PrepL Human Development and Behavior

Question 1

According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary conflict faced during adolescence (ages 12–18)?

Accepted Answer

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Answer

Erikson identified Identity vs. Role Confusion as the central conflict of adolescence, during which individuals explore who they are and where they fit in society.

Question 2

Piaget's concept of 'object permanence' typically develops during which stage of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

Sensorimotor stage

Answer

Object permanence — understanding that objects continue to exist even when out of sight — develops during the sensorimotor stage (birth to age 2).

Question 3

Bowlby's attachment theory emphasizes that a child's early bond with a caregiver primarily serves what function?

Accepted Answer

A secure base for exploration and emotional regulation

Answer

Bowlby proposed that attachment provides the child with a secure base from which to explore the world and return to when threatened, supporting emotional regulation.

Question 4

Which theorist introduced the concept of the 'zone of proximal development' (ZPD) to describe learning potential?

Accepted Answer

Lev Vygotsky

Answer

Vygotsky's ZPD refers to the range of tasks a child can perform with guidance but not yet independently, highlighting the social nature of learning.

Question 5

In Bronfenbrenner's ecological model, which system directly includes the child's immediate environments such as family and school?

Accepted Answer

Microsystem

Answer

The microsystem is the innermost layer and consists of the settings in which the child directly participates, such as family, school, and peer groups.

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PrepL Human Development and Behavior