17 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the general domains or dimensions of human development?
Emotional
Who is considered the 'father' of developmental psychology?
Erik Erikson
In which stage theories do developmental changes often occur in distinct stages that are qualitatively different from each other?
Freud and Erikson
Which of the following statements about human development is true?
Development is lifelong and change is seen across the lifespan.
What characteristic defines human development according to Erik Erikson's theory?
Psychosocial development encompassing the entire lifespan
What forms a foundation for much of the discussion about psychosocial development?
Erikson's psychosocial theory
During which stage of development does physical development like motor skills and psycho-physiological processes take place?
Prenatal
What is the main focus of developmental psychology?
Cognitive development
Which developmental stage precedes late adolescence?
Early Adolescence
Which stage of development follows infancy?
Childhood
In which era do individuals typically undergo significant changes in physical, cognitive, and social aspects?
Juvenile Era
What is the term for a group of people who are born at roughly the same period in a particular society?
Cohort
What type of intelligence involves understanding what is called for in a situation?
Contextual intelligence
How are human development and context related according to the text?
Human development is shaped by culture, history, and political realities
What do cohorts share that influences their lives according to the text?
Historical events and cultural climates
Which theory of intelligence is described by R. Sternberg as involving the ability to understand what is needed in a situation?
Triarchic theory of Intelligence
What defines a cohort's shared experiences according to the text?
Experiencing the same historical events and cultural climates
Test your knowledge on characteristics of human development, different periods of development, research methods, and conclusions in the field of developmental psychology. Explore the concept of 'womb to womb' and how humans change over time.
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