BAPSY Developmental Psychology Across Lifespan 2

Question 1

Vygotsky's concept of the 'zone of proximal development' (ZPD) refers to:

Accepted Answer

The gap between what a child can do alone vs. with guidance

Answer

The ZPD is the distance between a learner's independent capability and what they can achieve with skilled assistance.

Question 2

Which developmental theorist described the 'oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital' stages of development?

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud

Answer

Freud's psychosexual theory proposed five stages centered on erogenous zones and their associated conflicts.

Question 3

An infant who becomes distressed when a caregiver leaves but is not soothed upon return most likely displays which attachment style?

Accepted Answer

Ambivalent/anxious attachment

Answer

Ambivalent (resistant) attachment is characterized by high distress at separation and difficulty being comforted upon reunion.

Question 4

Bronfenbrenner's microsystem includes:

Accepted Answer

Direct, face-to-face environments like family and school

Answer

The microsystem is the innermost layer consisting of direct interactions in settings such as home, school, and peer groups.

Question 5

The term 'secular trend' in developmental psychology refers to:

Accepted Answer

The tendency for each generation to mature physically earlier than the previous one

Answer

The secular trend describes the historical pattern of earlier puberty onset and greater adult height across successive generations, linked to improved nutrition.

BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY Developmental Psychology Across Lifespan 2