Unit 2: Developmental Psych UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Developmental psychology - CORRECT ANSWER - The study of how people grow and change
throughout their lifespan.
Physical development - CORRECT ANSWER - Changes in the body, brain, and physical abilities.
Cognitive development - CORRECT ANSWER - Changes in thinking, problem solving, memory,
and intelligence.
Psychosocial development - CORRECT ANSWER - Changes in emotions, personality, and social
relationships.
Continuous development - CORRECT ANSWER - Development that occurs gradually and
smoothly over time.
Discontinuous development - CORRECT ANSWER - Development that happens in distinct stages.
Nature - CORRECT ANSWER - Genetic or biological influences on development.
Nurture - CORRECT ANSWER - Environmental influences such as family, culture, and
experiences.
Trust vs. Mistrust (0-1) - CORRECT ANSWER - Infants learn to trust caregivers or feel unsafe if
needs are not met.
, Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt (1-3) - CORRECT ANSWER - Toddlers develop independence or
feel doubt about their abilities.
Initiative vs. Guilt (3-6) - CORRECT ANSWER - Children begin planning activities and taking
initiative or feel guilty about trying.
Industry vs. Inferiority (7-11) - CORRECT ANSWER - Children develop confidence in skills or
feel inferior compared to others.
Identity vs. Role Confusion (12-18) - CORRECT ANSWER - Adolescents explore personal
identity and beliefs.
Intimacy vs. Isolation (19-29) - CORRECT ANSWER - Young adults form close relationships or
feel isolated.
Generativity vs. Stagnation (30-64) - CORRECT ANSWER - Adults contribute to society and
guide the next generation.
Integrity vs. Despair (65+) - CORRECT ANSWER - Older adults reflect on life with satisfaction
or regret.
Schema - CORRECT ANSWER - A mental framework used to organize and interpret information.
Assimilation - CORRECT ANSWER - Fitting new information into existing schemas.
Accommodation - CORRECT ANSWER - Changing schemas to include new information.
Sensorimotor stage (0-2) - CORRECT ANSWER - Infants learn through senses and actions; object
permanence develops.
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Developmental psychology - CORRECT ANSWER - The study of how people grow and change
throughout their lifespan.
Physical development - CORRECT ANSWER - Changes in the body, brain, and physical abilities.
Cognitive development - CORRECT ANSWER - Changes in thinking, problem solving, memory,
and intelligence.
Psychosocial development - CORRECT ANSWER - Changes in emotions, personality, and social
relationships.
Continuous development - CORRECT ANSWER - Development that occurs gradually and
smoothly over time.
Discontinuous development - CORRECT ANSWER - Development that happens in distinct stages.
Nature - CORRECT ANSWER - Genetic or biological influences on development.
Nurture - CORRECT ANSWER - Environmental influences such as family, culture, and
experiences.
Trust vs. Mistrust (0-1) - CORRECT ANSWER - Infants learn to trust caregivers or feel unsafe if
needs are not met.
, Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt (1-3) - CORRECT ANSWER - Toddlers develop independence or
feel doubt about their abilities.
Initiative vs. Guilt (3-6) - CORRECT ANSWER - Children begin planning activities and taking
initiative or feel guilty about trying.
Industry vs. Inferiority (7-11) - CORRECT ANSWER - Children develop confidence in skills or
feel inferior compared to others.
Identity vs. Role Confusion (12-18) - CORRECT ANSWER - Adolescents explore personal
identity and beliefs.
Intimacy vs. Isolation (19-29) - CORRECT ANSWER - Young adults form close relationships or
feel isolated.
Generativity vs. Stagnation (30-64) - CORRECT ANSWER - Adults contribute to society and
guide the next generation.
Integrity vs. Despair (65+) - CORRECT ANSWER - Older adults reflect on life with satisfaction
or regret.
Schema - CORRECT ANSWER - A mental framework used to organize and interpret information.
Assimilation - CORRECT ANSWER - Fitting new information into existing schemas.
Accommodation - CORRECT ANSWER - Changing schemas to include new information.
Sensorimotor stage (0-2) - CORRECT ANSWER - Infants learn through senses and actions; object
permanence develops.
