10 MCQ on Theories and Models of Social Development
Which model of social development emphasizes the adoption of Western values and technologies as catalysts for progress? a) Modernization Theory b) Human Development Index (HDI) c) Capability Approach d) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Answer: a) Modernization Theory
Which model of social development measures well-being based on life expectancy, education, and income? a) Modernization Theory b) Human Development Index (HDI) c) Capability Approach d) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Answer: b) Human Development Index (HDI)
Who developed the Capability Approach model of social development? a) Amartya Sen b) Martha Nussbaum c) Both Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum d) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Answer: c) Both Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum
How many dimensions are considered in the Human Development Index (HDI)? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 Answer: c) 3
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by which organization? a) World Bank b) International Monetary Fund (IMF) c) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) d) United Nations Answer: d) United Nations
Which model of social development emphasizes the importance of opportunities and choices for individuals? a) Modernization Theory b) Human Development Index (HDI) c) Capability Approach d) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Answer: c) Capability Approach
How many goals are included in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? a) 7 b) 12 c) 17 d) 20 Answer: c) 17
Which model of social development acknowledges the interdependence of social, economic, and environmental factors? a) Modernization Theory b) Human Development Index (HDI) c) Capability Approach d) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Answer: d) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Which model of social development focuses on industrialization, urbanization, and economic growth? a) Modernization Theory b) Human Development Index (HDI) c) Capability Approach d) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Answer: a) Modernization Theory
Which model of social development encourages policymakers to address structural factors that limit people's capabilities? a) Modernization Theory b) Human Development Index (HDI) c) Capability Approach d) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Answer: c) Capability Approach
- According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the first stage of human development? a) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt b) Trust vs. Mistrust c) Initiative vs. Guilt d) Identity vs. Role Confusion
- Jean Piaget's cognitive development theory emphasizes the importance of: a) Emotional development b) Social interaction c) Physical growth d) Language acquisition
- Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory emphasizes the role of _____ in shaping individual development. a) Genetic factors b) Personal achievements c) Social interaction and cultural context d) Innate abilities
- According to attachment theory, the quality of early attachments influences: a) Cognitive development b) Emotional intelligence c) Social relationships d) Physical health
- Albert Bandura's social learning theory emphasizes the importance of _____ in social development. a) Genetic predisposition b) Independent exploration c) Observational learning d) Intrinsic motivation
- Which theory introduced the concept of the zone of proximal development (ZPD)? a) Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory b) Jean Piaget's cognitive development theory c) Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory d) Attachment theory
- According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, which stage occurs during early adulthood? a) Trust vs. Mistrust b) Initiative vs. Guilt c) Generativity vs. Stagnation d) Intimacy vs. Isolation
- The concept of self-efficacy is associated with which social development theory? a) Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory b) Jean Piaget's cognitive development theory c) Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory d) Albert Bandura's social learning theory
- Which theory suggests that individuals acquire new behaviors through observation and imitation? a) Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory b) Jean Piaget's cognitive development theory c) Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory d) Albert Bandura's social learning theory
- How many stages are there in Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory? a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 10
Answer: b) Trust vs. Mistrust
Answer: b) Social interaction
Answer: c) Social interaction and cultural context
Answer: c) Social relationships
Answer: c) Observational learning
Answer: c) Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory
Answer: d) Intimacy vs. Isolation
Answer: d) Albert Bandura's social learning theory
Answer: d) Albert Bandura's social learning theory
Answer: c) 8
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