PSYC 230 – Cognitive Psychology Midterm Prep (90+ Questions) | Development Theories, Genetics, Prenatal & Childhood Growth | University of Illinois (UIUC)

This document contains a structured set of 90+ midterm-level questions and model answers for PSYC 230 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), designed for the 2025/2026 academic year. Focused on developmental and biological psychology content covered in the midterm, this resource offers accurate, exam-aligned material aimed at helping students achieve top results. It comprehensively covers key psychological theories such as Freud’s Psychosexual Development, Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages, Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory, Bandura’s Observational Learning, and Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory. The document also explains concepts in lifespan development, genetic inheritance, prenatal development (germinal, embryonic, fetal stages), teratogens, and early childhood reflexes and motor milestones. Biological aspects include chromosomes, dominant/recessive genes, the genome, and brain development (e.g., myelination). Cognitive and social development topics such as object permanence, attachment theory, theory of mind, and different types of childhood play are clearly defined and supported with textbook-accurate answers. This midterm prep guide is ideal for: Students enrolled in PSYC 230 or developmental psychology courses at UIUC Education, nursing, or pre-med majors needing a strong foundation in child development and cognitive theory Learners preparing for midterm exams that emphasize theory, development stages, genetics, and early life processes Keywords: psychosexual development, psychosocial theory, Piaget stages, cognitive development, assimilation, accommodation, observational learning, operant conditioning, ecological systems theory, lifespan development, genetics, chromosomes, prenatal stages, teratogens, reflexes, attachment, object permanence, theory of mind, motor development, early childhood, PSYC 230, UIUC