HDFS 210 EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
NEWEST | ALREADY GRADED A+
1.
Which theory emphasizes that development occurs through interactions between a child and
their environment?
A. Psychoanalytic theory
B. Behaviorism
C. Ecological systems theory
D. Trait theory
Answer: C
Rationale: Ecological systems theory (Bronfenbrenner) focuses on environmental systems
influencing development.
2.
Which stage is NOT part of Erikson’s psychosocial development?
A. Trust vs mistrust
B. Identity vs role confusion
C. Sensorimotor vs preoperational
D. Generativity vs stagnation
Answer: C
Rationale: Sensorimotor and preoperational are Piaget’s cognitive stages, not Erikson’s.
3.
What is the primary focus of attachment theory?
A. Intelligence development
B. Emotional bonding between child and caregiver
C. Moral reasoning
D. Physical growth
,Answer: B
Rationale: Attachment theory studies emotional bonds and security with caregivers.
4.
Which parenting style is associated with high warmth and high control?
A. Authoritarian
B. Permissive
C. Authoritative
D. Neglectful
Answer: C
Rationale: Authoritative parenting balances structure and support.
5.
According to Piaget, children in the preoperational stage are typically:
A. Able to think abstractly
B. Egocentric and symbolic thinkers
C. Logical and systematic
D. Focused on reflexes
Answer: B
Rationale: Preoperational children use symbols but are egocentric.
6.
Which term describes inherited biological traits?
A. Environment
B. Maturation
C. Nature
D. Nurture
Answer: C
Rationale: Nature refers to genetic inheritance.
7.
,Which is an example of “nurture” influence?
A. Eye color
B. Genetic disorders
C. Parenting style
D. Blood type
Answer: C
Rationale: Parenting style is environmental, not genetic.
8.
Which theory focuses on reinforcement and punishment?
A. Cognitive theory
B. Behavioral theory
C. Psychodynamic theory
D. Humanistic theory
Answer: B
Rationale: Behaviorism emphasizes learning through rewards and punishment.
9.
What is the main goal of early childhood development?
A. Financial independence
B. Rapid physical growth only
C. Cognitive, emotional, and social growth
D. Job readiness
Answer: C
Rationale: Early childhood development is holistic.
10.
Which is a microsystem in Bronfenbrenner’s theory?
A. Culture
B. School
C. Government
D. Economy
Answer: B
Rationale: Microsystem includes direct environments like school and family.
, 11.
Which stage comes first in Piaget’s theory?
A. Formal operational
B. Preoperational
C. Sensorimotor
D. Concrete operational
Answer: C
Rationale: Sensorimotor is birth to ~2 years.
12.
Moral development theory is associated with:
A. Freud
B. Kohlberg
C. Watson
D. Maslow
Answer: B
Rationale: Kohlberg studied moral reasoning stages.
13.
Which is NOT a basic human need in Maslow’s hierarchy?
A. Safety
B. Love/belonging
C. Wealth accumulation
D. Physiological needs
Answer: C
Rationale: Wealth is not a basic need in Maslow’s model.
14.
Which factor most influences language development?
A. Nutrition only
B. Social interaction
C. Eye color
ANSWERS PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
NEWEST | ALREADY GRADED A+
1.
Which theory emphasizes that development occurs through interactions between a child and
their environment?
A. Psychoanalytic theory
B. Behaviorism
C. Ecological systems theory
D. Trait theory
Answer: C
Rationale: Ecological systems theory (Bronfenbrenner) focuses on environmental systems
influencing development.
2.
Which stage is NOT part of Erikson’s psychosocial development?
A. Trust vs mistrust
B. Identity vs role confusion
C. Sensorimotor vs preoperational
D. Generativity vs stagnation
Answer: C
Rationale: Sensorimotor and preoperational are Piaget’s cognitive stages, not Erikson’s.
3.
What is the primary focus of attachment theory?
A. Intelligence development
B. Emotional bonding between child and caregiver
C. Moral reasoning
D. Physical growth
,Answer: B
Rationale: Attachment theory studies emotional bonds and security with caregivers.
4.
Which parenting style is associated with high warmth and high control?
A. Authoritarian
B. Permissive
C. Authoritative
D. Neglectful
Answer: C
Rationale: Authoritative parenting balances structure and support.
5.
According to Piaget, children in the preoperational stage are typically:
A. Able to think abstractly
B. Egocentric and symbolic thinkers
C. Logical and systematic
D. Focused on reflexes
Answer: B
Rationale: Preoperational children use symbols but are egocentric.
6.
Which term describes inherited biological traits?
A. Environment
B. Maturation
C. Nature
D. Nurture
Answer: C
Rationale: Nature refers to genetic inheritance.
7.
,Which is an example of “nurture” influence?
A. Eye color
B. Genetic disorders
C. Parenting style
D. Blood type
Answer: C
Rationale: Parenting style is environmental, not genetic.
8.
Which theory focuses on reinforcement and punishment?
A. Cognitive theory
B. Behavioral theory
C. Psychodynamic theory
D. Humanistic theory
Answer: B
Rationale: Behaviorism emphasizes learning through rewards and punishment.
9.
What is the main goal of early childhood development?
A. Financial independence
B. Rapid physical growth only
C. Cognitive, emotional, and social growth
D. Job readiness
Answer: C
Rationale: Early childhood development is holistic.
10.
Which is a microsystem in Bronfenbrenner’s theory?
A. Culture
B. School
C. Government
D. Economy
Answer: B
Rationale: Microsystem includes direct environments like school and family.
, 11.
Which stage comes first in Piaget’s theory?
A. Formal operational
B. Preoperational
C. Sensorimotor
D. Concrete operational
Answer: C
Rationale: Sensorimotor is birth to ~2 years.
12.
Moral development theory is associated with:
A. Freud
B. Kohlberg
C. Watson
D. Maslow
Answer: B
Rationale: Kohlberg studied moral reasoning stages.
13.
Which is NOT a basic human need in Maslow’s hierarchy?
A. Safety
B. Love/belonging
C. Wealth accumulation
D. Physiological needs
Answer: C
Rationale: Wealth is not a basic need in Maslow’s model.
14.
Which factor most influences language development?
A. Nutrition only
B. Social interaction
C. Eye color
