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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.

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

Continuous and uniform growth.

Stages of postnatal development.

Individualized growth patterns.

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

Differentiation.

Mitosis.

Meiosis.

Implantation.

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Which event occurs first during the germinal stage?

Fertilization

Formation of the neural tube.

Development of the heart.

Formation of the placenta.

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Which of the following best describes readiness?

Physical size of the body.

Mental alertness and physical maturation.

Increase in weight.

Ability to perform a task due to maturity.

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

Conventional level.

Post-conventional level.

Pre-conventional level.

Social contract level.

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Cephalocaudal direction of development means:

Development begins at the extremities.

Growth starts from the center of the body.

Growth starts from the heel to the head.

Development starts from the head to the heel.

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How are identical twins formed?

Two separate eggs are fertilized by two different sperms.

One egg is fertilized by two sperms simultaneously.

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

Two eggs are fertilized by one sperm.

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Psychosocial development is also known as:

Cognitive domain.

Intellectual domain.

Physical domain.

Affective domain.

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

Amniotic sac.

Yolk sac.

Placenta.

Umbilical cord.

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Abnormality in educational psychology refers to:

Increased emotional intelligence.

Conformity to social norms.

Improved cognitive skills.

Deviation from generally known behavioral patterns.

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

Sorting objects in order of magnitude.

Believing lifeless objects have human-like qualities.

Recognizing objects can be returned to their original condition.

Understanding object permanence.

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

Teach from general to specific concepts.

Lessons should suit ages and abilities.

Create a conducive classroom environment.

Development is cumulative in nature.

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

Seeking approval.

Avoiding punishment.

Self-directed moral principles.

Obeying fixed rules.

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

Concrete operational stage.

Formal operational stage.

Pre-operational stage.

Sensory-motor stage.

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

Perinatal stage.

Fetal stage.

Embryonic stage.

Germinal stage.

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What is the first stage of pre-natal development?

Embryonic stage.

Perinatal stage.

Fetal stage.

Germinal stage.

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