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Human Growth and Development Post-Quiz

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does developmental psychology mainly study?

a)

Mental disorders

b)

Behavior in social contexts

c)

Psychological changes across the lifespan

d)

Physiological processes

2.

Which stage of Erikson's theory is about finding your sense of self?

a)

Trust vs. Mistrust

b)

Initiative vs. Guilt

c)

Industry vs. Inferiority

d)

Identity vs. Role Confusion

3.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is shown as a:

a)

Circle

b)

Pyramid

c)

Line graph

d)

Flowchart

4.

In Vygotsky's theory, what is the term for tasks a child can do with help?

a)

Scaffolding

b)

Zone of Proximal Development

c)

Critical Period

d)

Operant Conditioning

5.

When is the prefrontal cortex fully developed?

a)

At 5 years old

b)

At 12 years old

c)

In the mid-20s

d)

In the late 30s

6.

What is the main focus of 'emerging adulthood'?

a)

Identity formation and independence

b)

Object permanence

c)

Physical growth

d)

Cognitive decline

7.

In developmental psychology, what is 'attachment'?

a)

The bond between peers

b)

The bond between parent and child

c)

The bond between siblings

d)

The bond between teacher and student

8.

During which stage do people explore their identity and values?

a)

Infancy

b)

Adolescence

c)

Middle Adulthood

d)

Late Adulthood

9.

What is a 'growth mindset'?

a)

Thinking intelligence can't change

b)

Believing abilities can improve with effort

c)

Thinking success is only genetic

10.

In Erikson’s theory, which stage is about forming close relationships?

a)

Integrity vs. Despair

b)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

c)

Identity vs. Role Confusion

d)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

11.

What does 'resilience' mean in developmental psychology?

a)

The ability to recover from stress and adversity

b)

The ability to avoid stress

c)

The ability to maintain a high IQ

d)

The ability to develop social skills

12.

What is it called when you know something exists even if you can't see or hear it?

a)

Egocentrism

b)

Object Permanence

c)

Conservation

d)

Assimilation

13.

Which stage in Erikson’s theory involves developing trust in early relationships?

a)

Trust vs. Mistrust

b)

Initiative vs. Guilt

c)

Industry vs. Inferiority

d)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

14.

Which activity best encourages preschoolers to interact?

a)

Eating nearby

b)

Counting to 20

c)

Group storytelling

d)

Coloring in the lines

15.

Which of these is a cognitive skill developed in preschool?

a)

Making a bracelet

b)

Sorting by shape

c)

Dancing

d)

Walking

16.

Which is a gross motor skill?

a)

Skipping

b)

Eating

c)

Writing

d)

Singing

17.

What is parallel play?

a)

Interacting with peers

b)

Playing near another peer without interaction

c)

Walking with a teacher

d)

Talking with peers

18.

In middle childhood, children need….

a)

Emotional language and coaching

b)

Validation of challenges

c)

Guided autonomy

d)

All of the above

19.

Which is a basic physiological need in Maslow’s Hierarchy?

a)

Earning respect from peers

b)

Feeling safe at home

c)

Getting enough food and water

d)

Having strong friendships

20.

What does the amygdala do in the brain?

a)

Controls muscle movement

b)

Processes emotions like fear and aggression

c)

Regulates heartbeat and breathing

d)

Interprets spoken and written language

21.

Which two stages have the fastest physical development?

a)

Adolescence

b)

Middle childhood

c)

Adulthood

d)

Infancy

22.

At which stage do people often feel nostalgic and reflect on their lives?

a)

Middle Childhood

b)

Old Age

c)

Adolescence

d)

Adulthood

23.

How can stress or anxiety affect emotional development in adolescence? Suggest 3 or more healthy coping strategies.

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24.

How do peer relationships affect social development in adolescence? How can friendships help or hurt a teen’s growth?

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25.

Who developed the theory of cognitive development in children?

a)

John Bowlby

b)

B.F. Skinner

c)

Jean Piaget

d)

Sigmund Freud

26.

Which of these shows fine motor skill development in young children?

a)

Jumping rope

b)

Drawing with a crayon

c)

Running fast

d)

Climbing stairs

27.

Which of the following shows conservation in cognitive development?

a)

Knowing a ball of clay has the same mass when flattened

b)

Learning to tie shoelaces

c)

Imitating animal sounds

d)

Recognizing familiar faces

28.

Which Piaget stage involves logical thinking about concrete events?

a)

Formal operational stage

b)

Preoperational stage

c)

Concrete operational stage

d)

Sensorimotor stage