Childhood and Adolescence: Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Development

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a major cognitive milestone during childhood, signifying the understanding that objects continue to exist even when out of sight?

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Object permanence

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Language comprehension

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Abstract reasoning

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Social reciprocity

Question 2

According to Jean Piaget's theory, the preoperational stage of cognitive development is characterized by:

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Egocentrism, lack of conservation, and inability to perform logical operations

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Concrete operational thinking, reversibility, and development of conservation

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Formal operational thinking, hypothetical reasoning, and abstract thought

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Sensorimotor exploration and development of object permanence

Question 3

The concept of scaffolding in education refers to:

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Providing temporary support and guidance to learners, gradually reducing assistance as they become more proficient

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Teaching in a strict and authoritarian manner, emphasizing rote memorization and drill exercises

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Focusing exclusively on independent learning, allowing students to discover knowledge without guidance

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Allowing students to learn solely through peer collaboration, without teacher intervention

Question 4

The concept of cultural relativism in child development implies that:

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Developmental processes and outcomes are influenced by the cultural context and values of a child's environment

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Developmental milestones and norms are universal and apply to all children across cultures

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Children should be raised according to the norms and expectations of Western cultures

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Cultural differences have no impact on child development and all children develop in the same way

Question 5

The multidisciplinary nature of child and adolescent psychology involves:

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Integrating knowledge and perspectives from various disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, and education

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Focusing exclusively on psychological aspects of child development, ignoring other relevant fields

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Relying solely on theoretical frameworks and abstract concepts, without considering empirical evidence

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Ignoring cultural and environmental factors that influence child development

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Piaget's preoperational stage of cognitive development?

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Conservation

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Egocentrism

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Animism

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Magical thinking

Question 7

Which characteristic is NOT associated with Piaget's preoperational stage of cognitive development?

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Conservation of quantity

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Egocentric thinking

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Irreversibility of thought

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Symbolic representation

Question 8

In Piaget's theory, which stage is defined by the capability to reason logically about concrete objects and events?

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Concrete operational

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Sensorimotor

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Preoperational

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Formal operational

Question 9

According to Erikson's theory, which stage involves the crisis of identity versus role confusion?

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Adolescence

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Infancy

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Early childhood

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Young adulthood

Question 10

Which research approach is most appropriate for examining the impact of peer relationships on adolescent development through observing them in their natural settings over an extended period?

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Naturalistic observation

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Structured interviews

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Cross-sectional studies

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Longitudinal studies

Question 11

According to Piaget's cognitive development theory, the stage when individuals develop the ability to think abstractly and hypothetically is referred to as:

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Formal operational stage

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Sensorimotor stage

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Preoperational stage

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Concrete operational stage

Question 12

A key component of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development during adolescence is:

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Identity formation versus role confusion

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Autonomy versus shame and doubt

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Initiative versus guilt

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Industry versus inferiority

Question 13

A characteristic of authoritarian parenting style is:

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High parental control and low parental warmth

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High parental control and high parental warmth

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Low parental control and high parental warmth

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Low parental control and low parental warmth

Question 14

The process by which individuals acquire the ability to control their own behavior and emotions is known as:

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Self-regulation

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Socialization

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Attachment

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Identity formation

Question 15

In the context of childhood development, 'attachment' primarily refers to:

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The strong emotional bond between a child and their primary caregiver

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The child's capacity to regulate their emotions independently

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The child's cognitive understanding of themselves

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The child's social interactions with peers

Question 16

According to Piaget's theory, which of the following is NOT a key stage of cognitive development?

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Post-formal operational

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Sensorimotor

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Preoperational

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Formal operational

Question 17

Erikson's psychosocial theory proposes that the primary task of adolescence is to:

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Develop a sense of identity

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Establish intimate relationships

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Become independent from parents

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Contribute to society

Question 18

Which research method is most commonly employed to investigate the social development of children?

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Observational studies

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Experimental designs

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Correlational analyses

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Case studies

Question 19

The process by which children acquire the values and beliefs of significant adults in their lives is referred to as:

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Social learning

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Attachment

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Imitation

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Modelling

Question 20

A defining characteristic of the preoperational stage of cognitive development, according to Piaget, is:

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Egocentrism

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Abstract reasoning

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Hypothetical thinking

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Conservation of quantity

Question 21

The emotional bond formed between an infant and their primary caregiver is known as:

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Attachment

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Affiliation

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Dependency

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Love

Question 22

The term used to describe the process by which individuals learn to manage and control their own behavior is:

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Self-regulation

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Self-control

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Self-discipline

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Self-monitoring

Question 23

The period of transition from childhood to adulthood is commonly referred to as:

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Adolescence

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Puberty

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Emerging adulthood

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Youth