Question 1

Sigmund Freud's Stages of change are useful to know because they affected other theorists. In order, they are:
A) Oral, phallic, latency, anal, genital
B) Oral, anal, latency, phallic, genital
C) Oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital
D) Oral, latency, anal, phallic, genital

Accepted Answer

Freud's psychosexual stages of development are Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latency, and Genital, in that specific order.

Question 2

Erik Erikson uses what to describe the stages in his psychosocial theory?
A) Levels
B) Problems
C) Growth charts
D) Dichotomies

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory describes stages of human development through dichotomies, such as trust vs. mistrust, autonomy vs. shame, etc.

Question 3

This man proposed that a child's learning comes from copying or modeling
A) Howard Gardner
B) Robert Havighurst
C) Jean Piget
D) Albert Bandura

Accepted Answer

Albert Bandura proposed the social learning theory, which emphasizes that learning occurs through observation and imitation of others.

Question 4

Lawrence Kohlberg created the preconventional, conventional and postconventional levels in his hierarchy of what?
A) Ethical levels
B) Moral levels
C) Developmental levels
D) Learning levels

Accepted Answer

Kohlberg's hierarchy of moral development consists of three levels: preconventional, conventional, and postconventional.

Question 5

According to Carol Gilligan, the male view of morality is based on ______, while the female view is based on ______.
A) Caring, justice
B) Connectivity, objectivity
C) Objectivity, connectivity
D) Caring, connectivity

Accepted Answer

Carol Gilligan proposed that the male view of morality is based on objectivity and justice, while the female view is based on connectivity and relationships.

Question 6

Erik Erickson's theory built on that of his teacher, _________________.
A) Gesell
B) Freud
C) Havighurst
D) Piaget

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development was built on the foundation of Sigmund Freud's psychosexual stages, expanding and modifying it to include social and cultural factors.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a contribution of Arnold Gesell:
A) the concept of equilibrium vs disequilibrium
B) the notion of conservation
C) growth gradients
D) maturational theory

Accepted Answer

The notion of conservation is associated with Jean Piaget, not Arnold Gesell. Gesell is known for his work on maturational theory, growth gradients, and the concept of equilibrium vs disequilibrium.

Question 8

Robert Havighurst popularized the idea that the attainment of certain skill sets could serve as signals that the goal of a particular life crisis is being achieved. This attainment of a skill set is also known as a
A) critical period
B) zone of proximal development
C) developmental task
D) sensitive period

Accepted Answer

Robert Havighurst introduced the concept of "developmental tasks," which are skills or competencies that individuals need to achieve at certain stages of life to successfully navigate life crises and transitions.

Question 9

Carol Dweck developed theory around fixed and growth mindset. This theory posits:
A) that intelligence is pre-determined and cannot be changed
B) with effort and integration of the proper tools and tasks, intelligence can be changed
C) animals have the same type of mindsets
D) adults cannot influence mindset in children

Accepted Answer

Carol Dweck's theory of fixed and growth mindset suggests that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence, which aligns with choice B.

Question 10

Erik Erickson's theory built on that of his teacher, _________________.
A) Gesell
B) Freud
C) Havighurst
D) Piaget

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development was built on the foundational work of Sigmund Freud, who was his teacher. Erikson expanded on Freud's ideas by emphasizing social and cultural influences on development.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a contribution of Arnold Gesell:
A) the concept of equilibrium vs disequilibrium
B) the notion of conservation
C) growth gradients
D) maturational theory

Accepted Answer

The notion of conservation is associated with Jean Piaget, not Arnold Gesell. Gesell is known for his work on maturational theory, growth gradients, and the concept of equilibrium vs disequilibrium.

Question 12

Robert Havighurst popularized the idea that the attainment of certain skill sets could serve as signals that the goal of a particular life crisis is being achieved. This attainment of a skill set is also known as a
A) critical period
B) zone of proximal development
C) developmental task
D) sensitive period

Accepted Answer

Robert Havighurst's concept of a "developmental task" refers to the idea that achieving certain skills or knowledge at specific stages of life indicates successful resolution of life crises or challenges.

Quiz 5: Theories of Child Development

Sigmund Freud's Stages of change are useful to know because they affected other theorists. In order, they are:

Erik Erikson uses what to describe the stages in his psychosocial theory?

This man proposed that a child's learning comes from copying or modeling

Lawrence Kohlberg created the preconventional, conventional and postconventional levels in his hierarchy of what?

According to Carol Gilligan, the male view of morality is based on , while the female view is based on .

Erik Erickson's theory built on that of his teacher, _________________.

Which of the following is NOT a contribution of Arnold Gesell:

Robert Havighurst popularized the idea that the attainment of certain skill sets could serve as signals that the goal of a particular life crisis is being achieved. This attainment of a skill set is also known as a

Carol Dweck developed theory around fixed and growth mindset. This theory posits:

Erik Erickson's theory built on that of his teacher, _________________.

Which of the following is NOT a contribution of Arnold Gesell:

Robert Havighurst popularized the idea that the attainment of certain skill sets could serve as signals that the goal of a particular life crisis is being achieved. This attainment of a skill set is also known as a