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  1. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'resilience' in human development?

    Answer: The ability to adapt positively in the face of significant adversity or stress

    Resilience refers to the dynamic process by which individuals successfully adapt to significant adversity, trauma, or stress through protective factors.

  2. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must generally be satisfied before 'esteem needs' can be addressed?

    Answer: Love and belonging needs

    In Maslow's hierarchy, love and belonging needs (social needs) must be met before individuals can focus on esteem needs such as achievement and recognition.

  3. The term 'epigenetics' in developmental theory refers to:

    Answer: Changes in gene expression influenced by environmental factors without altering DNA sequence

    Epigenetics involves heritable changes in gene expression that occur without changes to the underlying DNA sequence, often triggered by environmental experiences.

  4. A toddler clings to their caregiver before exploring a new room, periodically returning for reassurance. This behavior best illustrates:

    Answer: Secure attachment using the caregiver as a safe base

    Using the caregiver as a secure base from which to explore — and returning for reassurance — is the hallmark of secure attachment.

  5. Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development is characterized by logical thinking applied to concrete objects but difficulty with abstract reasoning?

    Answer: Concrete operational

    During the concrete operational stage (ages 7–11), children develop logical thinking about concrete objects but have not yet mastered abstract thought.

  6. In the context of human development, 'temperament' is best defined as:

    Answer: Biologically based individual differences in emotional reactivity and self-regulation

    Temperament refers to constitutionally based individual differences in emotional, motor, and attentional reactivity that appear early in life and are relatively stable.

  7. The theory that people adjust to major life changes through a predictable sequence of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance is associated with:

    Answer: Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

    Kübler-Ross identified these five stages of grief in her 1969 work 'On Death and Dying,' originally describing responses to terminal illness.