Knowledge Check: Theories of Development
Knowledge Check
Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory
Q1: According to Piaget, abstract reasoning begins in which stage?
A) Sensori-motor
B) Pre-operational
C) Concrete operational
D) Formal operational
Q2: Conservation of number develops during which stage?
A) Sensori-motor
B) Pre-operational
C) Concrete operational
D) Formal operational
Q3: Object permanence develops in which stage?
A) Pre-operational
B) Sensori-motor
C) Concrete operational
D) Formal operational
Q4: Egocentrism is a feature of which stage?
A) Formal operational
B) Pre-operational
C) Concrete operational
D) Sensori-motor
Q5: Assimilation means:
A) Changing old knowledge
B) Creating confusion
C) Fitting new information into existing schemas
D) Forgetting information
Q6: Which concept refers to mental balance in Piaget’s theory?
A) Equilibrium
B) Centration
C) Reversibility
D) Conservation
Q7: A child thinking only about glass height during water experiment shows:
A) Conservation
B) Reversibility
C) Centration
D) Equilibrium
Q8: Reversibility in thinking develops in which stage?
A) Sensori-motor
B) Pre-operational
C) Concrete operational
D) Formal operational
Q9: Changing schemas to adapt to new experiences is:
A) Assimilation
B) Accommodation
C) Imitation
D) Reinforcement
Q10: Logical reasoning based on real objects is seen in:
A) Sensori-motor stage
B) Pre-operational stage
C) Concrete operational stage
D) Formal operational stage
Q11: Hypothetical thinking is the key feature of:
A) Sensori-motor
B) Pre-operational
C) Concrete operational
D) Formal operational
Q12: According to Piaget, learning occurs due to:
A) Direct teaching only
B) Punishment and reward
C) Active interaction with environment
D) Memorization
Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Theory
Q13: School-age children face which conflict?
A) Trust vs Mistrust
B) Industry vs Inferiority
C) Identity vs Role confusion
D) Intimacy vs Isolation
Q14: Which age is related to Identity vs Role Confusion?
A) Infancy
B) Childhood
C) Adolescence
D) Old age
Q15: Successful resolution of Industry vs Inferiority leads to:
A) Independence
B) Competence
C) Isolation
D) Identity
Q16: Erikson’s theory focuses mainly on:
A) Learning behavior
B) Cognitive structures
C) Emotional-social conflicts
D) Biological growth
Q17: Which stage develops basic trust?
A) Autonomy vs Shame
B) Trust vs Mistrust
C) Initiative vs Guilt
D) Industry vs Inferiority
Q18: Failure to develop trust in infancy results in:
A) Role confusion
B) Inferiority
C) Lack of confidence
D) Identity crisis
Q19: In Erikson’s theory, “Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt” occurs during:
A) Infancy
B) Early childhood
C) Adolescence
D) Old age
Q20: Which Erikson stage focuses on developing initiative and purpose?
A) Initiative vs Guilt
B) Industry vs Inferiority
C) Identity vs Role Confusion
D) Intimacy vs Isolation
Q21: A child who feels confident by completing tasks successfully shows strong development of:
A) Trust
B) Initiative
C) Industry
D) Identity
Q22: According to Erikson, failure at adolescent stage leads to:
A) Loss of trust
B) Role confusion
C) Inferiority
D) Isolation
Q23: Which stage centers on forming deep personal relationships?
A) Integrity vs Despair
B) Identity vs Role Confusion
C) Intimacy vs Isolation
D) Industry vs Inferiority
Q24: Erikson believed that unresolved early conflicts:
A) Disappear automatically
B) Improve intelligence
C) Affect future personality development
D) Do not influence later life
Kohlberg’s Moral Development Theory
Q25: Kohlberg’s theory deals with development of:
A) Intelligence
B) Moral reasoning
C) Emotional control
D) Social skills
Q26: Total number of stages in Kohlberg’s theory are:
A) 3
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
Q27: A child obeying rules due to fear of punishment belongs to:
A) Conventional level
B) Post-conventional level
C) Pre-conventional level
D) Social contract level
Q28: Moral judgment based on social approval is part of:
A) Pre-conventional
B) Conventional
C) Post-conventional
D) Legal stage
Q29: Highest level in Kohlberg’s theory is:
A) Pre-conventional
B) Conventional
C) Post-conventional
D) Universal level
Q30: Following laws because they maintain social order reflects:
A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 4
D) Stage 6
Q31: Child returning lost wallet expecting a reward belongs to:
A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 5
Q32: A student respecting rules because “good students do so” belongs to:
A) Pre-conventional
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 6
Q33: Moral decision based on human rights is at:
A) Stage 2
B) Stage 3
C) Stage 4
D) Stage 6
Q34: Moral reasoning based on maintaining relationships belongs to:
A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 5
Q35: Most school-age children are typically in which level?
