PSYC 2070 – Early Childhood Development Exam | 50+ Q&A | Piaget, Erikson, Parenting Styles, Motor Skills | Louisiana State University

This exam review guide features over 50 expertly answered multiple-choice questions for PSYC 2070 – Development of the Young Child at Louisiana State University, structured for the 2025/2026 academic year. Designed for students covering the early childhood unit, the content focuses on cognitive and psychosocial development from ages 2 to 7, aligned with major developmental theories and real-life application. Key concepts include Piaget’s preoperational stage, egocentrism, animism, conservation, Vygotsky’s ZPD and scaffolding, Erikson’s initiative vs. guilt stage, as well as parenting styles (authoritative, authoritarian, neglectful, indulgent). Also covered are topics such as gross and fine motor skill development, gender socialization, obesity prevention in early childhood, and emotional coaching. The guide uses applied scenarios to reinforce theoretical understanding, making it an ideal resource for psychology, education, nursing, and human development majors. Keywords: early childhood, Piaget, preoperational stage, egocentrism, conservation, Vygotsky, scaffolding, Erikson stages, initiative vs guilt, parenting styles, authoritative parenting, neglectful parent, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, ZPD, emotional development, social role theory, childhood obesity, animism, developmental psychology