Unit 1 Psychology Test

Which of the following is a key milestone of Piaget’s sensorimotor stage?

• Egocentrism

• Abstract reasoning

• Object permanence

• Conservation

A child believes that pouring water into a taller glass makes it “more.” According to Piaget, this shows difficulty with:

• Egocentrism

• Conservation

• Classification

• Abstract reasoning

Which Piagetian stage is marked by the ability to think logically about concrete events but struggles with hypothetical ideas?

• Sensorimotor

• Preoperational

• Concrete operational

• Formal operational

In the formal operational stage, children begin to:

• Use symbolic thinking

• Engage in pretend play

• Plan for the future and reason hypothetically

• Struggle with reversibility

Kohlberg’s “obedience and punishment” orientation is most concerned with:

• Avoiding punishment

• Seeking approval

• Upholding universal ethical principles

• Self-interest

Which stage of Kohlberg’s moral development emphasizes laws and duty?

• Stage 1

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

• Stage 6

A teenager argues that laws should be changed if they are unjust. According to Kohlberg, this reasoning reflects:

• Preconventional morality

• Conventional morality

• Postconventional morality

• Egocentrism

Which of the following is NOT part of Erikson’s stages?

• Initiative vs. Guilt

• Industry vs. Inferiority

• Self-interest vs. Selflessness

• Intimacy vs. Isolation

Erikson’s stage of Adolescence centers on the conflict of:

• Trust vs. Mistrust

• Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt

• Identity vs. Role Confusion

• Integrity vs. Despair

Which Eriksonian stage focuses on forming close relationships in early adulthood?

• Industry vs. Inferiority

• Generativity vs. Stagnation

• Intimacy vs. Isolation

• Initiative vs. Guilt