Froggy Jumps Developmental Psychology QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on developmental psychology concepts and theories! by Sophia 1 What do developmentalists study? a The joint effects of biological inheritance and environment on behavior. b Only biological inheritance. c Only environmental influences. 2 What is a cohort? a A group of people born around the same time and place. b A developmental stage. c A psychological theory. 3 What does continuous development imply? a Development is gradual and builds on previous steps. b Development occurs in distinct stages. c Development is only influenced by genetics. 4 What is a critical period? a A specific time during development with irreversible consequences. b A phase of rapid growth. c A time when development can be reversed. 5 Who is known for psychodynamic theory? a Erik Erikson. b Sigmund Freud. c B.F. Skinner. 6 What does Erikson's psychosocial theory emphasize? a Only childhood development. b Developmental change through eight distinct stages. c Observable behavior only. 7 What do behavioral psychologists focus on? a Observable behavior and environmental stimuli. b Unconscious motivations. c Genetic inheritance. 8 What is a schema? a A specific developmental stage. b An organized mental pattern representing behaviors and actions. c A type of psychological disorder. 9 What does correlational research seek to identify? a The effects of a single variable. b Causation between two variables. c The relationship between two factors. 10 What is the greatest increase in height and weight during development? a In early childhood. b During adolescence. c In the first year of life.
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