Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the principle of plasticity in lifespan development?

Accepted Answer

An adult who, after a brain injury, regains some lost abilities through therapy and practice.

Question 2

According to Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, which of the following is an example of an exosystem influence on a child's development?

Accepted Answer

The parent's workplace policies that affect the parent's availability at home.

Question 3

A researcher wants to study how vocabulary develops from age 2 to age 10. She follows the same group of children and tests them every two years. Which research design is she using?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal design

Question 4

During which period of prenatal development is the embryo most vulnerable to teratogens, and why?

Accepted Answer

Embryonic period, because major organs and structures are forming.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the cephalocaudal principle of motor development?

Accepted Answer

Development proceeds from the head downward to the legs.

Question 6

A 10-month-old infant repeatedly drops a spoon from her high chair to see what happens. According to Piaget, which sensorimotor substage does this behavior illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Secondary circular reactions

Question 7

A child who believes that a tall, narrow glass contains more juice than a short, wide glass, even though both hold the same amount, is demonstrating which cognitive limitation?

Accepted Answer

Centration

Question 8

Which parenting style is most consistently associated with positive outcomes such as self-regulation, social competence, and confidence in children across many contexts?

Accepted Answer

Authoritative

Question 9

A child who has difficulty reading fluently and accurately, despite normal intelligence and adequate instruction, is most likely experiencing which type of learning disability?

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia

Question 10

According to Kohlberg's stages of moral development, a child who says, 'I shouldn't steal the toy because I might get in trouble,' is reasoning at which level?

Accepted Answer

Preconventional morality

Question 11

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates reciprocal determinism as described by Bandura?

Accepted Answer

A child’s temperament influences how parents respond, and parental responses influence the child’s behavior.

Question 12

Which of the following is a key difference between Erikson’s and Freud’s theories of development?

Accepted Answer

Erikson’s theory extends across the lifespan, while Freud’s focuses mainly on childhood.

Question 13

A 7-year-old can arrange sticks in order from shortest to longest and understands that if A \u003e B and B \u003e C, then A \u003e C. According to Piaget, which cognitive ability is this child demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Seriation and transitive inference

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the main developmental task of Erikson’s 'industry versus inferiority' stage?

Accepted Answer

Mastering skills and gaining a sense of competence

Question 15

A child who rarely seeks comfort from caregivers and shows minimal response to comfort after extreme social neglect may be exhibiting symptoms of which condition?

Accepted Answer

Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)

Question 16

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for supporting a child with ADHD in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Providing a highly structured environment with clear routines

Question 17

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of object permanence?

Accepted Answer

A child cries when a caregiver leaves the room, understanding the caregiver still exists.

Question 18

A preschool child insists that only boys can be firefighters and only girls can be nurses. Which theory best explains how this belief is learned?

Accepted Answer

Social-learning theory

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of constructive play?

Accepted Answer

Building a tower out of blocks

Question 20

A child who is able to understand that the amount of clay remains the same even when its shape changes is demonstrating which cognitive milestone?

Accepted Answer

Conservation

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