Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between growth and development as defined in developmental psychology?

Accepted Answer

Growth refers to the increase in body size, while development refers to the orderly pattern of changes in structure, thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Question 2

A 4-year-old child is in which of Piaget’s stages of cognitive development, and what is a key characteristic of this stage?

Accepted Answer

Preoperational stage; characterized by egocentric thinking and symbolic play.

Question 3

According to Erikson’s theory, which psychosocial crisis is most relevant for a 16-year-old adolescent?

Accepted Answer

Identity vs. role confusion

Question 4

Which of the following statements about epigenetics is correct?

Accepted Answer

Epigenetics studies changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence.

Question 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing regression to earlier behaviors during a period of illness. Which principle of growth and development does this scenario best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Development can be modified and may include regression during times of crisis.

Question 6

Which of the following is a major accomplishment of the Human Genome Project (HGP)?

Accepted Answer

Determining the order or sequence of all the bases in human DNA.

Question 7

A 35-year-old adult is reflecting on their career and family roles, seeking to balance personal goals with societal expectations. According to Levinson’s theory, which phase is this individual most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Settling down phase

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the focus of Gilligan’s theory of moral development?

Accepted Answer

It emphasizes morality from a female viewpoint, focusing on care and relationships.

Question 9

A 10-year-old child is learning to cooperate with peers and develop a sense of competence. According to Erikson, which stage is this, and what is the psychosocial crisis?

Accepted Answer

Industry vs. inferiority; school-age children develop a sense of competence.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a developmental task for middle adulthood according to Havighurst?

Accepted Answer

Attaining and maintaining a satisfactory occupational performance.

Question 11

A patient is struggling with feelings of despair and regret in late adulthood. According to Erikson’s theory, which intervention would best support this patient’s psychosocial development?

Accepted Answer

Encourage life review and reminiscence to foster ego integrity.

Question 12

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of differentiated and integrated aspects of growth and development?

Accepted Answer

A child first learns to move individual fingers before mastering coordinated hand movements.

Question 13

A 7-year-old is able to think logically about concrete events but struggles with abstract concepts. According to Piaget, which stage is this child in?

Accepted Answer

Concrete operational stage

Question 14

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the influence of social determinants of health on development?

Accepted Answer

A child from a low-income family experiences delayed language development due to limited access to educational resources.

Question 15

According to Freud’s theory, which stage is characterized by the development of sexual identity and increased interest in the opposite sex?

Accepted Answer

Phallic stage

Question 16

A nurse is planning care for a preschooler. Which principle of growth and development should the nurse consider when designing activities?

Accepted Answer

Development follows regular and predictable trends but occurs at different rates for each individual.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the focus of Fowler’s theory of faith development?

Accepted Answer

It describes the development of spiritual identity across the lifespan.

Question 18

A 13-year-old is beginning to question parental beliefs and form their own values. According to Fowler, which stage of faith development does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Stage 3: synthetic–conventional faith

Question 19

Which of the following is a key implication for healthcare providers when incorporating principles of growth and development into patient care?

Accepted Answer

Anticipate possible regression during times of crisis and provide developmentally appropriate support.

Question 20

A 25-year-old is struggling to form close relationships and feels isolated. According to Erikson, which stage is this individual experiencing, and what is the primary psychosocial crisis?

Accepted Answer

Intimacy vs. isolation; young adults seek to form intimate relationships.

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