NU 105
Growth & Development
Midterms (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
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,1. Which of the following theories suggests that human
development is a lifelong process that is multidimensional and
multidirectional?
a) Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
b) Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory
c) Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory
d) Baltes' Life-Span Perspective
ANS : d) Baltes' Life-Span Perspective
Rationale : Baltes' theory emphasizes that growth and
development are ongoing throughout life and encompasses
various dimensions such as biological, cognitive, and
socioemotional.
2. According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development,
what is the primary developmental challenge during adolescence?
a) Trust vs. Mistrust
b) Integrity vs. Despair
c) Identity vs. Role Confusion
d) Initiative vs. Guilt
ANS : c) Identity vs. Role Confusion
Rationale : Erikson identified adolescence as the stage where
individuals explore their personal identity and role in society.
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, 3. Which concept is central to Vygotsky's theory of cognitive
development?
a) Object Permanence
b) Scaffolding
c) Conservation
d) Centration
ANS : b) Scaffolding
Rationale : Vygotsky emphasized the role of social interaction
and guidance in learning, often through a supportive process
known as scaffolding.
4. The concept of "goodness of fit" is primarily associated with
which aspect of development?
a) Physical Growth
b) Emotional Regulation
c) Temperament
d) Cognitive Skills
ANS : c) Temperament
Rationale : "Goodness of fit" refers to how well an
individual's temperament matches their environment, impacting
development outcomes.
©2024/2025
Growth & Development
Midterms (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following theories suggests that human
development is a lifelong process that is multidimensional and
multidirectional?
a) Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
b) Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory
c) Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory
d) Baltes' Life-Span Perspective
ANS : d) Baltes' Life-Span Perspective
Rationale : Baltes' theory emphasizes that growth and
development are ongoing throughout life and encompasses
various dimensions such as biological, cognitive, and
socioemotional.
2. According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development,
what is the primary developmental challenge during adolescence?
a) Trust vs. Mistrust
b) Integrity vs. Despair
c) Identity vs. Role Confusion
d) Initiative vs. Guilt
ANS : c) Identity vs. Role Confusion
Rationale : Erikson identified adolescence as the stage where
individuals explore their personal identity and role in society.
©2024/2025
, 3. Which concept is central to Vygotsky's theory of cognitive
development?
a) Object Permanence
b) Scaffolding
c) Conservation
d) Centration
ANS : b) Scaffolding
Rationale : Vygotsky emphasized the role of social interaction
and guidance in learning, often through a supportive process
known as scaffolding.
4. The concept of "goodness of fit" is primarily associated with
which aspect of development?
a) Physical Growth
b) Emotional Regulation
c) Temperament
d) Cognitive Skills
ANS : c) Temperament
Rationale : "Goodness of fit" refers to how well an
individual's temperament matches their environment, impacting
development outcomes.
©2024/2025
