Psychological Development in Childhood Quiz

Test your knowledge on developmental psychology with questions on Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky, Bowlby, and more. Explore stages and theories.

#1

Which theorist proposed the stages of psychosocial development?

Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Sigmund Freud
Albert Bandura
#2

What is the approximate age range for the 'trust vs. mistrust' stage according to Erikson's theory?

Birth to 2 years
2 to 6 years
6 to 12 years
Adolescence
#3

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the preoperational stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Abstract thinking and logical reasoning
Development of object permanence
Egocentrism and lack of conservation
Mastery of complex problem-solving skills
#4

What term is used to describe the tendency for infants to seek closeness to their caregivers and show distress upon separation?

Secure attachment
Insecure attachment
Attachment disorder
Separation anxiety
#5

Which of the following is a key concept in the social learning theory proposed by Albert Bandura?

Zone of proximal development
Self-efficacy
Imprinting
Cognitive dissonance
#6

During which stage of moral development, as proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg, do individuals conform to social norms to avoid punishment or gain rewards?

Preconventional morality
Conventional morality
Postconventional morality
Amoral stage
#7

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive development milestone according to Piaget's theory?

Sensorimotor stage
Concrete operational stage
Social development stage
Formal operational stage
#8

According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, what is the role of language in a child's development?

Language is solely a product of individual cognitive processes
Language plays no significant role in development
Language shapes thought and is integral to development
Language development is independent of social interaction
#9

In Erikson's theory, what stage occurs during early childhood (3 to 6 years) and involves a conflict between initiative and guilt?

Trust vs. mistrust
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Initiative vs. guilt
Industry vs. inferiority
#10

According to attachment theory, what style of attachment is characterized by a lack of distress upon separation and avoidance of the caregiver upon return?

Secure attachment
Insecure-avoidant attachment
Insecure-resistant attachment
Disorganized attachment
#11

What term is used to describe the process of understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed?

Object permanence
Centration
Egocentrism
Conservation
#12

According to Erikson's theory, what is the primary conflict during adolescence?

Integrity vs. despair
Identity vs. role confusion
Generativity vs. stagnation
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
#13

What is the main focus of attachment theory proposed by John Bowlby?

The influence of peers on child development
The importance of cognitive milestones
The formation and impact of emotional bonds between children and caregivers
The role of culture in shaping child-rearing practices
#14

What is the term for the ability to understand that others have beliefs, desires, intentions, and perspectives that are different from one's own?

Theory of mind
Empathy
Moral reasoning
Social referencing
#15

What is the term for the cognitive ability to view oneself from the perspective of others and to understand how others perceive oneself?

Self-concept
Self-esteem
Self-regulation
Self-awareness
#16

According to Piaget, what cognitive ability develops during the concrete operational stage?

Abstract reasoning
Conservation
Object permanence
Theory of mind
#17

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, at what stage do individuals follow rules to gain approval from others?

Preconventional stage
Conventional stage
Postconventional stage
Autonomous stage

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