Developmental Psychology

Which of the following is a primary physical milestone typically reached during adolescence?

• Learning to walk

• Onset of puberty

• Developing object permanence

• Menopause

What is the term for the process by which adolescents learn the behaviours, values, and norms of their society?

• Assimilation

• Socialisation

• Accommodation

• Sensitisation

Which of the following best describes the role of peer relationships during adolescence?

• They have little influence on identity formation.

• They provide opportunities for social learning and support.

• They are less important than family relationships.

• They only lead to negative behaviours.

At approximately what age do most Australian adolescents experience their growth spurt?

• 5–7 years

• 8–10 years

• 11–15 years

• 18–21 years

Which of the following is a cognitive milestone typically achieved during adolescence?

• Conservation of mass

• Abstract thinking

• Babbling

• Stranger anxiety

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males during puberty?

• Oestrogen

• Testosterone

• Insulin

• Progesterone

Which of the following is an example of emotional development in adolescence?

• Learning to tie shoelaces

• Developing empathy for others

• Mastering multiplication tables

• Learning to ride a bicycle

What is a common social challenge faced by adolescents in peer groups?

• Learning to speak

• Peer pressure

• Toilet training

• Attachment to caregivers

Which of the following physical changes is NOT typically associated with puberty?

• Increase in height

• Development of secondary sexual characteristics

• Loss of baby teeth

• Voice deepening (in males)

Which of the following best describes the importance of milestones in developmental psychology?

• They are only relevant in early childhood.

• They help track typical patterns of growth and development.

• They are the same for every individual.

• They are not influenced by environmental factors.