Psychological Development and Social Behavior Quiz

Test your knowledge of developmental psychology with questions on Erikson's stages, Piaget's theory, attachment, social behavior, and more!

#1

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to social behavior according to the social learning theory?

Observation
Imitation
Punishment
Reinforcement
#2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of authoritative parenting style?

High responsiveness
High demandingness
Low warmth
Clear rules and expectations
#3

Which of the following is NOT a stage of Freud's psychosexual development theory?

Oral stage
Latency stage
Anal stage
Oedipus stage
#4

Which of the following best describes Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

It focuses on cognitive development during infancy.
It emphasizes the influence of unconscious conflicts on behavior.
It outlines a series of stages characterized by conflicts that must be resolved.
It highlights the importance of social interactions in shaping behavior.
#5

According to Jean Piaget, what is the primary process that drives cognitive development in children?

Behavioral conditioning
Socialization
Schema accommodation and assimilation
Operant conditioning
#6

In the context of attachment theory, what does the term 'secure attachment' refer to?

A child's ability to form close relationships with peers.
A parent-child relationship characterized by inconsistent responsiveness.
A child's tendency to avoid or ignore the caregiver.
A healthy and stable emotional bond between a child and caregiver.
#7

Which developmental psychologist proposed the theory of moral development that includes stages such as 'pre-conventional', 'conventional', and 'post-conventional' morality?

Albert Bandura
Lawrence Kohlberg
Lev Vygotsky
Sigmund Freud
#8

What is the term for the process through which people understand and evaluate themselves based on their perception of how others view them?

Self-concept
Self-esteem
Social comparison
Self-awareness
#9

What is the term for a phenomenon in which individuals exert less effort when working collectively in a group than when working individually?

Groupthink
Social loafing
Conformity
Deindividuation
#10

What concept in psychology refers to the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts, feelings, or motives to others?

Projection
Transference
Displacement
Introjection
#11

According to the social identity theory, what do individuals tend to do in order to maintain or enhance their self-esteem?

Distance themselves from in-groups
Emphasize differences between in-groups and out-groups
Seek social comparison with out-groups
Identify strongly with in-groups and derogate out-groups

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