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Psychology and Development Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When twelve-month-old Henry searches for a ball that rolled under the couch, what cognitive milestone is he demonstrating?

a)

Egocentrism

b)

Object permanence

c)

Animism

d)

Conservation

2.

A child who compares their school performance to that of peers and starts evaluating their own abilities is in which of Erikson’s psychosocial stages?

a)

Initiative vs. Guilt

b)

Industry vs. Inferiority

c)

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

d)

Identity vs. Role Confusion

3.

A therapist encourages a client to challenge their irrational beliefs and replace them with logical alternatives. This is most consistent with:

a)

Behavioral therapy

b)

Cognitive therapy

c)

Humanistic therapy

d)

Psychoanalytic therapy

4.

Malik often feels a persistent, uncontrollable sense of dread and worry about many areas of life. Which disorder fits best?

a)

Panic disorder

b)

Generalized anxiety disorder

c)

Specific phobia

d)

Major depressive disorder

5.

According to Albert Ellis, irrational thinking patterns are the primary cause of psychological distress. This belief is part of:

a)

Rational-emotive behavior therapy

b)

Client-centered therapy

c)

Behavior modification

d)

Free association

6.

To test her baby’s grasp reflex, Layla would:

a)

Touch the baby’s palm

b)

Rub the baby’s cheek

c)

Shine a light into the baby’s eyes

d)

Move a toy across the baby’s visual field

7.

Which of the following is considered an anxiety disorder?

a)

autism spectrum disorder

b)

ADHD

c)

Panic disorder

d)

major depressive disorder

8.

A parent who places clear rules but allows dialogue and warmth is best described as:

a)

Permissive

b)

Authoritarian

c)

Authoritative

d)

Neglectful

9.

A child with intense difficulty in social communication, limited eye contact, and insistence on sameness might be diagnosed with:

a)

Autism spectrum disorder

b)

ADHD

c)

Conduct disorder

d)

Bipolar disorder

10.

A preschooler asks their mom, “Do you like my drawing?” while she’s in another room. This illustrates:

a)

Egocentrism

b)

Conservation

c)

Theory of mind

d)

Accommodation

11.

A child distressed by her messy room repeatedly checks and straightens every item before bed. This is an example of:

a)

Phobia

b)

Compulsion

c)

Delusion

d)

Panic

12.

A person with social anxiety disorder is most likely to:

a)

Fear being judged by others in public settings

b)

Hear voices commanding them to act

c)

Be unable to recognize faces

d)

Repeatedly pull out their own hair

13.

Which therapeutic technique is often used to help clients confront fears in a safe, gradual way?

a)

Token economy

b)

Systematic desensitization

c)

Aversion therapy

d)

Flooding

14.

A teenager struggling to form their own identity separate from their parents is likely in which Eriksonian stage?

a)

Industry vs. Inferiority

b)

Identity vs. Role Confusion

c)

Autonomy vs. Shame

d)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

15.

According to cognitive theorists, depression is caused primarily by:

a)

Excess serotonin

b)

Traumatic childhood events

c)

Maladaptive thoughts and beliefs

d)

Learned helplessness

16.

A psychologist encourages unconditional positive regard and empathic listening. They are likely using:

a)

Gestalt therapy

b)

Behavior therapy

c)

Person-centered therapy

d)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

17.

A study found that job applicants who disclosed a history of mental illness were interviewed less frequently. This is an example of:

a)

Hindsight bias

b)

Self-fulfilling prophecy

c)

Mental health stigma

d)

Attribution error

18.

Which stage of development involves reflecting on one’s life and feeling either satisfaction or despair?

a)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

b)

Integrity vs. Despair

c)

Generativity vs. Stagnation

d)

Trust vs. Mistrust

19.

What is the best reason not to diagnose someone with a psychological disorder?

a)

Their behavior is biologically based

b)

Their behavior is culturally appropriate

c)

Their behavior causes no distress or dysfunction

d)

Their behavior is self-reported

20.

If a child believes that the amount of water changes when poured into a taller glass, they have not yet grasped:

a)

Egocentrism

b)

Object permanence

c)

Conservation

d)

Accommodation