DEP 6059
Special Topics in Developmental
Psychology
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following theories specifically examines the
influence of biological processes and genetic factors on child
development?
- A) Behaviorism
- B) Social Learning Theory
- C) Evolutionary Developmental Theory
- D) Sociocultural Theory
Answer: C) Evolutionary Developmental Theory
Rationale: Evolutionary Developmental Theory focuses on how
genetic and biological processes influence development,
considering evolutionary history.
2. In attachment theory, which type of attachment is
characterized by a child showing distress when a caregiver leaves
but not seeking comfort upon their return?
- A) Secure
- B) Avoidant
- C) Ambivalent
- D) Disorganized
©2024/2025
, Answer: C) Ambivalent
Rationale: Ambivalent attachment is characterized by
ambivalence upon the caregiver's return, reflecting a lack of trust
in the caregiver's consistency.
3. What role does the prefrontal cortex play in adolescent
development according to neuroscience research?
- A) Hormone regulation
- B) Motor skill development
- C) Executive function and decision-making
- D) Basic sensory processing
Answer: C) Executive function and decision-making
Rationale: The prefrontal cortex is responsible for complex
cognitive behaviors such as planning, decision-making, and
moderating social behavior, all crucial during adolescence.
Fill-in-the-Blank
4. The concept of ____ refers to changes in neural connections
during development as a result of environmental interactions and
experiences.
Answer: Neuroplasticity
©2024/2025
Special Topics in Developmental
Psychology
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following theories specifically examines the
influence of biological processes and genetic factors on child
development?
- A) Behaviorism
- B) Social Learning Theory
- C) Evolutionary Developmental Theory
- D) Sociocultural Theory
Answer: C) Evolutionary Developmental Theory
Rationale: Evolutionary Developmental Theory focuses on how
genetic and biological processes influence development,
considering evolutionary history.
2. In attachment theory, which type of attachment is
characterized by a child showing distress when a caregiver leaves
but not seeking comfort upon their return?
- A) Secure
- B) Avoidant
- C) Ambivalent
- D) Disorganized
©2024/2025
, Answer: C) Ambivalent
Rationale: Ambivalent attachment is characterized by
ambivalence upon the caregiver's return, reflecting a lack of trust
in the caregiver's consistency.
3. What role does the prefrontal cortex play in adolescent
development according to neuroscience research?
- A) Hormone regulation
- B) Motor skill development
- C) Executive function and decision-making
- D) Basic sensory processing
Answer: C) Executive function and decision-making
Rationale: The prefrontal cortex is responsible for complex
cognitive behaviors such as planning, decision-making, and
moderating social behavior, all crucial during adolescence.
Fill-in-the-Blank
4. The concept of ____ refers to changes in neural connections
during development as a result of environmental interactions and
experiences.
Answer: Neuroplasticity
©2024/2025
