Theoretical Perspectives and Principles in Child Development Quiz

Test your knowledge on Piaget, Erikson, and more with questions on cognitive, psychosocial theories, and developmental principles.

#1

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which stage occurs during infancy?

Concrete operational stage
Formal operational stage
Sensorimotor stage
Preoperational stage
#2

Who proposed the socio-cultural theory of cognitive development?

Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Erik Erikson
Albert Bandura
#3

Which of the following is NOT one of the four parenting styles proposed by Diana Baumrind?

Authoritarian
Permissive
Neglectful
Democratic
#4

What does the term 'critical period' refer to in child development?

A specific period when certain experiences must occur for development to proceed normally
A period when children are particularly critical of their environment
A time when children are highly susceptible to criticism from others
A period characterized by intense critical thinking skills
#5

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

Erik Erikson
Urie Bronfenbrenner
Lev Vygotsky
Diana Baumrind
#6

What does the term 'temperament' refer to in the context of child development?

Biologically based tendencies to respond to certain situations in similar ways
The ability to control one's emotions and impulses
The influence of cultural factors on personality development
The social roles and expectations associated with one's gender
#7

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of prenatal development?

Germinal stage
Fetal stage
Embryonic stage
Neonatal stage
#8

Which principle of development emphasizes that development is influenced by multiple factors interacting simultaneously?

Multifinality
Equifinality
Multidirectionality
Multifacetedness
#9

What is the concept of scaffolding primarily associated with in child development?

Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory
Erikson's psychosocial theory
Piaget's theory of cognitive development
Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory
#10

Which of the following is a key concept in Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory?

Zone of proximal development
Ethnic identity
Microsystem
Egocentrism
#11

According to attachment theory, what is the term for the tendency of infants to seek closeness to their caregiver and feel more secure when they are near them?

Secure attachment
Resistant attachment
Avoidant attachment
Attachment disorganization
#12

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, at what stage do individuals act in accordance with their own internalized ethical principles, regardless of external laws and rules?

Preconventional level
Conventional level
Postconventional level
Unconventional level
#13

What is the term for the process by which individuals maintain a balance between their internal psychological needs and the demands of their external environment?

Equilibration
Equifinality
Acculturation
Assimilation
#14

In Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary crisis during the stage of early adulthood?

Integrity vs. Despair
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Generativity vs. Stagnation
#15

According to Erik Erikson's theory, what is the primary task during the stage of adolescence?

Integrity vs. Despair
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
#16

What does the term 'theory of mind' refer to in the context of child development?

The ability to understand one's own thoughts and emotions
The ability to understand the thoughts and emotions of others
The ability to theorize about the nature of the mind
The ability to manipulate objects in the environment
#17

Who proposed the theory of psychosocial development, which includes stages such as trust vs. mistrust and intimacy vs. isolation?

Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Erik Erikson
John Bowlby
#18

According to Bandura's social cognitive theory, what term refers to the belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute courses of action required to attain designated types of performances?

Self-concept
Self-esteem
Self-regulation
Self-efficacy
#19

According to Jean Piaget, what is the term for the process by which new experiences are reinterpreted to fit into existing mental structures?

Assimilation
Accommodation
Adaptation
Scaffolding

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