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Exploring Human Development Theories

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are some words, phrases, or ideas that come to mind as you reflect on what you've learned over the past 7 weeks?
(I.E. What do you hope is on the midterm bc you know you know it!)

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2.

Celene and Eric are studying human development and come across a theory that outlines eight distinct stages, each with its own psychosocial challenge. Which psychologist is known for proposing this theory?

a)

Jean Piaget

b)

Erik Erikson

c)

Lev Vygotsky

d)

John Bowlby

3.

Karen is now able to solve math problems using objects she can see and touch, like counting blocks or sorting shapes. At what stage in Piaget’s theory does Karen begin to use logical thought about concrete events?

a)

Sensorimotor

b)

Preoperational

c)

Concrete Operational

d)

Formal Operational

4.

Citlaly is studying how children learn best in a classroom. She notices that when students work together and interact, they seem to understand new concepts more quickly. Which theorist's Social Development Theory, emphasizing the role of social interaction in learning, is Citlaly most likely applying in her observations?

a)

Erik Erikson

b)

Jean Piaget

c)

Lev Vygotsky

d)

Mary Ainsworth

5.

When Harper was born, the nurse noticed that whenever something touched the roof of Harper’s mouth, Harper would automatically begin to perform a certain reflex. Which reflex, crucial to an infant’s survival, is this?

a)

grasping

b)

sucking

c)

stepping

6.

Citlaly is a newborn who seeks comfort and security from her mother, especially when she is upset or frightened. Which term describes the emotional bond between Citlaly and her primary caregiver?

a)

Assimilation

b)

Attachment

c)

Accommodation

d)

Scaffolding

7.

Jeivann is observing his infant sister while his dad cooks dinner and wonders when she'll start to walk on her own. At what age might Jeivann notice his younger sister begin to walk independently?

a)

3 months

b)

6 months

c)

12 months

d)

24 months

8.

Elizabeth is playing with her favorite toy. When her mother hides the toy under a blanket, Elizabeth starts searching for it. According to Piaget, what key developmental milestone is Sophia demonstrating in the sensorimotor stage?

a)

Conservation

b)

Object Permanence

c)

Abstract Reasoning

d)

Egocentrism

9.

When Karen's caregiver leaves the room, Karen becomes visibly upset. However, when the caregiver returns, Karen quickly calms down and seeks comfort from them. Which type of attachment does Karen display?

a)

Secure Attachment

b)

Avoidant Attachment

c)

Ambivalent Attachment

d)

Disorganized Attachment

10.

When the germ cell from J-Lo combines with the germ cell of Marc Anthony, what is formed?

a)

ovum

b)

zygote

c)

sperm

d)

uterus

11.

Demonstrate how children universally begin to represent humans in their drawings.

12.

Kaily is learning to stack blocks. Her teacher provides hints and guidance to keep them from falling down, gradually reducing help as Kaily becomes more capable. According to Vygotsky’s theory, what is the term for this kind of support?

a)

Scaffolding

b)

Conservation

c)

Assimilation

d)

Accommodation

13.

Mariah pours water from a tall, thin glass into a short, wide bowl. She realizes that the amount of water stays the same, even though the shape of the container has changed. Which Piagetian concept does this demonstrate?

a)

Egocentrism

b)

Conservation

c)

Object Permanence

d)

Scaffolding

14.

After returning from a week-long business trip, Celene returns to her classroom and notices one of her students avoids eye contact and seems uninterested in interacting with her and seeks only the other teachers. Which attachment style is most likely being displayed by Celene's student?

a)

Secure

b)

Ambivalent

c)

Avoidant

d)

Disorganized

15.

Sophia, a 4-year-old, assumes that everyone at the playground can see the ice cream truck just like she does, even though some children have their backs turned. According to Piaget, this is an example of:

a)

Conservation

b)

Egocentrism

c)

Scaffolding

d)

Attachment

16.

Sam helps his nephew see how tall he's gotten by showing him his old baby clothes. This is an example of which type of research:

a)

Descriptive

b)

Experimental

c)

Longitudinal

d)

Correlational

17.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

17.

What is this exchange between parent and infant?

a)

Serve for Return

b)

You Got Served

c)

Serve and Return

d)

Return and Serve

18.

Karen is able to stack blocks, draw simple shapes, and use a spoon by herself. These abilities are examples of:

a)

Cognitive milestones

b)

Social milestones

c)

Physical milestones

d)

Emotional milestones

19.

Mariah is learning to do things on her own, like dressing herself and choosing her own snacks. According to Erikson, during which stage does the conflict of “Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt” occur?

a)

Infancy

b)

Early Childhood

c)

Adolescence

d)

Middle Adulthood

20.

Natalie is trying to solve a puzzle. She is working to complete it on her own, but with some hints from an adult, she manages to finish it more quickly. According to Vygotsky, this task is:

a)

Below the child’s current ability

b)

Within the Zone of Proximal Development

c)

Beyond the child’s potential

d)

Not developmentally appropriate

21.

Sydney is at a playground for the first time. She seems hesitant to explore the new environment and often returns to her caregiver for comfort and reassurance. Which attachment style is Sydney most likely displaying?

a)

Secure

b)

Avoidant

c)

Disorganized

d)

Ambivalent

22.

Kaily did not develop a secure attachment with her caregivers during infancy. How might this impact her social relationships with peers in later childhood?

a)

It leads to advanced cognitive skills

b)

It may result in difficulties forming trusting relationships

c)

It guarantees academic success

d)

It has no effect on social development

23.

