chapter 1 page 1 human behavior

What is the primary factor that determines maturation?

• Learning experiences

• Environmental influences

• Genetic factors

• Cultural standards

Which phase of development is characterized by individuals easily adapting to environmental demands?

• Equilibrium

• Early Childhood

• Adolescence

• Disequilibrium

What is a significant fact about early childhood development?

• It has no impact on later life.

• It is critical for establishing attitudes and habits.

• It is not influenced by genetic factors.

• It is solely based on learning.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of development?

• Ignorance to Knowledge

• Stagnation to Growth

• Pleasure to Reality

• Dependence to Self-direction

At what stage does the individual learn to take solid food?

• Infancy

• Late Childhood

• Babyhood

• Early Childhood

What is the age range for Early Adulthood according to the text?

• 18 to 30 years

• 20 to 40 years

• 15 to 25 years

• 18 to 40 years

Which developmental task is associated with Late Childhood?

• Developing fundamental skills in reading and writing

• Learning to walk

• Learning to take solid food

• Achieving emotional independence

What does the term 'developmental tasks' refer to?

• Tasks that are only physical in nature

• Tasks that are universally the same for all individuals

• Tasks that arise at specific life periods

• Tasks that are irrelevant to personal growth

Which of the following is a hazard associated with each phase of development?

• Physical, psychological, and environmental hazards

• Only psychological hazards

• Only physical hazards

• No hazards are associated

How does cultural change affect development?

• It has no effect on individual development.

• It is irrelevant to the learning process.

• It molds individual development to conform to cultural standards.

• It only affects physical development.