Stages and Patterns in Human Development Quiz

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Which stage of development occurs during infancy?

Adolescence

Middle adulthood

Early childhood

Late adulthood

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During which stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory do individuals typically experience the conflict of 'integrity versus despair'?

Young adulthood

Middle adulthood

Late adulthood

Adolescence

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Which stage of Freud's psychosexual theory occurs during the age range of 3 to 6 years and is characterized by the focus on the genitals?

Oral stage

Anal stage

Phallic stage

Latency stage

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Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory occurs during adolescence and involves the conflict of 'identity versus role confusion'?

Autonomy versus shame and doubt

Integrity versus despair

Generativity versus stagnation

Identity versus role confusion

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During which stage of Freud's psychosexual theory does the Oedipus or Electra complex typically occur?

Oral stage

Anal stage

Phallic stage

Latency stage

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the sensorimotor stage according to Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Abstract thinking

Object permanence

Forming logical arguments

Moral reasoning

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According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary conflict during the stage of 'identity versus role confusion'?

Integrity versus despair

Autonomy versus shame and doubt

Generativity versus stagnation

Identity versus role confusion

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What is the primary focus of the 'trust versus mistrust' stage in Erikson's psychosocial theory?

Developing autonomy

Forming intimate relationships

Establishing a sense of identity

Building basic trust in the world

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Which theorist is associated with the concept of 'zone of proximal development'?

Jean Piaget

Lev Vygotsky

Erik Erikson

Lawrence Kohlberg

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According to Vygotsky, what is the role of culture in cognitive development?

It has no significant impact on cognitive development.

It provides the basic framework for cognitive development.

It influences cognitive development through social interactions.

It determines the genetic factors that influence cognitive development.

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#11

Which of the following is a criticism of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

It underestimates the role of social interactions in development.

It overemphasizes the role of cultural influences.

It lacks empirical support.

It overemphasizes the importance of biological factors.

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#12

In Kohlberg's theory of moral development, at which level do individuals follow rules to avoid punishment?

Preconventional level

Conventional level

Postconventional level

Transconventional level

#13

According to Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, which system involves interactions with immediate surroundings, such as family, friends, and school?

Microsystem

Mesosystem

Exosystem

Macrosystem

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#14

According to Bowlby's attachment theory, what is the primary function of attachment behaviors?

To fulfill physiological needs

To facilitate social learning

To provide emotional security

To assert dominance in social groups

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#15

Which of the following is NOT a stage in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Esteem needs

Safety needs

Social needs

Intellectual needs

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#16

Which theorist proposed the concept of the 'crisis of industry versus inferiority' during middle childhood?

Erik Erikson

Jean Piaget

Lev Vygotsky

Lawrence Kohlberg

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#17

According to Marcia's theory of identity statuses, what characterizes the 'identity foreclosure' status?

Exploration of various identities without commitment

Experiencing a crisis and committing to an identity

Accepting an identity without exploring other options

Experiencing a state of confusion without committing to an identity

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Stages and Patterns in Human Development Quiz

Which stage of development occurs during infancy?

During which stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory do individuals typically experience the conflict of 'integrity versus despair'?

Which stage of Freud's psychosexual theory occurs during the age range of 3 to 6 years and is characterized by the focus on the genitals?

Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory occurs during adolescence and involves the conflict of 'identity versus role confusion'?

During which stage of Freud's psychosexual theory does the Oedipus or Electra complex typically occur?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the sensorimotor stage according to Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary conflict during the stage of 'identity versus role confusion'?

What is the primary focus of the 'trust versus mistrust' stage in Erikson's psychosocial theory?

Which theorist is associated with the concept of 'zone of proximal development'?

According to Vygotsky, what is the role of culture in cognitive development?

Which of the following is a criticism of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

In Kohlberg's theory of moral development, at which level do individuals follow rules to avoid punishment?

According to Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, which system involves interactions with immediate surroundings, such as family, friends, and school?

According to Bowlby's attachment theory, what is the primary function of attachment behaviors?

Which of the following is NOT a stage in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Which theorist proposed the concept of the 'crisis of industry versus inferiority' during middle childhood?

According to Marcia's theory of identity statuses, what characterizes the 'identity foreclosure' status?

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