WorksheetsExploring Human Development Theories
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 36mins
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!)
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?
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Lev Vygotsky
John Bowlby
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?
Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
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?
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Mary Ainsworth
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?
grasping
sucking
stepping
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?
Assimilation
Attachment
Accommodation
Scaffolding
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?
3 months
6 months
12 months
24 months
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?
Conservation
Object Permanence
Abstract Reasoning
Egocentrism
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?
Secure Attachment
Avoidant Attachment
Ambivalent Attachment
Disorganized Attachment
When the germ cell from J-Lo combines with the germ cell of Marc Anthony, what is formed?
ovum
zygote
sperm
uterus
Demonstrate how children universally begin to represent humans in their drawings.

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?
Scaffolding
Conservation
Assimilation
Accommodation
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?
Egocentrism
Conservation
Object Permanence
Scaffolding
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?
Secure
Ambivalent
Avoidant
Disorganized
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:
Conservation
Egocentrism
Scaffolding
Attachment
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:
Descriptive
Experimental
Longitudinal
Correlational
17.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
What is this exchange between parent and infant?
Serve for Return
You Got Served
Serve and Return
Return and Serve
Karen is able to stack blocks, draw simple shapes, and use a spoon by herself. These abilities are examples of:
Cognitive milestones
Social milestones
Physical milestones
Emotional milestones
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?
Infancy
Early Childhood
Adolescence
Middle Adulthood
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:
Below the child’s current ability
Within the Zone of Proximal Development
Beyond the child’s potential
Not developmentally appropriate
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?
Secure
Avoidant
Disorganized
Ambivalent
Kaily did not develop a secure attachment with her caregivers during infancy. How might this impact her social relationships with peers in later childhood?
It leads to advanced cognitive skills
It may result in difficulties forming trusting relationships
It guarantees academic success
It has no effect on social development
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?
Piaget emphasized social interaction; Vygotsky emphasized individual discovery
Piaget emphasized individual discovery; Vygotsky emphasized social interaction
Both emphasized only biological maturation
Both believed learning is unrelated to development
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?
Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
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.
It leads to secure attachment
It may result in ambivalent or disorganized attachment
It has no impact on attachment
It ensures avoidant attachment
Sophia is able to tie her shoes, use utensils, and dress herself. These are examples of which type of developmental milestones?
Cognitive
Social
Physical
Emotional
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?
Developing trust in caregivers
Understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape
Believing that everyone shares the same perspective
Learning through social interaction
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.
16
20
23
28
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.
28
33
36
39
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?
temperament
maturity
personality
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:
conservation
object permanence
depth perception
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?
Harry Harlow
Mary Ainsworth
Konrad Lorenz
"Tadpole Person" demonstrates a _______ and ______ connection.
Kimberly understands her world primarily by grasping and sucking easily available objects. Kimberly is clearly in Piaget's ________ stage
preoperational
concrete operational
sensorimotor
formal operational
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?
0 - 5
2 - 6
1 - 4
0 -2
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?
This is normal. All kids cry. Don't make a big deal out of it.
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.
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.
Tell her to relax, Celene is fine once she gets to school.
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?
Developing gross motor skills
Language acquisition
Attachment formation
Understanding abstract concepts
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?
Developing motor skills
Building vocabulary
Understanding and managing emotions
Learning mathematical concepts
_______ believed that each stage of development includes a personal crisis.
Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
B. F. Skinner
Erik Erikson
According to Erik Erikson, what is the primary developmental challenge during the first year of life?
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt
Trust vs. Mistrust
Industry vs. Inferiority
Which learning theory suggests that learning occurs through observation and imitation?
Cognitivism
Social Learning
Humanism
Constructivism
The best way to learn about children is to read books about them.
True
False
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.
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)
