Postconventional
Transconventional
#16

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

It doesn't account for cultural differences in moral reasoning.
It overemphasizes the role of punishment in moral development.
It neglects the influence of peers on moral reasoning.
It doesn't consider the impact of cognitive development on moral reasoning.
#17

Which theorist proposed the concept of 'moral disengagement' as a cognitive mechanism through which individuals justify unethical behavior?

Albert Bandura
Lawrence Kohlberg
Carol Gilligan
Albert Ellis
#18

Which of the following is NOT one of the dimensions of parenting identified by Diana Baumrind?

Responsiveness
Demandingness
Warmth
Control

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