CPCE Domain 3: Human Growth and Development Welcome to your CPCE Domain 3: Human Growth and Development 1. CPCE: Human Growth and Development According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, what is the primary challenge faced during adolescence? A. Trust vs. Mistrust B. Identity vs. Role Confusion C. Intimacy vs. Isolation D. Generativity vs. Stagnation None 2. CPCE: Human Growth and Development Piaget's concept of conservation is best understood at which stage of cognitive development? A. Sensorimotor B. Preoperational C. Concrete Operational D. Formal Operational None 3. CPCE: Human Growth and Development Vygotsky's theory emphasizes the importance of what in the learning process? A. Reinforcement B. Social interaction C. Sensorimotor experiences D. Solitary play None 4. CPCE: Human Growth and Development What is the main focus of Mahler's Separation-Individuation theory of child development? A. Developing a sense of trust in caregivers B. The process of developing a distinct self separate from the primary caregiver C. Mastering cognitive skills through direct instruction D. Achieving psychosocial tasks through peer interactions None 5. CPCE: Human Growth and Development According to Bowlby's attachment theory, what is NOT a pattern of attachment? A. Secure B. Avoidant C. Disorganized D. Independent None 6. CPCE: Human Growth and Development What stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development involves obedience and punishment orientation? A. Preconventional level: Stage 1 B. Preconventional level: Stage 2 C. Conventional level: Stage 3 D. Conventional level: Stage 4 None 7. CPCE: Human Growth and Development In which of Erikson's stages does the individual face the challenge of developing intimacy versus facing isolation? A. Adolescence B. Young Adulthood C. Middle Adulthood D. Late Adulthood None 8. CPCE: Human Growth and Development According to Bandura's Social Learning Theory, what is essential for learning to occur? A. Punishment B. Observational learning C. Physical practice D. Cognitive dissonance None 9. CPCE: Human Growth and Development Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs identifies the necessity for self-actualization. What is true about self-actualization? A. It is the lowest level of need. B. It is primarily concerned with physiological needs. C. It is the final stage, focused on achieving one's potential and creativity. D. It cannot be achieved until one is in their late adulthood. None 10. CPCE: Human Growth and Development Freud's psychosexual stages of development include various focus points for libido. Which stage is incorrectly matched with its focus area? A. Oral Stage - Mouth B. Anal Stage - Bladder control C. Phallic Stage - Genitalia D. Latency Stage - Dormant sexual feelings None 11. CPCE: Human Growth and Development Marcia's theory of identity status categorizes individuals based on their exploration and commitment to identity. Which is NOT one of Marcia's identity statuses? A. Identity Diffusion B. Identity Foreclosure C. Identity Achievement D. Identity Consolidation None 12. CPCE: Human Growth and Development What principle of human development suggests that skills and developmental gains are built upon earlier foundations? A. Reciprocal determinism B. Continuity C. Scaffolding D. Multidimensionality None 13. CPCE: Human Growth and Development Which theory of aging focuses on the gradual decline in the body's physiological capacity and the efficiency of biological systems? A. Activity theory B. Socioemotional selectivity theory C. Disengagement theory D. Biological aging theory None 14. CPCE: Human Growth and Development Which of the following best describes the concept of "emerging adulthood" as proposed by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett? A. A period where individuals are fully dependent on their parents B. A distinct phase characterized by exploration and instability, occurring from late teens through the twenties C. A stage where individuals focus primarily on establishing their career D. The period of adolescence extending into the thirties None 15. CPCE: Human Growth and Development According to Carol Gilligan, traditional theories of moral development (such as Kohlberg's) were criticized for: A. Focusing too much on emotional development B. Underestimating the moral reasoning abilities of children C. Ignoring the principle of care and relationships, particularly in women D. Overemphasizing the role of punishment and obedience None 16. CPCE: Human Growth and Development The concept of "crystallized intelligence" refers to: A. The ability to solve new problems, use logic in new situations, and identify patterns B. The accumulation of knowledge, skills, and strategies that are learned through experience C. The ability to remember and recall information quickly D. The capacity to adapt to new situations and solve problems never encountered before None 17. CPCE: Human Growth and Development Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence includes which of the following components? A. Emotional, Social, and Practical Intelligence B. Analytical, Creative, and Practical Intelligence C. Verbal, Mathematical, and Spatial Intelligence D. Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence None 18. CPCE: Human Growth and Development In the context of attachment theory, what does the term "secure base" refer to? A. A child's innate tendency to explore their environment B. The developmental stage when children start to become independent from their caregivers C. The caregiver's role as a source of comfort and security, from which the child can explore the surrounding world D. A pattern of attachment where the child shows no preference between the caregiver and a stranger None 19. CPCE: Human Growth and Development Which of the following is a primary focus of the "existential" perspective on human development? A. The biological underpinnings of growth and aging B. The impact of society and culture on individual development C. The search for meaning, self-awareness, and the nature of existence D. The stages of cognitive development and problem-solving skills None 20. CPCE: Human Growth and Development "Resilience" in the context of human development is best defined as: A. The ability to achieve developmental milestones earlier than peers B. The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and adapt to adversity C. A fixed trait that individuals are born with and remains unchanged throughout life D. The process of aging and gaining wisdom None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