Celene is observing two classrooms. In the first, children are encouraged to explore and learn on their own. In the second, children learn mainly through discussions and guidance from their peers and teacher. Based on Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories, what is the main difference in how these psychologists believe children learn?

a)

Piaget emphasized social interaction; Vygotsky emphasized individual discovery

b)

Piaget emphasized individual discovery; Vygotsky emphasized social interaction

c)

Both emphasized only biological maturation

d)

Both believed learning is unrelated to development

24.

Sydney is able to understand that her favorite toy still exists even when it's hidden under a blanket, but she does not yet realize that pouring the same amount of juice into a taller glass doesn't mean there is more juice. According to Piaget, which stage of cognitive development is Sydney most likely in?

a)

Sensorimotor

b)

Preoperational

c)

Concrete Operational

d)

Formal Operational

25.

Celene is a young child whose caregiver is sometimes attentive and loving, but at other times is distant and unresponsive. Evaluate the impact of this inconsistent caregiving on Celene's development of attachment styles.

a)

It leads to secure attachment

b)

It may result in ambivalent or disorganized attachment

c)

It has no impact on attachment

d)

It ensures avoidant attachment

26.

Sophia is able to tie her shoes, use utensils, and dress herself. These are examples of which type of developmental milestones?

a)

Cognitive

b)

Social

c)

Physical

d)

Emotional

27.

Eric pours water from a tall, thin glass into a short, wide bowl. Which of the following best describes what Eric understands if he knows the amount of water stays the same?

a)

Developing trust in caregivers

b)

Understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape

c)

Believing that everyone shares the same perspective

d)

Learning through social interaction

28.

Allyson and Eric's group is studying prenatal development in class and learn that the age of viability (the time from when a baby can survive if born early) begins as early as ___________ weeks. They wonder at what point a premature baby might have a chance of survival outside the womb.

a)

16

b)

20

c)

23

d)

28

29.

Karen's sister is expecting a baby, and her doctor tells her that if the delivery happens before _________ weeks of pregnancy, it will be considered a preterm birth.

a)

28

b)

33

c)

36

d)

39

30.

Celene is a psychologist observing how infants and children display characteristic patterns of emotional reactions and how they manage their emotions. What term does Celene use to describe these patterns?

a)

temperament

b)

maturity

c)

personality

31.

Karley is playing "peek-a-boo" and "hide-and-seek" with her baby cousin. These games are especially worthwhile activities because they help her baby develop a sense of:

a)

conservation

b)

object permanence

c)

depth perception

32.

Eric is a psychologist who wants to study how young children form emotional bonds with their primary caregivers. He decides to use a specific procedure that involves observing how a child reacts when separated and reunited with their caregiver in a controlled environment. Which psychologist originally designed this procedure, known as the strange situation, to observe early emotional attachment?

a)

Harry Harlow

b)

Mary Ainsworth

c)

Konrad Lorenz

33.

"Tadpole Person" demonstrates a _______ and ______ connection.

34.

Kimberly understands her world primarily by grasping and sucking easily available objects. Kimberly is clearly in Piaget's ________ stage

a)

preoperational

b)

concrete operational

c)

sensorimotor

d)

formal operational

35.

Karen is observing her baby sister, who is learning about the world by touching and looking at objects. What is the age range of the Sensory Motor Stage?

a)

0 - 5

b)

2 - 6

c)

1 - 4

d)

0 -2

36.

A mother of your student tells you she has been crying about going to school for the past week and she's worried that something has happened to make the child not like school. This is not usual behavior for her. You're not aware of anything that would cause her to feel that way.

What should you tell your student's mother?

a)

This is normal. All kids cry. Don't make a big deal out of it.

b)

Tell her to keep Celene home until she feels better about coming to school. You don't want to force her and you can't have a crying child all day.

c)

Tell her you are not aware of anything that has happened but you will watch Celene closely over the next few days and try to see if there is something unusual going on. Let her know you will get back to her.

d)

Tell her to relax, Celene is fine once she gets to school.

37.

During a preschool class, Celene and Eduardo are learning new skills. Which of the following is a key component of cognitive development in early childhood?

a)

Developing gross motor skills

b)

Language acquisition

c)

Attachment formation

d)

Understanding abstract concepts

38.

During a classroom activity, Sophia and Eric are learning about how to recognize and express their feelings. What is the primary focus of this aspect of their development?

a)

Developing motor skills

b)

Building vocabulary

c)

Understanding and managing emotions

d)

Learning mathematical concepts

39.

_______ believed that each stage of development includes a personal crisis.

a)

Albert Bandura

b)

Jean Piaget

c)

B. F. Skinner

d)

Erik Erikson

40.

According to Erik Erikson, what is the primary developmental challenge during the first year of life?

a)

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

b)

Initiative vs. Guilt

c)

Trust vs. Mistrust

d)

Industry vs. Inferiority

41.

Which learning theory suggests that learning occurs through observation and imitation?

a)

Cognitivism

b)

Social Learning

c)

Humanism

d)

Constructivism

42.

The best way to learn about children is to read books about them.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Maria is a social worker visiting the Chen family. The parents are strict about their 4-year-old daughter's behavior, have high expectations for respect toward elders, and emphasize family obligations over individual desires.

The child is well-cared for, healthy, and the parents are warm and loving, but they don't encourage the "independence" Maria learned about in her training.

43.

Using concepts discussed in lecture, analyze this scenario. What parenting style might Western frameworks label this as?

How might an asset-based, culturally responsive approach understand this family differently? (4-5 sentences)

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