A) Pre-conventional
B) Conventional
C) Post-conventional
D) Universal ethical
Q36: Kohlberg’s theory focuses on:
A) Moral behavior only
B) Moral reasoning behind behavior
C) Emotional structure
D) Personality traits
Freud’s Psychosexual Development Theory
Q37: According to Freud, personality is mainly developed by the age of:
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 10 years
D) 15 years
Q38: The stage focused on mouth and feeding is:
A) Anal stage
B) Oral stage
C) Phallic stage
D) Latency stage
Q39: Toilet training difficulties are related to which stage?
A) Oral
B) Anal
C) Phallic
D) Genital
Q40: Oedipus complex is associated with which stage?
A) Oral stage
B) Anal stage
C) Phallic stage
D) Genital stage
Q41: Which stage focuses on social and intellectual skills development?
A) Latency stage
B) Genital stage
C) Phallic stage
D) Oral stage
Q42: The final stage of Freud’s theory is:
A) Oral stage
B) Anal stage
C) Genital stage
D) Latency stage
Q43: Fixation at anal stage may result in:
A) Low self-esteem
B) Messy or overly rigid personality
C) Weak memory
D) Poor language skills
Q44: Latency stage mainly helps in development of:
A) Sexual identity
B) Peer relationships
C) Feeding habits
D) Bowel control
Q45: Freud’s theory primarily explains development through:
A) Social conflicts
B) Moral reasoning
C) Sexual energy (libido)
D) Intelligence changes
Q46: A child afraid of expressing affection may show fixation at:
A) Oral stage
B) Anal stage
C) Phallic stage
D) Genital stage
Q47: Which stage is considered important for school-age children?
A) Oral stage
B) Anal stage
C) Latency stage
D) Genital stage
Q48: Freud believed unresolved childhood conflicts lead to:
A) Higher IQ
B) Better moral reasoning
C) Adult personality problems
D) Improved memory
Goleman’s Emotional Development Theory
Q49: Goleman’s theory mainly focuses on development of:
A) IQ
B) Emotional Intelligence
C) Moral intelligence
D) Logical reasoning
Q50: Self-awareness means:
A) Forgetting emotions
B) Recognizing own emotions
C) Controlling others
D) Avoiding emotions
Q51: Ability to manage impulses is called:
A) Empathy
B) Motivation
C) Self-regulation
D) Social skill
Q52: Understanding others’ feelings refers to:
A) Empathy
B) Motivation
C) Social skills
D) Self-awareness
Q53: Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence has how many core components?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Q54: The skill to manage relationships effectively refers to:
A) Self-awareness
B) Social skills
C) Empathy
D) Motivation
Q55: A child who controls anger despite provocation shows strong:
A) Self-awareness
B) Empathy
C) Self-regulation
D) Motivation
Q56: Which EI component helps a student persist in difficult tasks?
A) Motivation
B) Self-awareness
C) Empathy
D) Social skills
Q57: Emotional Intelligence supports classroom learning by improving:
A) Only IQ
B) Only memory
C) Attention, cooperation and self-control
D) Physical strength
Q58: Students with high EI usually show:
A) High aggression
B) Poor relationships
C) Better peer interaction
D) Low attention span
Q59: Which EI component allows students to understand classmate’s emotions?
A) Self-awareness
B) Empathy
C) Motivation
D) Self-regulation
Q60: Developing Emotional Intelligence helps students mainly in:
A) Only academic marks
B) Handling life challenges and social adjustment
C) Physical growth
D) Memorization skills