PSYC 140 Complete Exam Bank
Complete Exam questions Answers and Rationales,
psychology exam prep & Review Bundle
Modules 1-8 | Portage Learning | 2026/2027 Updated Version
Welcome to the PSYC 140 Complete Lock Down Exam & Review Bundle for Portage Learning,
2026/2027 Updated Version. This comprehensive resource features 950 multiple-choice questions
spanning Modules 1 through 8, covering all major developmental psychology theories and concepts.
Each question includes a correct answer and a brief rationale to reinforce learning. This exam bank is
designed to help students master key topics including Erikson, Freud, Piaget, Vygotsky, attachment,
parenting styles, and lifespan development from infancy through late adulthood.
SUMMARY OF TABLE OF CONTENTS
Modules 1-8 | Portage Learning | 2026/2027 Updated Version
MODULE 1 EXAM (Questions 1-100)
Topics: Erikson, Freud, Piaget, Vygotsky, Research Methods
MODULE 1 EXAM REVIEW (Questions 101-200)
Topics: Comprehensive Review of Module 1
MODULE 2 EXAM (Questions 201-280)
Topics: Brain Development, Reflexes, Senses, Attachment, Temperament
MODULE 2 EXAM REVIEW (Questions 281-340)
Topics: Comprehensive Review of Module 2
MODULE 3 EXAM (Questions 341-400)
Topics: Preoperational Stage, Vygotsky, Gender, Parenting, Play
MODULE 3 EXAM REVIEW (Questions 401-450)
Topics: Comprehensive Review of Module 3
MODULE 4 EXAM (Questions 451-500)
Topics: Concrete/Formal Operations, Information Processing, Identity
,MODULE 4 EXAM REVIEW (Questions 501-550)
Topics: Comprehensive Review of Module 4
MODULE 5 EXAM (Q551-650)
Topics: Young Adulthood, Intimacy, Love Theory, Career, Emerging Adulthood
MODULE 6 EXAM (Q651-750)
Topics: Middle Adulthood, Generativity, Midlife, Family
MODULE 7 EXAM (Q751-850)
Topics: Late Adulthood, Integrity, Aging, Death & Dying
MODULE 8 EXAM (Q851-950)
Topics: Comprehensive Review & Final Assessment
MODULE 1 EXAM
1) According to Erikson, unsuccessful completion of the first psychosocial stage will result in ____
A) Guilt
B) Shame
C) Mistrust
D) Isolation
Answer: C) Mistrust
Rationale: Erikson's first stage (Trust vs. Mistrust) occurs from birth to 18 months. Failure to develop
trust leads to mistrust.
2) According to Erikson, the "terrible two's" stem from a toddler's need to assert what?
A) Trust
B) Autonomy
C) Initiative
,D) Industry
Answer: B) Autonomy
Rationale: The "terrible twos" correspond to Erikson's Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt stage, where
toddlers assert independence.
3) Erikson used the term _____ to refer to producing something that benefits others.
A) Integrity
B) Generativity
C) Stagnation
D) Identity
Answer: B) Generativity
Rationale: Generativity is the seventh stage, focusing on contributing to society and helping future
generations.
4) How many psychosocial stages did Erikson describe?
A) Five
B) Six
C) Seven
D) Eight
Answer: D) Eight
Rationale: Erikson proposed eight psychosocial stages from infancy to late adulthood.
5) List the psychosexual stage described by Freud based on the age group: birth-18 months.
A) Anal
B) Phallic
C) Oral
D) Genital
Answer: C) Oral
, Rationale: Freud's oral stage occurs from birth to 18 months, with pleasure centered on the mouth.
6) List the psychosexual stage described by Freud based on the age group: 18 months-3 years.
A) Oral
B) Anal
C) Phallic
D) Latency
Answer: B) Anal
Rationale: The anal stage occurs from 18 months to 3 years, with pleasure centered on bowel/bladder
control.
7) List the psychosexual stage described by Freud based on the age group: 3-6 years old.
A) Oral
B) Anal
C) Phallic
D) Genital
Answer: C) Phallic
Rationale: The phallic stage occurs from 3-6 years, with pleasure centered on the genitals.
8) List the psychosexual stage described by Freud based on the age group: 6 years-puberty.
A) Phallic
B) Genital
C) Latency
D) Oral
Answer: C) Latency
Rationale: The latency stage occurs from 6 years to puberty, with dormant sexual feelings.
9) List the psychosexual stage described by Freud based on the age group: puberty-adulthood.
