PSY278
Human Growth & Development
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for
the regulation of growth and development during adolescence?
a) Estrogen
b) Testosterone
c) Growth hormone
d) Thyroxine
Correct Answer: c) Growth hormone
Rationale: Growth hormone, produced by the pituitary gland,
plays a crucial role in stimulating the growth of bone and cartilage
during adolescence.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The developmental stage characterized by the
development of abstract thinking, which typically begins around age
12, is known as ____________.
Correct Answer: Formal operational stage
Rationale: The formal operational stage, as defined by Piaget,
marks the onset of logical and abstract thought processes in
adolescents.
3. True/False: The peak of physical fitness and motor skills
typically occurs during early adulthood.
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, Correct Answer: True
Rationale: Early adulthood is generally associated with peak levels
of strength, endurance, and coordination.
4. Multiple Response: Select all the factors that influence early
childhood development:
a) Prenatal nutrition
b) Genetic makeup
c) Parental interaction
d) Socioeconomic status
e) Educational opportunities
Correct Answers: a) Prenatal nutrition, b) Genetic makeup, c)
Parental interaction, d) Socioeconomic status, e) Educational
opportunities
Rationale: All listed factors significantly impact early childhood
development, from biological to environmental influences.
5. Multiple Choice: Erikson's psychosocial stage of development
that focuses on the balance between trust and mistrust is most
critical during which life stage?
a) Infancy
b) Adolescence
c) Early childhood
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Human Growth & Development
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
©Fortis 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for
the regulation of growth and development during adolescence?
a) Estrogen
b) Testosterone
c) Growth hormone
d) Thyroxine
Correct Answer: c) Growth hormone
Rationale: Growth hormone, produced by the pituitary gland,
plays a crucial role in stimulating the growth of bone and cartilage
during adolescence.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The developmental stage characterized by the
development of abstract thinking, which typically begins around age
12, is known as ____________.
Correct Answer: Formal operational stage
Rationale: The formal operational stage, as defined by Piaget,
marks the onset of logical and abstract thought processes in
adolescents.
3. True/False: The peak of physical fitness and motor skills
typically occurs during early adulthood.
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, Correct Answer: True
Rationale: Early adulthood is generally associated with peak levels
of strength, endurance, and coordination.
4. Multiple Response: Select all the factors that influence early
childhood development:
a) Prenatal nutrition
b) Genetic makeup
c) Parental interaction
d) Socioeconomic status
e) Educational opportunities
Correct Answers: a) Prenatal nutrition, b) Genetic makeup, c)
Parental interaction, d) Socioeconomic status, e) Educational
opportunities
Rationale: All listed factors significantly impact early childhood
development, from biological to environmental influences.
5. Multiple Choice: Erikson's psychosocial stage of development
that focuses on the balance between trust and mistrust is most
critical during which life stage?
a) Infancy
b) Adolescence
c) Early childhood
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