PSYC 140 Module 1 Exam Questions and Answers –
2026 Update – Psychology Development Theories
Practice Exam Material
Introduction:
This document contains PSYC 140 Module 1 exam questions with
verified answers covering major psychology development theories
and concepts. Topics include Erikson’s psychosocial development,
Freud’s psychosexual stages, Piaget’s cognitive development,
operant conditioning, Pavlovian conditioning, and imprinting.
The material also includes detailed explanatory responses for
theory comparison and cognitive development questions, making it
useful for exam preparation, revision, and practice testing. The
content aligns with introductory developmental psychology
coursework and online assessment formats using Respondus
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Exam Questions and Answers
True or false ? Erikson viewed adolescence as a crucial period of
development --- correct precise answer ---True
, True or false ? Training based on Pavlovian principles is used in the
treatment of phobias . --- correct precise answer ---True
In operant conditioning , [ answer1 ] are applied so that behaviors
are more likely to continue in the future , while [ answer2 ] are
applied to decrease the likelihood of behaviors continuing . ---
correct precise answer ---1. Rewards
2. Punishments
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects Piaget's
stages of cognitive development ? --- correct precise answer ---
Children progress through stages in the same order .
Which of the following statements is true regarding Piaget's Formal
Operations stage ? --- correct precise answer ---Research indicates
that only a few adults succeed at Piaget's formal operation tasks .
What should a parent of a toddler do to address the delicate balance
of navigating a child through the Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
stage ? Be specific in indicating a realistic way a parent can do this
. --- correct precise answer ---Parents should foster the child's
independence but not be critical of them
2026 Update – Psychology Development Theories
Practice Exam Material
Introduction:
This document contains PSYC 140 Module 1 exam questions with
verified answers covering major psychology development theories
and concepts. Topics include Erikson’s psychosocial development,
Freud’s psychosexual stages, Piaget’s cognitive development,
operant conditioning, Pavlovian conditioning, and imprinting.
The material also includes detailed explanatory responses for
theory comparison and cognitive development questions, making it
useful for exam preparation, revision, and practice testing. The
content aligns with introductory developmental psychology
coursework and online assessment formats using Respondus
LockDown Browser.
Exam Questions and Answers
True or false ? Erikson viewed adolescence as a crucial period of
development --- correct precise answer ---True
, True or false ? Training based on Pavlovian principles is used in the
treatment of phobias . --- correct precise answer ---True
In operant conditioning , [ answer1 ] are applied so that behaviors
are more likely to continue in the future , while [ answer2 ] are
applied to decrease the likelihood of behaviors continuing . ---
correct precise answer ---1. Rewards
2. Punishments
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects Piaget's
stages of cognitive development ? --- correct precise answer ---
Children progress through stages in the same order .
Which of the following statements is true regarding Piaget's Formal
Operations stage ? --- correct precise answer ---Research indicates
that only a few adults succeed at Piaget's formal operation tasks .
What should a parent of a toddler do to address the delicate balance
of navigating a child through the Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
stage ? Be specific in indicating a realistic way a parent can do this
. --- correct precise answer ---Parents should foster the child's
independence but not be critical of them