Complete Exam questions Answers and Rationales,
psychology exam prep & Review Bundle
Modules 1-8 | Portage Learning | 2026/2027 Updated Version
Welcome to the PSYC 140 Complete Lock Down Exam & Review Bundle for Portage Learning,
2026/2027 Updated Version. This comprehensive resource features 950 multiple-choice questions
spanning Modules 1 through 8, covering all major developmental psychology theories and concepts.
Each question includes a correct answer and a brief rationale to reinforce learning. This exam bank is
designed to help students master key topics including Erikson, Freud, Piaget, Vygotsky, attachment,
parenting styles, and lifespan development from infancy through late adulthood.
SUMMARY OF TABLE OF CONTENTS
Modules 1-8 | Portage Learning | 2026/2027 Updated Version
MODULE 1 EXAM (Questions 1-100)
Topics: Erikson, Freud, Piaget, Vygotsky, Research Methods
MODULE 1 EXAM REVIEW (Questions 101-200)
Topics: Comprehensive Review of Module 1
MODULE 2 EXAM (Questions 201-280)
Topics: Brain Development, Reflexes, Senses, Attachment, Temperament
MODULE 2 EXAM REVIEW (Questions 281-340)
Topics: Comprehensive Review of Module 2
MODULE 3 EXAM (Questions 341-400)
Topics: Preoperational Stage, Vygotsky, Gender, Parenting, Play
MODULE 3 EXAM REVIEW (Questions 401-450)
Topics: Comprehensive Review of Module 3
MODULE 4 EXAM (Questions 451-500)
Topics: Concrete/Formal Operations, Information Processing, Identity
,MODULE 4 EXAM REVIEW (Questions 501-550)
Topics: Comprehensive Review of Module 4
MODULE 5 EXAM (Q551-650)
Topics: Young Adulthood, Intimacy, Love Theory, Career, Emerging Adulthood
MODULE 6 EXAM (Q651-750)
Topics: Middle Adulthood, Generativity, Midlife, Family
MODULE 7 EXAM (Q751-850)
Topics: Late Adulthood, Integrity, Aging, Death & Dying
MODULE 8 EXAM (Q851-950)
Topics: Comprehensive Review & Final Assessment
MODULE 1 EXAM
1) According to Erikson, unsuccessful completion of the first psychosocial stage will result in ____
A) Guilt
B) Shame
C) Mistrust
D) Isolation
Answer: C) Mistrust
Rationale: Erikson's first stage (Trust vs. Mistrust) occurs from birth to 18 months. Failure to develop
trust leads to mistrust.
2) According to Erikson, the "terrible two's" stem from a toddler's need to assert what?
A) Trust
B) Autonomy
C) Initiative
,D) Industry
Answer: B) Autonomy
Rationale: The "terrible twos" correspond to Erikson's Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt stage, where
toddlers assert independence.
3) Erikson used the term _____ to refer to producing something that benefits others.
A) Integrity
B) Generativity
C) Stagnation
D) Identity
Answer: B) Generativity
Rationale: Generativity is the seventh stage, focusing on contributing to society and helping future
generations.
4) How many psychosocial stages did Erikson describe?
A) Five
B) Six
C) Seven
D) Eight
Answer: D) Eight
Rationale: Erikson proposed eight psychosocial stages from infancy to late adulthood.
5) List the psychosexual stage described by Freud based on the age group: birth-18 months.
A) Anal
B) Phallic
C) Oral
D) Genital
Answer: C) Oral
, Rationale: Freud's oral stage occurs from birth to 18 months, with pleasure centered on the mouth.
6) List the psychosexual stage described by Freud based on the age group: 18 months-3 years.
A) Oral
B) Anal
C) Phallic
D) Latency
Answer: B) Anal
Rationale: The anal stage occurs from 18 months to 3 years, with pleasure centered on bowel/bladder
control.
7) List the psychosexual stage described by Freud based on the age group: 3-6 years old.
A) Oral
B) Anal
C) Phallic
D) Genital
Answer: C) Phallic
Rationale: The phallic stage occurs from 3-6 years, with pleasure centered on the genitals.
8) List the psychosexual stage described by Freud based on the age group: 6 years-puberty.
A) Phallic
B) Genital
C) Latency
D) Oral
Answer: C) Latency
Rationale: The latency stage occurs from 6 years to puberty, with dormant sexual feelings.
9) List the psychosexual stage described by Freud based on the age group: puberty-adulthood.
