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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.

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What is the first stage of pre-natal development?

Germinal stage.

Embryonic stage.

Fetal stage.

Perinatal stage.

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Which event occurs first during the germinal stage?

Formation of the neural tube.

Formation of the placenta.

Fertilization

Development of the heart.

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

Meiosis.

Differentiation.

Implantation.

Mitosis.

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

Self-directed moral principles.

Seeking approval.

Obeying fixed rules.

Avoiding punishment.

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How are identical twins formed?

One egg is fertilized by two sperms simultaneously.

Two separate eggs are fertilized by two different sperms.

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

Two eggs are fertilized by one sperm.

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

Pre-conventional level.

Conventional level.

Social contract level.

Post-conventional level.

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

Fetal stage.

Embryonic stage.

Germinal stage.

Perinatal 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.

Provide a cushioning effect.

Regulate fetal temperature.

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Which of the following best describes readiness?

Increase in weight.

Mental alertness and physical maturation.

Ability to perform a task due to maturity.

Physical size of the body.

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

Perinatal stage.

Embryonic stage.

Fetal stage.

Germinal stage.

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

Placenta.

Umbilical cord.

Yolk sac.

Amniotic sac.

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Psychosocial development is also known as:

Affective domain.

Cognitive domain.

Physical domain.

Intellectual domain.

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Cephalocaudal direction of development means:

Development begins at the extremities.

Growth starts from the center of the body.

Development starts from the head to the heel.

Growth starts from the heel to the head.

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

Pre-operational stage.

Concrete operational stage.

Formal operational stage.

Sensory-motor stage.

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

Individualized growth patterns.

Stages of postnatal development.

Continuous and uniform growth.

Cephalocaudal and proximodistal development.

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Abnormality in educational psychology refers to:

Deviation from generally known behavioral patterns.

Increased emotional intelligence.

Improved cognitive skills.

Conformity to social norms.

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What is the primary function of the amniotic sac?

Eliminate waste.

Nutrient exchange.

Protect the fetus and regulate temperature.

Produce hormones.

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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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