BAPSY BAPSY Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Developmental Psychology Across Lifespan Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which theorist proposed eight stages of psychosocial development spanning from infancy through late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson

Answer

Erik Erikson developed the eight-stage psychosocial theory covering the entire lifespan from trust vs. mistrust in infancy to integrity vs. despair in old age.

Question 2

During which of Piaget's stages does a child first develop the ability to think abstractly and reason hypothetically?

Accepted Answer

Formal operational

Answer

The formal operational stage, beginning around age 12, is when adolescents develop abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning abilities.

Question 3

What is the primary developmental task of middle adulthood according to Erikson's psychosocial theory?

Accepted Answer

Establishing generativity through guiding the next generation

Answer

Erikson's seventh stage, generativity vs. stagnation, centers on adults contributing to society and nurturing future generations during middle adulthood.

Question 4

A researcher studying how the same group of children develops from age 5 to age 18 is using which research design?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal design

Answer

A longitudinal design follows the same participants over an extended period to observe developmental changes over time.

Question 5

Which concept describes the biological process of gradual physical decline that begins in early adulthood and continues through the lifespan?

Accepted Answer

Senescence

Answer

Senescence refers to the natural, progressive deterioration of biological functions that occurs with aging beginning in early adulthood.

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BAPSY BAPSY Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Developmental Psychology Across Lifespan Questions and Answers 2