Midterm Exam on TPCA 2025

Carol is her 60th birthday speech believes that the most significant developmental changes occurred during his childhood and adolescence. He sees aging as a period of decline rather than continued growth. Which approach to human development does John's perspective represent?

• Life-span approach

• Dynamic approach

• Traditional approach

• Holistic approach

Aileen, a teenager, is focused on gaining new skills and experiences. Her parents emphasize that this stage is crucial for her development, as they believe that the most important changes occur in the early stages of life. Which approach to human development do Sarah's parents likely follow?

• Life-span approach

• Traditional approach

• Cognitive approach

• Contextual approach

Emily's parents emphasize that childhood is a time of rapid growth and learning, but they also encourage her to believe that every stage of life has opportunities for development and growth. Which approach to human development does this belief align with?

• Traditional approach

• Static approach

• Life-span approach

• Decline approach

A baby first gains control of their neck and head before being able to sit up or walk. This sequence of development is an example of which principle?

• Development takes place gradually

• Proximodistal pattern

• Cephalocaudal pattern

• Random development

An infant who can control their shoulder movements before being able to grasp objects with their fingers is an example of which concept?

• Development is relatively orderly

• Cephalocaudal pattern

• Proximodistal pattern

• Gradual development

A toddler who slowly progresses from crawling to walking over several months demonstrates which principle of development?

• Development takes place suddenly

• Development is random

• Development is relatively orderly

• Development takes place gradually

A child develops motor skills in a predictable sequence, such as rolling over, sitting up, crawling, and then walking. This sequence illustrates which developmental concept?

• Cephalocaudal pattern

• Proximodistal pattern

• Development takes place gradually

• Development is relatively orderly

Which of the following is a developmental task typically associated with infancy?

• Establishing a career

• Developing a sense of trust

• Building intimate relationships

• Achieving a sense of identity

During which stage of development is the task of achieving a sense of identity most critical?

• Infancy

• Adolescence

• Middle adulthood

• Late adulthood

Learning to walk and talk are key developmental tasks in which stage of human development?

• Infancy

• Early childhood

• Middle childhood

• Adolescence