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1 mark for each correct answer.

The pass mark is 10.

You have 20 minutes for this Quiz.

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Abnormality in educational psychology refers to:

Conformity to social norms.

Deviation from generally known behavioral patterns.

Increased emotional intelligence.

Improved cognitive skills.

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Which level of moral development involves children adhering to rules to avoid punishment?

Social contract level.

Post-conventional level.

Pre-conventional level.

Conventional level.

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Which of the following structures is responsible for nutrient and gas exchange between the mother and fetus?

Umbilical cord.

Amniotic sac.

Yolk sac.

Placenta.

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Which stage of cognitive development involves the use of symbolic thought and pretend play?

Formal operational stage.

Sensory-motor stage.

Concrete operational stage.

Pre-operational stage.

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What period of prenatal development lasts from the end of the eighth week until birth?

Embryonic stage.

Perinatal stage.

Fetal stage.

Germinal stage.

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What is the primary focus of the post-conventional level of moral development?

Avoiding punishment.

Seeking approval.

Obeying fixed rules.

Self-directed moral principles.

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Which educational implication suggests teachers should use previous experiences in teaching?

Create a conducive classroom environment.

Lessons should suit ages and abilities.

Development is cumulative in nature.

Teach from general to specific concepts.

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What is the primary function of the amniotic sac?

Nutrient exchange.

Produce hormones.

Eliminate waste.

Protect the fetus and regulate temperature.

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The principle that growth and development follow a specific direction is illustrated by:

Stages of postnatal development.

Continuous and uniform growth.

Cephalocaudal and proximodistal development.

Individualized growth patterns.

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What is animism in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development?

Understanding object permanence.

Sorting objects in order of magnitude.

Recognizing objects can be returned to their original condition.

Believing lifeless objects have human-like qualities.

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What is the first stage of pre-natal development?

Perinatal stage.

Fetal stage.

Germinal stage.

Embryonic stage.

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Cephalocaudal direction of development means:

Development starts from the head to the heel.

Growth starts from the heel to the head.

Growth starts from the center of the body.

Development begins at the extremities.

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Which process describes the rapid cell division that occurs after fertilization?

Meiosis.

Mitosis.

Differentiation.

Implantation.

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Which event occurs first during the germinal stage?

Development of the heart.

Formation of the placenta.

Formation of the neural tube.

Fertilization

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Which of the following best describes readiness?

Ability to perform a task due to maturity.

Increase in weight.

Physical size of the body.

Mental alertness and physical maturation.

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What is the primary function of the placenta?

Regulate fetal temperature.

Facilitate nutrient and gas exchange between mother and fetus.

Provide a cushioning effect.

Protect the fetus from physical harm.

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Critical and sensitive periods in development refer to:

Stages when growth is least influenced by external factors.

Random phases of rapid growth.

Periods when growth is continuous and cumulative.

Specific times when certain factors greatly impact development.

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During which stage is the risk of major structural abnormalities in the fetus highest?

Germinal stage.

Fetal stage.

Perinatal stage.

Embryonic stage.

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Psychosocial development is also known as:

Cognitive domain.

Physical domain.

Affective domain.

Intellectual domain.

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How are identical twins formed?

One sperm fertilizes one egg and then splits into two embryos.

Two eggs are fertilized by one sperm.

One egg is fertilized by two sperms simultaneously.

Two separate eggs are fertilized by two different sperms.

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