NCAE Learning and Development 2

Question 1

According to Piaget, a child who can think logically about concrete objects but not yet about abstract concepts is in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Concrete Operational

Answer

The Concrete Operational stage (ages 7-11) is characterized by logical thinking tied to concrete, tangible objects and events.

Question 2

Which theorist proposed that social and emotional development occurs in eight stages across the lifespan, each characterized by a psychosocial crisis?

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson

Answer

Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory describes eight developmental stages, each with a crisis that must be resolved for healthy development.

Question 3

A Grade 9 student who excels in basketball but struggles with academics focuses intensely on sports to feel capable. According to Erikson, this student is trying to resolve which psychosocial conflict?

Accepted Answer

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Answer

Adolescence (approximately ages 12-18) corresponds to Erikson's Identity vs. Role Confusion stage, where teens explore who they are through roles, activities, and relationships.

Question 4

Which principle of development states that physical development proceeds from the center of the body outward to the extremities?

Accepted Answer

Proximodistal principle

Answer

The proximodistal principle (near-far) means development proceeds from the center (trunk) outward to the hands and fingers.

Question 5

Lawrence Kohlberg's Level 2 (Conventional Morality) is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Following rules to gain social approval or maintain social order

Answer

Conventional Morality (Stages 3 and 4) involves following rules and social norms to gain approval or maintain law and order.

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NCAE Learning and Development 2