Developmental Psychology Quiz PDF

1. Language Development Scenario: A toddler is frequently exposed to multiple languages at home but struggles to differentiate the sounds of some words. What concept explains this difficulty? A. Critical period B. Overgeneralization C. Theory of mind D. Scaffolding Answer: A. Critical period 2. L...

1. Language Development Scenario: A toddler is frequently exposed to multiple languages at home but struggles to differentiate the sounds of some words. What concept explains this difficulty? A. Critical period B. Overgeneralization C. Theory of mind D. Scaffolding Answer: A. Critical period 2. Language Stages Scenario: A baby starts making repetitive "ba-ba" and "da-da" sounds but does not yet form meaningful words. Which stage of language development is this? A. Cooing B. Babbling stage C. One-word stage D. Two-word stage Answer: B. Babbling stage 3. Language Structure Scenario: A child says, “The dog eated my cookie.” This is an example of: A. Syntax B. Semantics C. Overgeneralization D. Conservation Answer: C. Overgeneralization 4. Theory of Mind Scenario: A 4-year-old mistakenly thinks their mom knows about a surprise birthday present, even though she wasn’t in the room when it was wrapped. This demonstrates a lack of: A. Egocentrism B. Theory of mind C. Conservation D. Scaffolding Answer: B. Theory of mind 5. Cognitive Development Scenario: A child understands that if water is poured into a different shaped glass, the amount stays the same. Which stage of Piaget’s theory does this represent? A. Sensorimotor stage B. Preoperational stage C. Concrete operational stage D. Formal operational stage Answer: C. Concrete operational stage 6. Parenting Styles Scenario: A parent provides structure but is warm, listening to their child's opinions and encouraging independence. This describes which parenting style? A. Authoritarian B. Permissive C. Authoritative D. Neglectful Answer: C. Authoritative 7. Attachment Scenario: A toddler becomes upset when their mother leaves but is easily comforted upon her return. What type of attachment is this? A. Avoidant attachment B. Anxious attachment C. Disorganized attachment D. Secure attachment Answer: D. Secure attachment 8. Social Identity Scenario: A high school student joins a sports team and begins identifying strongly as an athlete. This change is an example of: A. Personal fable B. Identity diffusion C. Social identity D. Imaginary audience Answer: C. Social identity 9. Adolescent Egocentrism Scenario: A teenager refuses to go to a party because they believe everyone will notice their acne. This is an example of: A. Personal fable B. Zone of proximal development C. Scaffolding D. Imaginary audience Answer: D. Imaginary audience 10. Temperament Scenario: A baby who is often calm and adjusts well to new situations demonstrates: A. Attachment B. Maturation C. Temperament D. Reflexes Answer: C. Temperament 11. Egocentrism Scenario: A child assumes that because they love carrots, everyone else must love carrots too. This demonstrates: A. Conservation B. Pretend play C. Egocentrism D. Reversibility Answer: C. Egocentrism 12. Formal Operational Stage Scenario: A teenager debates philosophical questions like "What if time is an illusion?" This demonstrates which cognitive stage? A. Concrete operational B. Formal operational C. Preoperational D. Sensorimotor Answer: B. Formal operational 13. Object Permanence Scenario: A baby cries when a toy is hidden under a blanket because they believe it is gone. What concept is the baby lacking? A. Reflexes B. Conservation C. Object permanence D. Scaffolding Answer: C. Object permanence 14. Fluid Intelligence Scenario: An older adult struggles to solve a new type of puzzle but excels in recalling facts about history. This difficulty involves: A. Crystallized intelligence B. Fluid intelligence C. Scaffolding D. Social clock Answer: B. Fluid intelligence 15. Social Clock Scenario: A 30-year-old feels pressure to get married because most of their peers already have. This reflects: A. Emerging adulthood B. Gender roles C. Social clock D. Identity foreclosure Answer: C. Social clock 16. Developmental Milestones Scenario: A baby learns to crawl before walking, following typical age-based progressions. This sequence illustrates: A. Temperament B. Maturation C. Scaffolding D. Zone of proximal development Answer: B. Maturation 17. Identity Moratorium Scenario: A teenager explores multiple career paths but has not yet made a commitment. Which identity status is this? A. Identity achievement B. Identity diffusion C. Identity foreclosure D. Identity moratorium Answer: D. Identity moratorium 18. Scaffolding Scenario: A parent helps their child with a puzzle by suggesting which piece to try next. This teaching method illustrates: A. Theory of mind B. Conservation C. Scaffolding D. Assimilation Answer: C. Scaffolding 19. Visual Cliff Scenario: A baby hesitates to crawl over a glass surface despite their parent encouraging them. What concept is being tested? A. Temperament B. Visual cliff C. Reflexes D. Egocentrism Answer: B. Visual cliff 20. Attachment and Adverse Experiences Scenario: A child exposed to neglect struggles to form stable relationships as an adult. This can result from: A. Secure attachment B. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) C. Theory of mind D. Social clock Answer: B. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)