Question 1

Who is credited with conducting the first systematic study of developmental psychology?&#10;A)charles darwin&#10;B)jean piaget&#10;C)john bowlby&#10;D)lev vygotsky

Accepted Answer

charles darwin&#10;

Question 2

One among the options is not dominated in the field with their extensive theories of human development.&#10;A)jean piaget&#10;B)lev vygotsky&#10;C)john bowlby&#10;D)b f skinner

Accepted Answer

B.F. Skinner is primarily known for his work in behaviorism and operant conditioning, rather than theories of human development. Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, and John Bowlby all made significant contributions to developmental psychology, focusing on cognitive development, sociocultural theory, and attachment theory, respectively.

Question 3

The id is the part of our personality which is made up of &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. drives.&#10;A)basic&#10;B)unconscious&#10;C)instinctual&#10;D)conscious

Accepted Answer

instinctual&#10;

Question 4

Erik Erikson (1902-1990) proposed a theory of development which emphasized the role of &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. .&#10;A)cognitive and behavioural factors in development&#10;B)cognitive factors in development&#10;C)social and cultural factors in development&#10;D)emotional factors in development

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson's theory of development, known as psychosocial development, emphasizes the role of social and cultural factors in development. He proposed that individuals go through eight stages of development, each characterized by a specific conflict that must be resolved. This theory highlights the influence of society and culture on personality development.

Question 5

Stages of psychosocial development: industry versus inferiority&#10;A)6 to 11 years&#10;B)adolescence&#10;C)young adulthood&#10;D)middle adulthood

Accepted Answer

The stage of industry versus inferiority is associated with the age range of 6 to 11 years, according to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. This stage focuses on children developing a sense of competence and skills through social interactions and schoolwork.

Question 6

Stages of psychosocial development: Basic trust versus mistrust&#10;A)1 to 3 years&#10;B)birth to 1 year&#10;C)3 to 6 years&#10;D)6 to 11 years

Accepted Answer

Basic trust versus mistrust is the first stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, occurring from birth to 1 year.

Question 7

Watson wanted to create an objective science of psychology and he believed that &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. events should be the focus of the study.&#10;A)experimental&#10;B)directly observable&#10;C)inner mental&#10;D)cognitive

Accepted Answer

Watson, the founder of behaviorism, emphasized the importance of studying directly observable events rather than inner mental processes to create an objective science of psychology.

Question 8

As per Piaget children's &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. development is progressing through four stages.&#10;A)physical&#10;B)emotional&#10;C)cognitive&#10;D)functional

Accepted Answer

Piaget's theory focuses on cognitive development, which describes how children's thinking progresses through four stages: the sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational stages.

Question 9

Sensorimotor stage of development is lasting from &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. of age.&#10;A)birth to about 2 years&#10;B)about 2 to 7 years&#10;C)about 7 to 11 years&#10;D)about 12 to 15 years

Accepted Answer

The sensorimotor stage of development, according to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, lasts from birth to about 2 years of age. During this stage, infants learn about the world through their senses and motor actions.

Question 10

Vygotsky emphasis the role of &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; in development of a child.&#10;A)cognitive element&#10;B)environment&#10;C)social interaction&#10;D)parents

Accepted Answer

Vygotsky's theory emphasizes the fundamental role of social interaction in the development of cognition, suggesting that community and culture play a central part in shaping a child's learning and development.

Question 11

Which is the developmental stage in Eriksons theory represent 1 to 3 years&#10;A)autonomy vs. shame&#10;B)initiative vs. guilt&#10;C)trust vs. mistrust&#10;D)identity vs. identity diffusion

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The answer of Which is the developmental stage in Eriksons...

Question 12

In which stage of Ericksons development theory an individual develop a sense of mastery over aspects of one's environment, cope with challenges and increase responsibility.&#10;A)autonomy vs. shame&#10;B)initiative vs. guilt&#10;C)trust vs. mistrust&#10;D)identity vs. identity diffusion

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The answer of In which stage of Ericksons development theory...

Question 13

An unconscious reflex action in newborn child i.e., If their palms are touched, they will make a very tight fist which is called as.&#10;A)unconscious reflex&#10;B)reflection action&#10;C)none of the above&#10;D)darwinian reflex

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The answer of An unconscious reflex action in newborn child...

Question 14

Which achievement is considered an important milestone in fine motor development?&#10;A)top-level reaching&#10;B)palmar grasp&#10;C)finger dexterity&#10;D)balancing

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The answer of Which achievement is considered an important milestone...

Question 15

&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. is a decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure to the same stimulus.&#10;A)habituation&#10;B)extinction&#10;C)discrimination&#10;D)negative learning

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The answer of &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. is a decrease in response to...

Question 16

Children are born with reflexes that allow them to suck and grasp and they begin to follow objects with their eyes. What are these reflexes known as&#10;A)simple reflexes&#10;B)biological reflexes&#10;C)motor reflexes&#10;D)primary circular reactions

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The answer of Children are born with reflexes that allow...

Question 17

Piaget's had a background in Biology. What he called this theoretical framework?&#10;A)emotional epistemology&#10;B)epistemology&#10;C)genetic epistemology&#10;D)social epistemology

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The answer of Piaget's had a background in Biology. What...

Question 18

What was Piaget's primary interest in human organisms?&#10;A)how knowledge developed&#10;B)how language developed&#10;C)how emotions developed&#10;D)how interpersonal relations developed

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The answer of What was Piaget's primary interest in human...

Question 19

According Piaget the basic unit with which the cognitive structure is built up is &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; .&#10;A)schema&#10;B)accommodation&#10;C)equilibrium&#10;D)assimilation

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The answer of According Piaget the basic unit with which...

Question 20

According to Piaget biologically every living organism would like to remain in the existing state of &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; without being disturbed.&#10;A)accommodation&#10;B)disequilibrium&#10;C)assimilation&#10;D)equilibriu

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The answer of According to Piaget biologically every living organism...

Question 21

Children of the same age may &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. in terms of possession of mental abilities&#10;A)differ&#10;B)almost same&#10;C)equal&#10;D)none of the above

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The answer of Children of the same age may &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.....

Question 22

Sensory-motor Stage&#10;A)about 2 to 7 years&#10;B)from birth to about 2 years&#10;C)about 7 to 11 years&#10;D)about 12 to 15 years

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The answer of Sensory-motor Stage&#10;A)about 2 to 7 years&#10;B)from birth...

Question 23

Which stage the child begins to utter words to ask for something rather than just reaching out to get it&#10;A)preoperational stage&#10;B)concrete operational stage&#10;C)formal operation&#10;D)sensory motor stage

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The answer of Which stage the child begins to utter...

Question 24

His thinking becomes more logical and systematic&#10;A)preoperational stage&#10;B)concrete operational stage&#10;C)formal operation&#10;D)sensory motor stage

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The answer of His thinking becomes more logical and systematic&#10;A)preoperational...

Deck 1: Developmental Psychology: Theories and Stages