Knowledge Check: Development, Growth and Maturation
Knowledge Check
Concept of Growth, Development, and Maturation
Q1: Which term refers mainly to increase in physical size like height and weight?
A) Development
B) Growth
C) Maturation
D) Learning
Q2: Maturation mainly depends on which factor?
A) Classroom environment
B) Practice and repetition
C) Biological heredity and age
D) Teacher motivation
Q3: Improvement in thinking and reasoning ability comes under:
A) Growth
B) Development
C) Nutrition
D) Reflex action
Q4: Which one is a qualitative change?
A) Increase in weight
B) Increase in height
C) Improvement in problem-solving ability
D) Increase in shoe size
Q5: Which process prepares a child biologically for new abilities?
A) Growth
B) Learning
C) Maturation
D) Conditioning
Q6: Development mainly depends on:
A) Practice only
B) Environment and learning
C) Age only
D) Climate
Q7: Which shows quantitative change?
A) Learning language
B) Developing values
C) Increase in chest circumference
D) Gaining moral sense
Q8: Development includes change in:
A) Physical abilities only
B) Mental and social abilities
C) Body size only
D) Reflexes only
Q9: Which one best defines maturation?
A) Learning through reinforcement
B) Growth through nutrition
C) Biological process of readiness
D) Training through practice
Q10: Growth can be measured using:
A) Intelligence tests
B) Observation only
C) Physical measurements
D) Interview method
Q11: A child cannot solve abstract problems because his brain is not biologically ready. This indicates lack of:
A) Growth
B) Development
C) Maturation
D) Intelligence
Q12: A child who is healthy but lacks problem-solving skills needs support mainly in:
A) Growth
B) Development
C) Maturation
D) Genetic traits
Q13: Which statement clearly shows difference between growth and development?
A) Growth is social while development is physical
B) Growth is measurable while development is both measurable and functional
C) Both are same processes
D) Development ends in childhood
Q14: Which change shows development without growth?
A) Increase in weight
B) Learning to read faster
C) Higher BMI
D) Increase in muscle size
Q15: A person grows taller even without special training. This is mainly due to:
A) Learning
B) Reinforcement
C) Maturation
D) Conditioning
Q16: Which is an example of development but not maturation?
A) Puberty changes
B) Tooth eruption
C) Learning to solve puzzles
D) Voice change
Q17: Which statement regarding maturation is correct?
A) It is fully controlled by environment
B) It can be forced through training
C) It follows natural biological timing
D) It has no relation with age
Q18: Which set correctly matches the process with its nature?
A) Growth – Qualitative
B) Development – Only quantitative
C) Maturation – Biological readiness
D) Maturation – Environmental learning
Q19: A child has normal height and weight but lacks social interaction skills. This indicates underdevelopment in:
A) Growth only
B) Emotional dimension
C) Development aspect
D) Maturation process
Q20: When a child is biologically ready but lacks opportunities, which process is mainly affected?
A) Maturation
B) Growth
C) Development
D) Reflex action
Principles of Development
Q1: Development from head to toe follows which principle?
A) Proximodistal
B) Cephalocaudal
C) Individual difference
D) General to specific
Q2: Development from centre of the body to outer parts is called:
A) Cephalocaudal
B) Proximodistal
C) Sequential
D) Individual difference
Q3: Which principle states that broad movements develop before fine movements?
A) Cephalocaudal
B) Proximodistal
C) General to specific
D) Continuity
Q4: The principle that development does not stop at any age is known as:
A) Cephalocaudal
B) Continuity
C) Individual difference
D) Proximodistal
Q5: The principle stating that development varies from child to child is:
A) Cephalocaudal
B) Continuity
C) Individual differences
D) Sequential pattern
Q6: Which principle explains that development occurs in an orderly sequence?
A) Random process
B) Discontinuous process
C) Sequential process
D) Genetic process
Q7: The ability to write neatly after learning to draw lines shows which principle?
A) Cephalocaudal
B) Proximodistal
C) General to specific
D) Continuity
Q8: Which principle shows development from shoulder to fingers during writing?
A) Cephalocaudal
B) Continuity
C) Proximodistal
D) Individual difference
Q9: According to development principles, children first learn to:
A) Write essays
B) Solve equations
C) Control large body movements
D) Pronounce complex words
Q10: Which statement best describes individual differences?
A) All children develop identically
B) Development speed differs among children
C) Development stops after childhood
D) Development occurs randomly
Q11: A teacher allowing different time for students to finish tasks is applying which principle?
A) Continuity
B) Cephalocaudal
C) Individual differences
D) Proximodistal
Q12: Which classroom observation shows the principle of general to specific?
A) A child controlling legs before neck
B) A child learning pencil grip before finger strength
C) A child running before walking
D) A child reading before speaking
Q13: A child can hold a ball but cannot thread a needle. This shows:
A) Cephalocaudal development
B) Proximodistal development
C) General to specific principle
D) Individual difference principle
Q14: Which situation best shows the principle of continuity?
