Q. The correct sequence of Piaget’s stages of cognitive development are
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational
Developmental Psychology 2 MCQs and Notes
Q. The correct order of the 3 stages of human prenatal development are
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
zygote, embryo, fetus
Q. Generativity refers to
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
the desire to have children and thereby ensure survival of the species.
Q. A failure to develop a consistent identity results in
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
role confusion
Q. According to Erikson, failure to resolve the tasks of middle adulthood leads to a sense of _ involving a concern for one's own needs and comforts only.
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
stagnation
Q. Erik Erikson published his psychosocial development theory in the following book?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Childhood and Society
Q. What stage is Initiative vs. Guilt?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Stage 3
Q. Erikson is from what country?
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
Germany
Q. What happens if a person does not successfully resolve a crisis within a stage?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
They move to the next stage with issues left from the previous stage
Q. What is the term that Erikson coined?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Identity Crisis