10 MCQ on Theories and Models of Social Development
- What is social development? a) The development of language skills b) The development of cognitive skills c) The development of emotional and social skills d) The development of physical skills
Answer: c) The development of emotional and social skills
- What is the main criticism of social development theories? a) Overemphasis on individual factors b) Lack of diversity in the populations studied c) Narrow focus on childhood d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
- Which model of social development emphasizes the role of peers in shaping social development? a) Social Learning Theory b) Ecological Systems Theory c) Social Cognitive Theory d) Psychosocial Theory
Answer: a) Social Learning Theory
- According to Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory, which system represents the immediate environment of the individual? a) Microsystem b) Mesosystem c) Exosystem d) Macrosystem
Answer: a) Microsystem
- What is the primary focus of the transactional model of development? a) The interaction between genes and the environment b) The interaction between the individual and the environment c) The interaction between individuals d) The interaction between cognitive and emotional processes
Answer: b) The interaction between the individual and the environment
- Which theory emphasizes the role of cultural and social factors in shaping development? a) Social Learning Theory b) Ecological Systems Theory c) Sociocultural Theory d) Psychosocial Theory
Answer: c) Sociocultural Theory
- Which model of social development emphasizes the importance of self-efficacy beliefs in shaping behavior? a) Social Cognitive Theory b) Ecological Systems Theory c) Social Learning Theory d) Psychosocial Theory
Answer: a) Social Cognitive Theory
- What is the main limitation of social development theories and models? a) They are too complex to be applied to real-world situations b) They only focus on childhood development c) They are too narrowly focused on individual factors d) They do not take into account the role of culture and context in shaping development
Answer: d) They do not take into account the role of culture and context in shaping development
- According to Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory, what is the role of language in development? a) It is a product of cognitive development b) It is a tool for cognitive development c) It has no role in cognitive development d) It hinders cognitive development
Answer: b) It is a tool for cognitive development
- Which model of social development emphasizes the importance of resilience in promoting positive outcomes? a) Social Learning Theory b) Ecological Systems Theory c) Social Cognitive Theory d) Psychosocial Theory
Answer: d) Psychosocial Theory
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