MCQ Questions - Prenatal Period

Which of the following best reflects the core aim of developmental psychology?

• Predicting future behaviors solely from early childhood experiences

• Examining how humans acquire, retain, and apply knowledge

• Investigating consistent and transformative patterns across the lifespan

• Analyzing the biological roots of intelligence

What is a commonly observed consequence of low birth weight in infants?

• Enhanced reflex development and early motor maturity

• Delays in cognitive processing and increased vulnerability to illness

• Higher resistance to environmental stressors

• Intellectual disability

According to Hurlock, a developmental phase marked by instability and poor adaptability is called:

• Adjustment plateau

• Disequilibrium

• Transitional regression

• Social defiance

Which principle emphasizes that developmental patterns may vary due to inherited and environmental diversity?

• All development follows a linear path

• Individuals differ in biological makeup and lived experiences

• Development depends entirely on parental discipline

• Each person grows at the same pace in early childhood

How do social expectations during the prenatal period influence development?

• They determine fetal motor responses

• They shape parental behaviors and prenatal care choices

• They influence the timing of embryonic organ development

• They directly affect neural differentiation in utero

How can maternal stress during pregnancy impact fetal development?

• It has no significant effect on fetal health

• It may lead to behavioral issues in childhood

• It enhances fetal brain development

• It solely affects physical growth

What is the significance of the amniotic sac?

• Acts as a hormone regulator
  

• Provides nutrients

• Cushions and protects the fetus

• Delivers oxygen

Which event is unique to the germinal period?

• Formation of organs
  

• Implantation of blastocyst

• Fetal heartbeat

• Limb movement

According to Piaget, learning occurs when there is a balance between:

• Growth and decay
  

• Language and behavior

• Assimilation and accommodation

• Equilibrium and Equilibration

A child who cries when treated in a new way and later adapts is demonstrating:

• Learning

• Temperament

• Equilibrium

• Maturation