25 MCQ on Stages of Human Growth and Development

 1. Question: During which stage of human development do rapid physical and mental changes typically occur, leading to sexual maturity?

a. Infancy b. Adolescence c. Early adulthood d. Middle adulthood Answer: b. Adolescence

2. Question: Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory is characterized by developing a sense of trust versus mistrust? a. Toddlerhood b. Infancy c. Adolescence d. Late adulthood Answer: b. Infancy

3. Question: In Kohlberg's stages of moral development, the focus shifts from self-interest to maintaining social order in which stage? a. Preconventional stage b. Conventional stage c. Postconventional stage d. None of the above Answer: b. Conventional stage

4. Question: According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, the stage of "Industry vs. Inferiority" occurs during which age range? a. 3-6 years b. 6-12 years c. 12-18 years d. 18-30 years Answer: b. 6-12 years

5. Question: During which stage of human development do individuals typically establish intimate relationships and begin to build their own families? a. Adolescence b. Early adulthood c. Middle adulthood d. Late adulthood Answer: b. Early adulthood

6. Question: According to Piaget's cognitive development theory, which stage is characterized by the ability to think logically and solve problems systematically? a. Sensorimotor stage b. Preoperational stage c. Concrete operational stage d. Formal operational stage Answer: d. Formal operational stage

7. Question: The stage of "Intimacy vs. Isolation" is a key concept in which psychological theory of human development? a. Erikson's psychosocial theory b. Freud's psychosexual theory c. Kohlberg's moral development theory d. Piaget's cognitive development theory Answer: a. Erikson's psychosocial theory

8. Question: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs are at the base of the pyramid and must be satisfied first? a. Esteem needs b. Self-actualization needs c. Physiological needs d. Belongingness and love needs Answer: c. Physiological needs

9. Question: The stage of "Generativity vs. Stagnation" is a concept in which theory of human development? a. Erikson's psychosocial theory b. Freud's psychosexual theory c. Piaget's cognitive development theory d. Kohlberg's moral development theory Answer: a. Erikson's psychosocial theory

10. Question: The stage of "Identity vs. Role Confusion" is a key concept in which psychological theory of human development? a. Erikson's psychosocial theory b. Freud's psychosexual theory c. Kohlberg's moral development theory d. Piaget's cognitive development theory Answer: a. Erikson's psychosocial theory

11. Question: According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, the stage of "Integrity vs. Despair" occurs during which age range? a. 30-50 years b. 50-70 years c. 70-90 years d. 90+ years Answer: b. 50-70 years

12. Question: Erikson's stage of "Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt" primarily occurs during which age range? a. Infancy b. Early childhood c. Late childhood d. Adolescence Answer: b. Early childhood

13. Question: According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, the stage of "Initiative vs. Guilt" occurs during which age range? a. 3-6 years b. 6-12 years c. 12-18 years d. 18-30 years Answer: a. 3-6 years

14. Question: According to Piaget, which stage is characterized by the ability to understand and manipulate abstract concepts? a. Sensorimotor stage b. Preoperational stage c. Concrete operational stage d. Formal operational stage Answer: d. Formal operational stage

15. Question: According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, the stage of "Trust vs. Mistrust" primarily occurs during which age range? a. Infancy b. Early childhood c. Late childhood d. Adolescence Answer: a. Infancy

16. Question: In Piaget's theory of cognitive development, during which stage do children develop an understanding of conservation and reversibility? a. Sensorimotor stage b. Preoperational stage c. Concrete operational stage d. Formal operational stage Answer: c. Concrete operational stage

17. Question: During which stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory do individuals focus on finding purpose and contributing to society? a. Early adulthood b. Middle adulthood c. Late adulthood d. Adolescence Answer: b. Middle adulthood

18. Question: Freud's theory of psychosexual development includes how many stages? a. Three b. Four c. Five d. Six Answer: d. Six

19. Question: According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, the stage of "Industry vs. Inferiority" is associated with which age range? a. 3-6 years b. 6-12 years c. 12-18 years d. 18-30 years Answer: b. 6-12 years

20. Question: According to Freud, the stage characterized by a focus on developing social and communication skills is the: a. Oral stage b. Anal stage c. Phallic stage d. Latency stage Answer: d. Latency stage

21. Question: In Kohlberg's stages of moral development, at which stage do individuals act to avoid punishment and gain rewards? a. Preconventional stage b. Conventional stage c. Postconventional stage d. None of the above Answer: a. Preconventional stage

22. Question: According to Erikson, during the stage of "Intimacy vs. Isolation," the primary focus is on: a. Developing a sense of autonomy b. Forming close, lasting relationships c. Establishing a sense of industry d. Discovering one's identity Answer: b. Forming close, lasting relationships

23. Question: The stage of "Identity vs. Role Confusion" in Erikson's theory primarily occurs during which age range? a. Adolescence b. Early adulthood c. Middle adulthood d. Late adulthood Answer: a. Adolescence

24. Question: According to Erikson, during the stage of "Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt," children are focused on developing: a. Trust in their caregivers b. Independence and self-control c. Social relationships and friendships d. Competence in academic skills Answer: b. Independence and self-control

25. Question: In Erikson's psychosocial theory, the stage of "Ego Integrity vs. Despair" occurs during which age range? a. 70-90 years b. 90+ years c. 50-70 years d. 30-50 years Answer: a. 70-90 years