PSYC 140 DEVELOPMENTAL (LIFESPAN)
PSYCHOLOGY (MODULE 1 EXAM) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES Q &A 2026 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD
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1. Which of the following is a key principle of lifespan
development?
A. Development occurs only in childhood
B. Development is multidimensional and lifelong
C. Development is purely biological
D. Development stops after adolescence
Rationale: Lifespan development recognizes growth and
change across all ages and domains.
Correct Answer: B. Development is multidimensional and
lifelong
2. Which domain of development focuses on changes in
thinking, intelligence, and language?
A. Physical development
B. Cognitive development
C. Socioemotional development
D. Moral development
Rationale: Cognitive development studies thought
processes, problem-solving, and language.
Correct Answer: B. Cognitive development
,3. Erikson’s psychosocial theory emphasizes:
A. Stages of moral reasoning
B. The impact of early childhood only
C. Lifespan challenges and psychosocial crises
D. Classical conditioning
Rationale: Erikson proposed eight stages of psychosocial
development, each with challenges across the lifespan.
Correct Answer: C. Lifespan challenges and psychosocial
crises
4. Which of the following is an example of a normative age-
graded influence?
A. Puberty
B. Divorce of parents
C. Winning the lottery
D. Being in a car accident
Rationale: Normative age-graded influences are
predictable events tied to chronological age.
Correct Answer: A. Puberty
5. A research method that involves observing participants in
their natural environment without interference is called:
A. Experiment
B. Naturalistic observation
C. Survey
D. Longitudinal study
Rationale: Naturalistic observation allows researchers to
, study behavior in real-life settings.
Correct Answer: B. Naturalistic observation
6. Which statement reflects the “nature vs. nurture”
debate?
A. Are behaviors learned or inherited?
B. Do humans develop in stages or continuously?
C. Are people influenced by culture or society?
D. Is intelligence fixed or malleable?
Rationale: The nature vs. nurture debate examines the
influence of genetics (nature) versus environment
(nurture).
Correct Answer: A. Are behaviors learned or inherited?
7. Piaget’s sensorimotor stage occurs during which ages?
A. 0–2 years
B. 2–7 years
C. 7–11 years
D. 12+ years
Rationale: The sensorimotor stage focuses on infants
learning through sensory experiences and actions.
Correct Answer: A. 0–2 years
8. Which of the following best describes a longitudinal
study?
A. Studying different age groups at one point in time
B. Studying the same individuals over a long period
C. Conducting an experiment with random assignment
D. Observing participants in a laboratory setting
, Rationale: Longitudinal studies track the same individuals
to examine changes over time.
Correct Answer: B. Studying the same individuals over a
long period
9. Which factor is considered a non-normative life event?
A. Starting school at age 6
B. Experiencing a serious accident
C. Menopause at age 50
D. Learning to walk around age 1
Rationale: Non-normative events are unusual or
unexpected events that affect development.
Correct Answer: B. Experiencing a serious accident
10. Which type of development involves changes in
personality, emotions, and relationships?
A. Cognitive
B. Socioemotional
C. Physical
D. Motor
Rationale: Socioemotional development addresses
emotional and social aspects across the lifespan.
Correct Answer: B. Socioemotional
11. Which research design compares people of different
ages at one point in time?
A. Longitudinal
B. Cross-sectional
C. Experimental
PSYCHOLOGY (MODULE 1 EXAM) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES Q &A 2026 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD
1. Which of the following is a key principle of lifespan
development?
A. Development occurs only in childhood
B. Development is multidimensional and lifelong
C. Development is purely biological
D. Development stops after adolescence
Rationale: Lifespan development recognizes growth and
change across all ages and domains.
Correct Answer: B. Development is multidimensional and
lifelong
2. Which domain of development focuses on changes in
thinking, intelligence, and language?
A. Physical development
B. Cognitive development
C. Socioemotional development
D. Moral development
Rationale: Cognitive development studies thought
processes, problem-solving, and language.
Correct Answer: B. Cognitive development
,3. Erikson’s psychosocial theory emphasizes:
A. Stages of moral reasoning
B. The impact of early childhood only
C. Lifespan challenges and psychosocial crises
D. Classical conditioning
Rationale: Erikson proposed eight stages of psychosocial
development, each with challenges across the lifespan.
Correct Answer: C. Lifespan challenges and psychosocial
crises
4. Which of the following is an example of a normative age-
graded influence?
A. Puberty
B. Divorce of parents
C. Winning the lottery
D. Being in a car accident
Rationale: Normative age-graded influences are
predictable events tied to chronological age.
Correct Answer: A. Puberty
5. A research method that involves observing participants in
their natural environment without interference is called:
A. Experiment
B. Naturalistic observation
C. Survey
D. Longitudinal study
Rationale: Naturalistic observation allows researchers to
, study behavior in real-life settings.
Correct Answer: B. Naturalistic observation
6. Which statement reflects the “nature vs. nurture”
debate?
A. Are behaviors learned or inherited?
B. Do humans develop in stages or continuously?
C. Are people influenced by culture or society?
D. Is intelligence fixed or malleable?
Rationale: The nature vs. nurture debate examines the
influence of genetics (nature) versus environment
(nurture).
Correct Answer: A. Are behaviors learned or inherited?
7. Piaget’s sensorimotor stage occurs during which ages?
A. 0–2 years
B. 2–7 years
C. 7–11 years
D. 12+ years
Rationale: The sensorimotor stage focuses on infants
learning through sensory experiences and actions.
Correct Answer: A. 0–2 years
8. Which of the following best describes a longitudinal
study?
A. Studying different age groups at one point in time
B. Studying the same individuals over a long period
C. Conducting an experiment with random assignment
D. Observing participants in a laboratory setting
, Rationale: Longitudinal studies track the same individuals
to examine changes over time.
Correct Answer: B. Studying the same individuals over a
long period
9. Which factor is considered a non-normative life event?
A. Starting school at age 6
B. Experiencing a serious accident
C. Menopause at age 50
D. Learning to walk around age 1
Rationale: Non-normative events are unusual or
unexpected events that affect development.
Correct Answer: B. Experiencing a serious accident
10. Which type of development involves changes in
personality, emotions, and relationships?
A. Cognitive
B. Socioemotional
C. Physical
D. Motor
Rationale: Socioemotional development addresses
emotional and social aspects across the lifespan.
Correct Answer: B. Socioemotional
11. Which research design compares people of different
ages at one point in time?
A. Longitudinal
B. Cross-sectional
C. Experimental
