Understanding
Child
Development,
10th Edition by
Rosalind
Charlesworth:
Ace Your Exams
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2025/2026 Guide
,Understanding Child Development – Test Bank
Chunk 1: Questions
Q1. Which of the following best describes Piaget’s
sensorimotor stage?
A. Children develop abstract reasoning
B. Children understand the world through senses and
actions
C. Children form moral judgments
D. Children begin logical thought
Answer: B
Rationale: The sensorimotor stage (birth–2 years)
involves learning through sensory experiences and
motor actions.
Q2. At what age does a child typically begin to
demonstrate object permanence?
A. Birth
B. 4–8 months
C. 12–18 months
D. 2–3 years
,Answer: B
Rationale: Object permanence begins to develop
around 4–8 months, when infants understand that
objects exist even when out of sight.
Q3. Which stage of Erikson’s psychosocial
development focuses on developing trust?
A. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
B. Initiative vs. Guilt
C. Trust vs. Mistrust
D. Industry vs. Inferiority
Answer: C
Rationale: Trust vs. Mistrust occurs in infancy,
where consistent care leads to a sense of security.
Q4. Fine motor skills in early childhood include:
A. Walking steadily
B. Drawing and manipulating small objects
C. Running and jumping
D. Understanding spatial relationships
Answer: B
Rationale: Fine motor skills involve small muscles,
, especially in hands and fingers, used for tasks like
drawing, buttoning, or using utensils.
Q5. Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development
refers to:
A. Tasks a child can do independently
B. Tasks a child can do with guidance
C. Skills not attainable at any age
D. Development of moral reasoning
Answer: B
Rationale: ZPD represents the range of tasks a child
can accomplish with help, emphasizing guided
learning.
Q6. Which of the following is a primary benefit of
play for young children?
A. Increases television watching skills
B. Promotes cognitive, social, and emotional
development
C. Reduces the need for social interaction
D. Replaces structured learning entirely
Child
Development,
10th Edition by
Rosalind
Charlesworth:
Ace Your Exams
with This
2025/2026 Guide
,Understanding Child Development – Test Bank
Chunk 1: Questions
Q1. Which of the following best describes Piaget’s
sensorimotor stage?
A. Children develop abstract reasoning
B. Children understand the world through senses and
actions
C. Children form moral judgments
D. Children begin logical thought
Answer: B
Rationale: The sensorimotor stage (birth–2 years)
involves learning through sensory experiences and
motor actions.
Q2. At what age does a child typically begin to
demonstrate object permanence?
A. Birth
B. 4–8 months
C. 12–18 months
D. 2–3 years
,Answer: B
Rationale: Object permanence begins to develop
around 4–8 months, when infants understand that
objects exist even when out of sight.
Q3. Which stage of Erikson’s psychosocial
development focuses on developing trust?
A. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
B. Initiative vs. Guilt
C. Trust vs. Mistrust
D. Industry vs. Inferiority
Answer: C
Rationale: Trust vs. Mistrust occurs in infancy,
where consistent care leads to a sense of security.
Q4. Fine motor skills in early childhood include:
A. Walking steadily
B. Drawing and manipulating small objects
C. Running and jumping
D. Understanding spatial relationships
Answer: B
Rationale: Fine motor skills involve small muscles,
, especially in hands and fingers, used for tasks like
drawing, buttoning, or using utensils.
Q5. Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development
refers to:
A. Tasks a child can do independently
B. Tasks a child can do with guidance
C. Skills not attainable at any age
D. Development of moral reasoning
Answer: B
Rationale: ZPD represents the range of tasks a child
can accomplish with help, emphasizing guided
learning.
Q6. Which of the following is a primary benefit of
play for young children?
A. Increases television watching skills
B. Promotes cognitive, social, and emotional
development
C. Reduces the need for social interaction
D. Replaces structured learning entirely
