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You have 20 questions to answer (10 questions per page),

1 mark for each correct answer.

The pass mark is 10.

You have 20 minutes for this Quiz.

Please, do not cheat.

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Psychosocial development is also known as:

Affective domain.

Intellectual domain.

Physical domain.

Cognitive domain.

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

Concrete operational stage.

Pre-operational stage.

Formal operational stage.

Sensory-motor stage.

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What is the primary function of the placenta?

Protect the fetus from physical harm.

Facilitate nutrient and gas exchange between mother and fetus.

Regulate fetal temperature.

Provide a cushioning effect.

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

Embryonic stage.

Fetal stage.

Germinal stage.

Perinatal stage.

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

Development is cumulative in nature.

Create a conducive classroom environment.

Lessons should suit ages and abilities.

Teach from general to specific concepts.

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How are identical twins formed?

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

One egg is fertilized by two sperms simultaneously.

Two eggs are fertilized by one sperm.

Two separate eggs are fertilized by two different sperms.

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Cephalocaudal direction of development means:

Development begins at the extremities.

Growth starts from the heel to the head.

Development starts from the head to the heel.

Growth starts from the center of the body.

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What is the first stage of pre-natal development?

Fetal stage.

Germinal stage.

Perinatal stage.

Embryonic stage.

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Which of the following best describes readiness?

Increase in weight.

Mental alertness and physical maturation.

Physical size of the body.

Ability to perform a task due to maturity.

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Critical and sensitive periods in development refer to:

Stages when growth is least influenced by external factors.

Periods when growth is continuous and cumulative.

Random phases of rapid growth.

Specific times when certain factors greatly impact development.

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

Recognizing objects can be returned to their original condition.

Sorting objects in order of magnitude.

Believing lifeless objects have human-like qualities.

Understanding object permanence.

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

Germinal stage.

Fetal stage.

Embryonic stage.

Perinatal stage.

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Which event occurs first during the germinal stage?

Formation of the neural tube.

Fertilization

Formation of the placenta.

Development of the heart.

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

Stages of postnatal development.

Cephalocaudal and proximodistal development.

Continuous and uniform growth.

Individualized growth patterns.

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

Yolk sac.

Placenta.

Amniotic sac.

Umbilical cord.

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What is the primary function of the amniotic sac?

Protect the fetus and regulate temperature.

Eliminate waste.

Produce hormones.

Nutrient exchange.

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

Mitosis.

Implantation.

Meiosis.

Differentiation.

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

Conventional level.

Pre-conventional level.

Post-conventional level.

Social contract level.

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Abnormality in educational psychology refers to:

Deviation from generally known behavioral patterns.

Increased emotional intelligence.

Conformity to social norms.

Improved cognitive skills.

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

Self-directed moral principles.

Seeking approval.

Avoiding punishment.

Obeying fixed rules.

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