Human Growth and Development Final Exam-FALL

Developmental theories aim to:

• Prove that human behavior is predetermined.

• Explain why people act and change over time.

• Promote a single theory as the only valid explanation.

• Control human behavior.

What are the contributions of Freud to the field of developmental psychology?

• Cognitive Theories

• Behaviorism Theories

• Psychoanalytic Theories

• None of the above

According to Jean Piaget, what is the main goal to achieve during the Sensorimotor stage?

• Object permanence

• Concrete operational thinking

• Egocentrism

• Conservation

Which theorist emphasized the importance of social interaction and scaffolding in learning?

• Jean Piaget

• Erik Erikson

• Lev Vygotsky

• Sigmund Freud

Which developmental theorist is associated with the Hierarchy of Needs, including physiological needs, safety, love and acceptance, esteem, and self-actualization?

• Abraham Maslow

• Maria Montessori

• Arnold Gesell

• Lev Vygotsky

Which theorist proposed the eight life stages, each with a unique psychological or social conflict to be resolved?

• Jean Piaget

• Erik Erikson

• Lev Vygotsky

• Abraham Maslow

During which stage of Erik Erikson's theory do individuals face the conflict of "Intimacy vs. Isolation"?

• Adolescence

• Early Adulthood

• Middle Adulthood

• Late Adulthood

Which theorist is known for the for learning through self-directed activities? (child directed lessons)

• Abraham Maslow

• Maria Montessori

• Arnold Gesell

• Jean Piaget

According to Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level includes physiological needs like air, food, water, and sleep?

• Safety and Security

• Love and Acceptance

• Physical Needs

• Psychological Needs

Which trimester is the mother's weight gain the highest?

• Mothers' reserves

• 3rd

• 2nd

• 1st