INCLASS QUIZ ON THEORISTS PDF

20 MCQs on Child Development (Piaget, Montessori, Vygotsky, Freud, Erikson) Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development 1. According to Piaget, the stage where a child learns to represent objects with words and images is: o a. Sensorimotor o b. Preoperational o c. Concre...

20 MCQs on Child Development (Piaget, Montessori, Vygotsky, Freud, Erikson) Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development 1. According to Piaget, the stage where a child learns to represent objects with words and images is: o a. Sensorimotor o b. Preoperational o c. Concrete Operational o d. Formal Operational 2. Which of the following is a key concept in Piaget's theory, referring to the child's ability to understand that an object remains the same even when its appearance changes? o a. Assimilation o b. Accommodation o c. Object Permanence o d. Conservation Montessori Education 3. Maria Montessori's educational philosophy emphasizes: o a. Guided discovery and independent learning o b. Rote memorization and drill o c. Strict adherence to a fixed curriculum o d. Competitive learning and grading 4. A Montessori classroom typically includes: o a. A traditional teacher-centered approach o b. A structured environment with prepared materials o c. A focus on standardized testing o d. A competitive atmosphere among students Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory 5. Vygotsky's concept of the "zone of proximal development" refers to: o a. The range of tasks a child can accomplish independently o b. The gap between a child's actual development and their potential development o c. The developmental stages a child goes through o d. The role of nature versus nurture in child development 6. According to Vygotsky, language plays a crucial role in: o a. Cognitive development o b. Social development  o c. Emotional development o d. All of the above Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory 7. Freud's theory of personality development emphasizes the importance of: o a. Cognitive development o b. Social development o c. Unconscious processes and early childhood experiences o d. Behavioral conditioning 8. The Oedipus complex, according to Freud, occurs during the: o a. Oral stage o b. Anal stage o c. Phallic stage o d. Latency stage Erikson's Psychosocial Theory 9. Erikson's theory of psychosocial development focuses on: o a. The role of unconscious conflicts in personality development o b. The influence of social interactions and cultural factors on development o c. The stages of cognitive development o d. The importance of early childhood experiences 10. The psychosocial crisis that occurs during adolescence, according to Erikson, is:  a. Trust vs. Mistrust  b. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt  c. Industry vs. Inferiority  d. Identity vs. Role Confusion (Combining Theories) 11. Which theorist emphasized the importance of social interaction and cultural tools in child development?  a. Piaget  b. Montessori  c. Vygotsky  d. Freud 12. The concept of "scaffolding" is associated with which theorist?  a. Piaget  b. Montessori  c. Vygotsky  d. Erikson 13. Which theorist believed that children are naturally curious and learn through exploration?  a. Piaget  b. Montessori  c. Vygotsky  d. Freud 14. The id, ego, and superego are concepts associated with which theorist?  a. Piaget  b. Montessori  c. Vygotsky  d. Freud 15. Which theorist emphasized the importance of play in child development?  a. Piaget  b. Montessori  c. Vygotsky  d. Erikson 16. Which theorist believed that children develop through a series of stages, each characterized by different cognitive abilities?  a. Piaget  b. Montessori  c. Vygotsky  d. Freud 17. The concept of "object permanence" is associated with which stage of cognitive development according to Piaget?  a. Sensorimotor  b. Preoperational  c. Concrete Operational  d. Formal Operational 18. The "oral stage" of psychosexual development is associated with which theorist?  a. Piaget  b. Montessori  c. Vygotsky  d. Freud 19. Which theorist emphasized the importance of a prepared environment for children's learning?  a. Piaget  b. Montessori  c. Vygotsky  d. Erikson 20. The "trust vs. mistrust" stage of psychosocial development is associated with which theorist?  a. Piaget  b. Montessori  c. Vygotsky  d. Erikson