Human Development

Introduction to human development Theories of human development Prenatal development and infancy

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Practice

Subject

Psychology

Level

Level 100

Questions

10 questions

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Foster Owusu Amankwah

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Question 1

True false Understanding

Human development encompasses theories that explain the changes individuals undergo from birth to death.

True

Correct

False

Explanation

The statement is true because human development is a comprehensive field that includes various theories addressing the physical, cognitive, and social changes that occur throughout an individual's life span.

Question 2

True false Understanding

Prenatal development occurs after infancy and is not a fundamental stage of human development.

True

False

Correct

Explanation

This statement is false because prenatal development is the stage that occurs before birth, making it a crucial part of human development. It directly influences the subsequent stages including infancy.

Question 3

True false Understanding

Infancy is considered one of the earliest phases of human development.

True

Correct

False

Explanation

The statement is true as infancy is defined as the early stage of human development that begins at birth and lasts until approximately 2 years of age, during which significant growth and development occur.

Question 4

Assertion reason Analyzing

Assertion (A): Human development is a lifelong process that starts at conception. Reason (R): Theories of human development suggest that various stages occur from prenatal development through adulthood.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Correct

Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the explanation of A

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true

Explanation

Human development does indeed begin at conception, and the various theories explain the stages of development that continue throughout life, which reinforces the assertion that development is a continuous process.

Question 5

Basic multiple choice Remembering

What is the primary focus of the introduction to human development?

Theories of personality

The physical growth of organisms

The development of humans across their lifespan

Correct

The impact of social media on development

Explanation

The introduction to human development broadly focuses on how humans grow, change and develop physically, cognitively, and socially throughout their lives.

Question 6

Basic multiple choice Understanding

Which of the following best describes prenatal development?

Development that occurs after birth

Development that takes place from conception until birth

Correct

Development limited to the first year of life

Development that involves only physical growth

Explanation

Prenatal development refers to the stages that occur from conception to birth, encompassing both physical and biological changes.

Question 7

Basic multiple choice Remembering

During which stage of human development does major brain growth and sensory development occur?

Adolescence

Infancy

Correct

Early adulthood

Middle childhood

Explanation

Infancy is characterized by significant brain development and sensory experiences which are crucial for later stages of development.

Question 8

Basic multiple choice Understanding

What is a key aspect discussed in theories of human development?

Only genetic factors in development

The influence of environment on development

Correct

Development happens uniformly across all cultures

Human behavior is entirely independent of the development stage

Explanation

Theories of human development often emphasize the interaction between genetic factors and environmental influences on a person's growth and behavior.

Question 9

Complex multiple choice Understanding

During prenatal development, a pregnant woman is exposed to high levels of stress. How might this exposure affect the developing fetus according to the theories of human development?

It could lead to heightened resilience and adaptability in the child post-birth.

It may result in low birth weight and developmental delays due to the impact on fetal brain development.

Correct

It generally has no significant impact on fetal development.

It enhances the child’s cognitive development during infancy.

Explanation

The correct answer indicates that high levels of stress can negatively affect fetal development, resulting in low birth weight and potential developmental delays. Other options misrepresent the impact of prenatal stress, suggesting benefits or no significant effects, which contradict established theories in human development.

Question 10

Complex multiple choice Understanding

Considering the stages of human development, how might early experiences during infancy influence later social behaviors according to development theories?

Infant experiences are irrelevant to later social skills and behaviors.

Positive early interactions lead to secure attachments, promoting better social skills during childhood and beyond.

Correct

Negative experiences in infancy have no lasting effects on social development.

All infants will develop social skills similarly regardless of early experiences.

Explanation

The correct answer highlights that positive early experiences are crucial for secure attachment, which fosters social skills. The other options reflect common misconceptions about attachment and its lasting influences, undermining the complexity of human development.