A) Child stops learning after primary stage
B) Learning and thinking changes keep occurring
C) Development only in childhood
D) Sudden stop in mental abilities
Q15: In a class, one student learns faster due to rich home environment while another learns slower. This reflects:
A) Cephalocaudal principle
B) Uniform development
C) Influence of environment on individual differences
D) Proximodistal principle
Q16: Ordering of development like sitting before standing reflects:
A) Random growth
B) Sequential principle
C) Individual difference
D) Environmental learning
Q17: A child’s fine motor skills develop later than gross motor skills. This shows:
A) Proximodistal rule
B) Cephalocaudal rule
C) General to specific rule
D) Individual difference rule
Q18: Which situation violates the principle of development?
A) Children walk after crawling
B) Children speak before babbling
C) Children differ in learning speed
D) Children develop in sequence
Q19: Which combination correctly follows developmental direction?
A) Feet → Legs → Head
B) Fingers → Hand → Arm
C) Head → Trunk → Legs
D) Toes → Foot → Knee
Q20: A teacher planning different activities based on student levels reflects understanding of:
A) Uniform development
B) Individual differences
C) Cephalocaudal principle
D) Genetic determinism
Stages of Growth and Development
Q1: Which stage covers the age group 0–2 years?
A) Childhood
B) Adolescence
C) Infancy
D) Adulthood
Q2: The stage between 2 and 12 years is called:
A) Infancy
B) Childhood
C) Adolescence
D) Old age
Q3: Which stage begins around the age of 12 years?
A) Infancy
B) Childhood
C) Adolescence
D) Senescence
Q4: The period of rapid physical and emotional change is seen mainly in:
A) Infancy
B) Childhood
C) Adolescence
D) Adulthood
Q5: When a child develops basic language and social skills, he/she is mainly in:
A) Late adulthood
B) Infancy
C) Adolescence
D) Childhood
Q6: Identity formation is mainly associated with:
A) Infancy
B) Childhood
C) Adolescence
D) Old age
Q7: Which stage is known for emotional bonding with parents?
A) Infancy
B) Adolescence
C) Adulthood
D) Old age
Q8: Reasoning and logical thinking develop strongly during:
A) Infancy
B) Early adulthood
C) Childhood
D) Old age
Q9: Puberty changes are a clear sign of entry into:
A) Infancy
B) Childhood
C) Adolescence
D) Senility
Q10: The stage involving development of basic motor skills is:
A) Adolescence
B) Infancy
C) Adulthood
D) Old age
Q11: A child between 11–13 years shows emotional instability and questioning behavior. This stage is:
A) Childhood
B) Infancy
C) Adolescence
D) Early adulthood
Q12: Growth in height slows down but thinking becomes more logical. This fits which stage?
A) Infancy
B) Early childhood
C) Late childhood
D) Old age
Q13: Rapid height increase known as “growth spurt” occurs mostly in:
A) Infancy and Adolescence
B) Childhood only
C) Old age only
D) Early adulthood only
Q14: Which stage acts as a bridge between childhood and adulthood?
A) Infancy
B) Adolescence
C) Old age
D) Early childhood
Q15: According to developmental psychology, cognitive transition to abstract thinking begins in:
A) Infancy
B) Childhood
C) Adolescence
D) Old age
Q16: A teacher notices a class group showing peer influence and emotional sensitivity. This relates to:
A) Childhood stage
B) Infancy stage
C) Adolescence stage
D) Senescence stage
Q17: Attachment formation with primary caregiver occurs mainly during:
A) Infancy
B) Late childhood
C) Adolescence
D) Old age
Q18: Which stage is most critical for development of language basics?
A) Infancy and early childhood
B) Adolescence only
C) Old age
D) Adulthood
Q19: Moral understanding begins to clearly develop during:
A) Infancy
B) Childhood
C) Adolescence
D) Old age
Q20: Which stage is most associated with self-identity crisis?
A) Infancy
B) Childhood
C) Adolescence
D) Adulthood
Dimensions of Growth and Development
Q1: Increase in height and muscle strength belongs to which dimension?
A) Cognitive
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Moral
Q2: Improvement in memory and reasoning belongs to which dimension?
A) Emotional
B) Cognitive
C) Social
D) Language
Q3: A child learning to control anger shows development in:
A) Physical dimension
B) Emotional dimension
C) Social dimension
D) Moral dimension
Q4: Ability to adjust with classmates mainly reflects:
A) Cognitive development
B) Social development
C) Physical development
D) Language development
Q5: Understanding right and wrong belongs to which dimension?
A) Moral
B) Social
C) Cognitive
D) Emotional
Q6: A child forming correct sentences shows progress in:
A) Emotional dimension
B) Cognitive dimension
C) Language dimension
D) Moral dimension
Q7: Expressing sadness or happiness appropriately relates to:
A) Cognitive dimension
B) Emotional dimension
C) Physical dimension
D) Social dimension
Q8: Which dimension helps a child understand mathematical problem-solving?
