AP Psychology – Developmental Psychology By Jane Eastwood | 1. According to Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which stage is characterized by the ability to think logically and engage in abstract reasoning? a) Sensorimotor stage b) Preoperational stage c) Concrete operational stage d) Formal operational stage 2. What is the term for the emotional bond that develops between an infant and their primary caregiver? a) Separation anxiety b) Stranger anxiety c) Attachment d) Social referencing 3. According to Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, which stage occurs during adolescence and focuses on developing a sense of personal identity? a) Trust vs. mistrust b) Autonomy vs. shame and doubt c) Initiative vs. guilt d) Identity vs. role confusion 4. Which of the following is an example of a primary sex characteristic? a) Deepening of voice in males b) Development of breasts in females c) Growth of body hair in both sexes d) Increase in height during puberty 5. What is the term for the stage of prenatal development that occurs from weeks 2 to 8 and is characterized by rapid cell division and differentiation? a) Germinal stage b) Embryonic stage c) Fetal stage d) Placental stage 6. Which parenting style is characterized by high demands and low responsiveness, with an emphasis on strict rules and obedience? a) Authoritative b) Authoritarian c) Permissive d) Neglectful 7. According to Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral development, at which level do individuals make moral decisions based on their personal values and ethics? a) Preconventional level b) Conventional level c) Postconventional level d) Unconventional level 8. What is the term for the physiological and psychological changes that occur in middle adulthood, often including physical signs of aging? a) Menopause b) Midlife crisis c) Empty nest syndrome d) Andropause 9. Which of the following is an example of a fine motor skill? a) Crawling b) Jumping c) Grasping a pencil d) Throwing a ball 10. According to Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, what is the term for the gap between what a child can do independently and what they can do with guidance from a more knowledgeable individual? a) Zone of proximal development b) Scaffolding c) Critical period d) Assimilation Loading … Posted in Other
