WorksheetsHuman Growth and Development Post-Quiz
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 19mins
What does developmental psychology mainly study?
Mental disorders
Behavior in social contexts
Psychological changes across the lifespan
Physiological processes
Which stage of Erikson's theory is about finding your sense of self?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Initiative vs. Guilt
Industry vs. Inferiority
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is shown as a:
Circle
Pyramid
Line graph
Flowchart
In Vygotsky's theory, what is the term for tasks a child can do with help?
Scaffolding
Zone of Proximal Development
Critical Period
Operant Conditioning
When is the prefrontal cortex fully developed?
At 5 years old
At 12 years old
In the mid-20s
In the late 30s
What is the main focus of 'emerging adulthood'?
Identity formation and independence
Object permanence
Physical growth
Cognitive decline
In developmental psychology, what is 'attachment'?
The bond between peers
The bond between parent and child
The bond between siblings
The bond between teacher and student
During which stage do people explore their identity and values?
Infancy
Adolescence
Middle Adulthood
Late Adulthood
What is a 'growth mindset'?
Thinking intelligence can't change
Believing abilities can improve with effort
Thinking success is only genetic
In Erikson’s theory, which stage is about forming close relationships?
Integrity vs. Despair
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Intimacy vs. Isolation
What does 'resilience' mean in developmental psychology?
The ability to recover from stress and adversity
The ability to avoid stress
The ability to maintain a high IQ
The ability to develop social skills
What is it called when you know something exists even if you can't see or hear it?
Egocentrism
Object Permanence
Conservation
Assimilation
Which stage in Erikson’s theory involves developing trust in early relationships?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Initiative vs. Guilt
Industry vs. Inferiority
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Which activity best encourages preschoolers to interact?
Eating nearby
Counting to 20
Group storytelling
Coloring in the lines
Which of these is a cognitive skill developed in preschool?
Making a bracelet
Sorting by shape
Dancing
Walking
Which is a gross motor skill?
Skipping
Eating
Writing
Singing
What is parallel play?
Interacting with peers
Playing near another peer without interaction
Walking with a teacher
Talking with peers
In middle childhood, children need….
Emotional language and coaching
Validation of challenges
Guided autonomy
All of the above
Which is a basic physiological need in Maslow’s Hierarchy?
Earning respect from peers
Feeling safe at home
Getting enough food and water
Having strong friendships
What does the amygdala do in the brain?
Controls muscle movement
Processes emotions like fear and aggression
Regulates heartbeat and breathing
Interprets spoken and written language
Which two stages have the fastest physical development?
Adolescence
Middle childhood
Adulthood
Infancy
At which stage do people often feel nostalgic and reflect on their lives?
Middle Childhood
Old Age
Adolescence
Adulthood
How can stress or anxiety affect emotional development in adolescence? Suggest 3 or more healthy coping strategies.
How do peer relationships affect social development in adolescence? How can friendships help or hurt a teen’s growth?
Who developed the theory of cognitive development in children?
John Bowlby
B.F. Skinner
Jean Piaget
Sigmund Freud
Which of these shows fine motor skill development in young children?
Jumping rope
Drawing with a crayon
Running fast
Climbing stairs
Which of the following shows conservation in cognitive development?
Knowing a ball of clay has the same mass when flattened
Learning to tie shoelaces
Imitating animal sounds
Recognizing familiar faces
Which Piaget stage involves logical thinking about concrete events?
Formal operational stage
Preoperational stage
Concrete operational stage
Sensorimotor stage
