Development psychology
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- Q1During adolescence, which cognitive development milestone is characterized by the ability to think abstractly and consider hypothetical situations?Concrete operational stageFormal operational stageSensorimotor stagePreoperational stage30s
- Q2What aspect of personality development during adolescence is primarily influenced by peer relationships?Cognitive flexibilityMoral reasoningIdentity formationEmotional regulation30s
- Q3In the context of moral development, which theorist proposed a six-stage model that includes the concepts of punishment and obedience as well as social contract orientation?Erik EriksonJean PiagetLev VygotskyLawrence Kohlberg30s
- Q4Which physical development change is most prominent during adolescence for both genders?Decreased muscle massGrowth spurtsLoss of heightReduced bone density30s
- Q5What is a key feature of language development in adolescence?Advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structuresLimited vocabularyReduced understanding of idiomsBasic sentence structures30s
- Q6What is a significant social development characteristic of adolescence regarding the influence of peers?Complete dependence on familyIsolation from peersFocus solely on academic achievementIncreased importance of peer relationships over familial relationships30s
- Q7In the realm of cognitive development, what is the term for the ability to think about multiple perspectives and understand complex issues, which typically emerges during adolescence?EgocentrismConcrete thinkingMetacognitionDualistic thinking30s
- Q8Which characteristic of moral development describes an adolescent's ability to make decisions based on principles of justice and rights rather than mere conformity to rules?Self-centered moralityPre-conventional moralityConventional moralityPost-conventional morality30s
- Q9What role does emotional regulation play in personality development during adolescence?It promotes impulsive behaviorIt helps adolescents manage their emotions and develop resilienceIt decreases empathy towards othersIt suppresses emotions leading to detachment30s
- Q10Which type of knowledge helps in applying concepts to solve complex problems?Declarative knowledgeProcedural knowledgeConceptual knowledgeSurface knowledge30s
- Q11Which type of knowledge is best illustrated by a well-practiced musician performing a piece of music?Procedural knowledgeConceptual knowledgeTheoretical knowledgeDeclarative knowledge30s
- Q12What type of knowledge is primarily assessed through tests that require recalling facts and information?Declarative knowledgeConceptual knowledgeProcedural knowledgeReflexive knowledge30s
- Q13Which type of knowledge can be described as knowing the 'why' behind concepts and ideas?Procedural knowledgeConceptual knowledgeDeclarative knowledgeExperiential knowledge30s
- Q14Which type of knowledge is primarily acquired through experience and practice?Theoretical knowledgeConceptual knowledgeProcedural knowledgeDeclarative knowledge30s
- Q15Which of the following is an example of procedural knowledge?Knowing how to solve a quadratic equationUnderstanding the importance of quadratic equations in real lifeMemorizing the formula for a quadratic equationKnowing the definition of a quadratic equation30s