Development

Question 1

What is the definition of development in psychology?

Answer 1

Development in psychology refers to the systematic changes and continuities in the individual that occur between conception and death.

Question 2

True or False: Development is only concerned with childhood.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What are the four main areas of development?

Answer 3

Physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The theory that emphasizes the role of biological maturation in development is known as __________.

Answer 4

Maturation theory.

Question 5

Who proposed the psychosocial development theory?

Answer 5

Erik Erikson.

Question 6

What stage of Erikson’s theory occurs during adolescence?

Answer 6

Identity vs. role confusion.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a stage in Piaget’s cognitive development theory? A) Sensorimotor B) Preoperational C) Postoperational D) Concrete operational

Answer 7

C) Postoperational

Question 8

What is attachment according to Bowlby?

Answer 8

A deep emotional bond that develops between an infant and their primary caregiver.

Question 9

True or False: Secure attachment leads to better social relationships later in life.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the primary focus of Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory?

Answer 10

The influence of social interactions and culture on cognitive development.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The ability to think logically about concrete events is characteristic of the __________ stage in Piaget’s theory.

Answer 11

Concrete operational.

Question 12

What is the term for the period of rapid physical growth during puberty?

Answer 12

Adolescence.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which of the following factors can influence a child’s development? A) Genetics B) Environment C) Parenting style D) All of the above

Answer 13

D) All of the above

Question 14

What is the primary focus of developmental psychology?

Answer 14

To study how people change and grow throughout their lives.

Question 15

True or False: Developmental milestones are the same for all children.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What is a critical period in development?

Answer 16

A specific time during development when an organism is particularly sensitive to certain environmental stimuli.

Question 17

Who is known for the theory of cognitive development?

Answer 17

Jean Piaget.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The process by which children learn from their environment and develop skills is called __________.

Answer 18

Socialization.

Question 19

What is the role of play in child development?

Answer 19

Play is essential for cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which attachment style is characterized by anxiety and avoidance? A) Secure B) Insecure-avoidant C) Insecure-resistant D) Disorganized

Answer 20

B) Insecure-avoidant

Question 21

What does the term ‘nature vs. nurture’ refer to?

Answer 21

The debate on whether genetics (nature) or environment (nurture) plays a more significant role in human development.

Question 22

True or False: Adolescents are more likely to engage in risky behavior due to brain development.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What is the significance of the zone of proximal development (ZPD)?

Answer 23

It is the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions is known as __________.

Answer 24

Emotional intelligence.

Question 25

What is the primary concern during the early childhood stage according to Erikson’s theory?

Answer 25

Initiative vs. guilt.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of formal operational thought? A) Abstract thinking B) Concrete reasoning C) Limited perspective D) Egocentrism

Answer 26

A) Abstract thinking