NU 100
Growth & Development
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. During which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development
does a child develop a sense of trust?
- A. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
- B. Trust vs. Mistrust
- C. Initiative vs. Guilt
- D. Industry vs. Inferiority
- Correct ANS: B
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, - Rationale: The Trust vs. Mistrust stage occurs during
infancy, where the child develops trust based on the caregiver's
reliability and care.
2. Which of the following theorists developed the concept of the
"zone of proximal development"?
- A. Jean Piaget
- B. Sigmund Freud
- C. Lev Vygotsky
- D. B.F. Skinner
- Correct ANS: C
- Rationale: Lev Vygotsky developed the concept of the zone
of proximal development, which describes the difference between
what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve
with guidance.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. The _______ period is the first two weeks of prenatal
development after conception, characterized by rapid cell division
and the beginning of cell differentiation.
- Correct ANS: germinal
- Rationale: The germinal period marks the first two weeks
after conception, where rapid cell division and initial
differentiation occur.
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,4. The leading cause of death among adolescents is _______.
- Correct ANS: accidents
- Rationale: Accidents, including motor vehicle accidents, are
the leading cause of death among adolescents.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: According to Piaget, the preoperational stage of
cognitive development occurs between ages 7 and 11.
- Correct ANS: False
- Rationale: The preoperational stage occurs between ages 2
and 7. The concrete operational stage occurs between ages 7 and
11.
6. True or False: Bowlby's attachment theory emphasizes the
importance of early relationships in shaping later development.
- Correct ANS: True
- Rationale: Bowlby's attachment theory posits that early
relationships with caregivers are crucial for emotional
development and influence future relationships.
Multiple Response Questions
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, 7. Which of the following are key characteristics of adolescence?
(Select all that apply)
- A. Identity exploration
- B. Physical growth spurt
- C. Concrete operational thinking
- D. Increased peer influence
- Correct ANSs: A, B, D
- Rationale: Identity exploration, physical growth spurts, and
increased peer influence are key characteristics of adolescence.
8. Which developmental milestones are typically achieved during
infancy? (Select all that apply)
- A. Sitting without support
- B. Walking independently
- C. Speaking in full sentences
- D. Developing object permanence
- Correct ANSs: A, B, D
- Rationale: Sitting without support, walking independently,
and developing object permanence are milestones achieved during
infancy. Speaking in full sentences occurs later in early
childhood.
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Growth & Development
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. During which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development
does a child develop a sense of trust?
- A. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
- B. Trust vs. Mistrust
- C. Initiative vs. Guilt
- D. Industry vs. Inferiority
- Correct ANS: B
©2025
, - Rationale: The Trust vs. Mistrust stage occurs during
infancy, where the child develops trust based on the caregiver's
reliability and care.
2. Which of the following theorists developed the concept of the
"zone of proximal development"?
- A. Jean Piaget
- B. Sigmund Freud
- C. Lev Vygotsky
- D. B.F. Skinner
- Correct ANS: C
- Rationale: Lev Vygotsky developed the concept of the zone
of proximal development, which describes the difference between
what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve
with guidance.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. The _______ period is the first two weeks of prenatal
development after conception, characterized by rapid cell division
and the beginning of cell differentiation.
- Correct ANS: germinal
- Rationale: The germinal period marks the first two weeks
after conception, where rapid cell division and initial
differentiation occur.
©2025
,4. The leading cause of death among adolescents is _______.
- Correct ANS: accidents
- Rationale: Accidents, including motor vehicle accidents, are
the leading cause of death among adolescents.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: According to Piaget, the preoperational stage of
cognitive development occurs between ages 7 and 11.
- Correct ANS: False
- Rationale: The preoperational stage occurs between ages 2
and 7. The concrete operational stage occurs between ages 7 and
11.
6. True or False: Bowlby's attachment theory emphasizes the
importance of early relationships in shaping later development.
- Correct ANS: True
- Rationale: Bowlby's attachment theory posits that early
relationships with caregivers are crucial for emotional
development and influence future relationships.
Multiple Response Questions
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, 7. Which of the following are key characteristics of adolescence?
(Select all that apply)
- A. Identity exploration
- B. Physical growth spurt
- C. Concrete operational thinking
- D. Increased peer influence
- Correct ANSs: A, B, D
- Rationale: Identity exploration, physical growth spurts, and
increased peer influence are key characteristics of adolescence.
8. Which developmental milestones are typically achieved during
infancy? (Select all that apply)
- A. Sitting without support
- B. Walking independently
- C. Speaking in full sentences
- D. Developing object permanence
- Correct ANSs: A, B, D
- Rationale: Sitting without support, walking independently,
and developing object permanence are milestones achieved during
infancy. Speaking in full sentences occurs later in early
childhood.
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