A) Social
B) Language
C) Cognitive
D) Moral
Q9: Making friends easily and working in groups belongs to:
A) Social dimension
B) Emotional dimension
C) Cognitive dimension
D) Physical dimension
Q10: Vocabulary improvement is part of which development?
A) Cognitive
B) Language
C) Emotional
D) Moral
Q11: A child who is physically strong but lacks cooperation skills needs support mainly in:
A) Physical dimension
B) Social dimension
C) Moral dimension
D) Language dimension
Q12: A student scoring high intellectually but lacking empathy is weak in:
A) Cognitive dimension
B) Emotional dimension
C) Moral dimension
D) Language dimension
Q13: Which combination correctly matches dimension with its function?
A) Moral – reasoning ability
B) Cognitive – value judgement
C) Social – peer interaction
D) Physical – communication skills
Q14: When a child improves handwriting control, it reflects development in:
A) Language and physical
B) Moral and emotional
C) Social and moral
D) Cognitive and moral
Q15: Which development helps a child follow ethical classroom behavior?
A) Social
B) Moral
C) Cognitive
D) Physical
Q16: A child speaking fluently but lacking logical reasoning shows imbalance between:
A) Language and cognitive
B) Emotional and social
C) Physical and moral
D) Cognitive and moral
Q17: Which dimension strongly impacts personality formation?
A) Physical only
B) Cognitive only
C) Emotional and social
D) Language only
Q18: A child who understands moral values but cannot express them verbally lacks:
A) Moral development
B) Language development
C) Social development
D) Physical development
Q19: Holistic development requires balanced growth of:
A) Only cognitive and physical dimensions
B) All dimensions together
C) Only emotional and moral dimensions
D) Only language dimension
Q20: A child showing excellent memory but poor values needs improvement mainly in:
A) Cognitive dimension
B) Moral dimension
C) Language dimension
D) Emotional dimension
Category: Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Approaches
Q1: In which study method the same group of children are observed over many years?
A) Cross-sectional
B) Experimental
C) Longitudinal
D) Observational
Q2: Studying different age groups at the same time refers to:
A) Longitudinal study
B) Cross-sectional study
C) Case study
D) Field experiment
Q3: Which study method requires more time to complete?
A) Cross-sectional
B) Longitudinal
C) Survey method
D) Interview method
Q4: Which method is quicker to conduct?
A) Longitudinal study
B) Cross-sectional study
C) Laboratory experiment
D) Controlled study
Q5: Which approach gives detailed information about individual development changes?
A) Survey method
B) Cross-sectional approach
C) Experimental approach
D) Longitudinal approach
Q6: Which approach helps in comparing development between age groups?
A) Longitudinal approach
B) Cross-sectional approach
C) Interview approach
D) Observational approach
Q7: Which approach follows “same subjects over time” rule?
A) Experimental
B) Case study
C) Cross-sectional
D) Longitudinal
Q8: A researcher studies the reading ability of children aged 6, 8, and 10 in one year. This is:
A) Longitudinal study
B) Case study
C) Cross-sectional study
D) Action research
Q9: Which approach is more economical in terms of time?
A) Longitudinal
B) Cross-sectional
C) Experimental
D) Psychological
Q10: Which approach is best to understand growth rate across many age levels quickly?
A) Longitudinal approach
B) Cross-sectional approach
C) Clinical approach
D) Developmental approach
Q11: A researcher studied the same group of children from age 6 to 16. Which method is this?
A) Cross-sectional method
B) Case study method
C) Experimental method
D) Longitudinal method
Q12: Which method is more suitable for studying long-term changes in personality?
A) Cross-sectional
B) Longitudinal
C) Survey method
D) Interview method
Q13: Which study method cannot show individual growth pattern over time?
A) Longitudinal
B) Cross-sectional
C) Case study
D) Clinical study
Q14: Data collected only once from different age groups belong to which approach?
A) Longitudinal approach
B) Cross-sectional approach
C) Developmental approach
D) Experimental approach
Q15: Which approach is more accurate in tracking behavioral changes?
A) Cross-sectional approach
B) Longitudinal approach
C) Interview approach
D) Survey approach
Q16: Which method is best if researcher has limited time?
A) Longitudinal
B) Action research
C) Cross-sectional
D) Case study
Q17: Which approach studies developmental patterns within the same individual?
A) Cross-sectional study
B) Case study method
C) Longitudinal study
D) Experimental study
Q18: Which approach helps in studying age-related differences at a particular time?
A) Longitudinal
B) Cross-sectional
C) Survey method
D) Clinical method
Q19: A study comparing emotional maturity in age groups 7, 12 and 17 in the same year uses:
A) Longitudinal method
B) Cross-sectional method
C) Case study method
D) Field study method
Q20: Which approach studies changes caused mainly due to age?
A) Longitudinal study
B) Cross-sectional study
C) Experimental study
D) Diagnostic study