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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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Which event occurs first during the germinal stage?

Development of the heart.

Fertilization

Formation of the placenta.

Formation of the neural tube.

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Abnormality in educational psychology refers to:

Conformity to social norms.

Improved cognitive skills.

Deviation from generally known behavioral patterns.

Increased emotional intelligence.

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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 separate eggs are fertilized by two different sperms.

Two eggs are fertilized by one sperm.

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

Believing lifeless objects have human-like qualities.

Recognizing objects can be returned to their original condition.

Understanding object permanence.

Sorting objects in order of magnitude.

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

Embryonic stage.

Germinal stage.

Fetal stage.

Perinatal stage.

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Critical and sensitive periods in development refer to:

Random phases of rapid growth.

Specific times when certain factors greatly impact development.

Periods when growth is continuous and cumulative.

Stages when growth is least influenced by external factors.

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

Social contract level.

Pre-conventional level.

Conventional level.

Post-conventional level.

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

Amniotic sac.

Placenta.

Umbilical cord.

Yolk sac.

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

Implantation.

Mitosis.

Meiosis.

Differentiation.

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Psychosocial development is also known as:

Intellectual domain.

Affective domain.

Physical domain.

Cognitive domain.

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Which of the following best describes readiness?

Ability to perform a task due to maturity.

Mental alertness and physical maturation.

Physical size of the body.

Increase in weight.

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

Individualized growth patterns.

Continuous and uniform growth.

Stages of postnatal development.

Cephalocaudal and proximodistal development.

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What is the primary function of the placenta?

Facilitate nutrient and gas exchange between mother and fetus.

Regulate fetal temperature.

Provide a cushioning effect.

Protect the fetus from physical harm.

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What is the first stage of pre-natal development?

Germinal stage.

Perinatal stage.

Embryonic stage.

Fetal stage.

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

Germinal stage.

Embryonic stage.

Fetal stage.

Perinatal stage.

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Cephalocaudal direction of development means:

Development starts from the head to the heel.

Growth starts from the center of the body.

Growth starts from the heel to the head.

Development begins at the extremities.

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

Obeying fixed rules.

Avoiding punishment.

Seeking approval.

Self-directed moral principles.

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

Pre-operational stage.

Formal operational stage.

Concrete operational stage.

Sensory-motor stage.

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

Lessons should suit ages and abilities.

Development is cumulative in nature.

Create a conducive classroom environment.

Teach from general to specific concepts.

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What is the primary function of the amniotic sac?

Nutrient exchange.

Protect the fetus and regulate temperature.

Produce hormones.

Eliminate waste.

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