DEP2004
Lifespan Development
Q & A w/ Rationales
2024
,1. At what age does a child typically begin to walk
independently?
A) 3 months
B) 9 months
C) 15 months
D) 24 months
Answer: C) 15 months
Rationale: At around 15 months, children usually develop
the necessary motor skills to walk independently.
2. According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial
development, the major developmental task during
adolescence is:
A) Identity vs. Role Confusion
B) Generativity vs. Stagnation
C) Integrity vs. Despair
D) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Answer: A) Identity vs. Role Confusion
Rationale: During adolescence, individuals go through the
developmental stage of establishing their identity and
exploring different roles.
3. Which of the following is an example of a fine motor
skill?
A) Walking
B) Jumping
C) Catching a ball
D) Writing
Answer: D) Writing
, Rationale: Fine motor skills involve precise movements of
small muscles, such as those used in writing.
4. Which of the following is a common cognitive ability
that declines with age?
A) Language comprehension
B) Abstract reasoning
C) Memory retrieval
D) Planning and organization
Answer: C) Memory retrieval
Rationale: Memory retrieval is a cognitive ability that tends
to decline with age, particularly in terms of recalling
specific details or events.
5. According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive
development, which stage occurs during early childhood?
A) Sensorimotor stage
B) Preoperational stage
C) Concrete operational stage
D) Formal operational stage
Answer: B) Preoperational stage
Rationale: The preoperational stage, occurring during early
childhood (2-7 years), is characterized by egocentric
thinking and symbolic representation.
6. Which of the following is a potential risk factor for child
development?
A) Engaging in physical activity
B) Nutritious diet
C) Exposure to environmental toxins
Lifespan Development
Q & A w/ Rationales
2024
,1. At what age does a child typically begin to walk
independently?
A) 3 months
B) 9 months
C) 15 months
D) 24 months
Answer: C) 15 months
Rationale: At around 15 months, children usually develop
the necessary motor skills to walk independently.
2. According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial
development, the major developmental task during
adolescence is:
A) Identity vs. Role Confusion
B) Generativity vs. Stagnation
C) Integrity vs. Despair
D) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Answer: A) Identity vs. Role Confusion
Rationale: During adolescence, individuals go through the
developmental stage of establishing their identity and
exploring different roles.
3. Which of the following is an example of a fine motor
skill?
A) Walking
B) Jumping
C) Catching a ball
D) Writing
Answer: D) Writing
, Rationale: Fine motor skills involve precise movements of
small muscles, such as those used in writing.
4. Which of the following is a common cognitive ability
that declines with age?
A) Language comprehension
B) Abstract reasoning
C) Memory retrieval
D) Planning and organization
Answer: C) Memory retrieval
Rationale: Memory retrieval is a cognitive ability that tends
to decline with age, particularly in terms of recalling
specific details or events.
5. According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive
development, which stage occurs during early childhood?
A) Sensorimotor stage
B) Preoperational stage
C) Concrete operational stage
D) Formal operational stage
Answer: B) Preoperational stage
Rationale: The preoperational stage, occurring during early
childhood (2-7 years), is characterized by egocentric
thinking and symbolic representation.
6. Which of the following is a potential risk factor for child
development?
A) Engaging in physical activity
B) Nutritious diet
C) Exposure to environmental toxins
