HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT EXAM 1 ACTUAL
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1. Which theoretical perspective emphasizes nature in the "nature
versus nurture" controversy?
A. Behavioral theory
B. Social learning theory
C. Social-cognitive theory
D. Psychodynamic theory
E. Sociocultural theory
Correct Answer: D. The psychodynamic theory emphasizes nature
in the nature versus nurture debate more than the other
,perspectives listed because of the emphasis on inborn, biological
drives within this perspective.
2. Which theorist would be most likely to expect cultural differences
in development?
A. Vygotsky
B. Piaget
C. Freud
D. Skinner
E. Bowlby
Correct Answer: A. Vygotsky is the one theorist of the five who
argued that culture influences cognitive development. He argued
that a child's cognitive abilities develop as a result of engaging in
tasks with older, more competent adults. He also argued that
language affects thought.
3. To determine whether boys and girls play differently, a researcher
videotaped children at play during school recess. This is an example
of:
A. Field experiment
B. Naturalistic observation
C. Cross-sectional study
,D. Survey
E. Clinical interview
Correct Answer: B. Since the researcher is recording behavior in a
natural setting, and is not controlling or manipulating any
variables, it is a naturalistic observation.
4. The average child begins to walk independently between:
A. 7 and 8 months
B. 9 and 10 months
C. 11 and 12 months
D. 13 and 14 months
E. 16 and 17 months
Correct Answer: C. Research on physical development shows that
on average, children begin to walk on their own between 11 and
12 months of age.
5. According to Piaget, adaptation is made up of the two
complementary processes called:
A. Equilibration and accommodation
B. Accommodation and fixation
, C. Equilibration and assimilation
D. Operation and conservation
E. Accommodation and assimilation
Correct Answer: E. Piaget used the term "adaptation" for the
process of a child adjusting to the environment. The two
complementary processes involved in adaptation are
accommodation, when a child constructs a new scheme that
organizes a new experience, and assimilation, when a child
applies an already existing scheme to a new experience.
6. A child who believes that a shoe is alive is demonstrating:
A. The law of conservation
B. Animism
C. Cennation
D. Egocentrism
Correct Answer: B. Animism is the belief that inanimate objects have
lifelike qualities and are capable of action. This is characteristic of
Piaget's preoperational stage.
7. An enduring emotional bond between people is known as:
A. Unionization
2026/2027 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE
ACCURATE EXAM COMPLETE APPROVED QUESTIONS
WITH WELL ELABORATED SOLUTIONS AND DETAILED
RATIONALES (100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS)
CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION
|GUARANTEED PASS A+ |JUST RELEASED
Time Allowed: 90 Minutes
1. Which theoretical perspective emphasizes nature in the "nature
versus nurture" controversy?
A. Behavioral theory
B. Social learning theory
C. Social-cognitive theory
D. Psychodynamic theory
E. Sociocultural theory
Correct Answer: D. The psychodynamic theory emphasizes nature
in the nature versus nurture debate more than the other
,perspectives listed because of the emphasis on inborn, biological
drives within this perspective.
2. Which theorist would be most likely to expect cultural differences
in development?
A. Vygotsky
B. Piaget
C. Freud
D. Skinner
E. Bowlby
Correct Answer: A. Vygotsky is the one theorist of the five who
argued that culture influences cognitive development. He argued
that a child's cognitive abilities develop as a result of engaging in
tasks with older, more competent adults. He also argued that
language affects thought.
3. To determine whether boys and girls play differently, a researcher
videotaped children at play during school recess. This is an example
of:
A. Field experiment
B. Naturalistic observation
C. Cross-sectional study
,D. Survey
E. Clinical interview
Correct Answer: B. Since the researcher is recording behavior in a
natural setting, and is not controlling or manipulating any
variables, it is a naturalistic observation.
4. The average child begins to walk independently between:
A. 7 and 8 months
B. 9 and 10 months
C. 11 and 12 months
D. 13 and 14 months
E. 16 and 17 months
Correct Answer: C. Research on physical development shows that
on average, children begin to walk on their own between 11 and
12 months of age.
5. According to Piaget, adaptation is made up of the two
complementary processes called:
A. Equilibration and accommodation
B. Accommodation and fixation
, C. Equilibration and assimilation
D. Operation and conservation
E. Accommodation and assimilation
Correct Answer: E. Piaget used the term "adaptation" for the
process of a child adjusting to the environment. The two
complementary processes involved in adaptation are
accommodation, when a child constructs a new scheme that
organizes a new experience, and assimilation, when a child
applies an already existing scheme to a new experience.
6. A child who believes that a shoe is alive is demonstrating:
A. The law of conservation
B. Animism
C. Cennation
D. Egocentrism
Correct Answer: B. Animism is the belief that inanimate objects have
lifelike qualities and are capable of action. This is characteristic of
Piaget's preoperational stage.
7. An enduring emotional bond between people is known as:
A. Unionization
