Final Overview and Memory Refresher for Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan

Which of the following refers to the study of how individuals change over time, including physical, cognitive, and social aspects?

Who proposed the psychosocial theory of development that includes stages such as trust versus mistrust and integrity versus despair?

According to Piaget’s theory, which stage is characterized by the ability to perform operations mentally and logically but not yet think abstractly?

Which of the following is a key difference between cross-sectional and longitudinal studies in developmental psychology?

In the process of prenatal development, the period of rapid cell division and differentiation occurs during which stage?

Which of the following best describes Vygotsky’s concept of “scaffolding” in cognitive development?

What is the primary goal of palliative care in late adulthood?

At what stage of development do individuals typically experience the highest rates of cognitive decline, according to research?

Which of the following is a common health issue among older adults in late adulthood?

Which of Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development occurs during adolescence and involves the search for identity?

According to Piaget, which cognitive development stage occurs from birth to about two years of age, during which infants learn through sensory experiences and motor activities?

In which stage of adulthood does the theory of generativity versus stagnation occur?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the preoperational stage of cognitive development according to Piaget?

Which type of research design is most suitable for studying developmental changes over a long period of time with the same participants?

Which of the following is a factor that may contribute to cognitive decline in late adulthood?

Which theory emphasizes the importance of social interaction and cultural tools in cognitive development, as seen in Vygotsky’s work?

Which of the following is the process by which individuals become able to mentally represent objects and actions, as seen in Piaget’s concrete operational stage?

What is the primary focus of the life-span perspective on development?

What is one of the key features of the formal operational stage in Piaget’s theory?

What is the main concept behind Erikson’s stage of “integrity vs. despair” in late adulthood?

In middle adulthood, which developmental challenge typically involves individuals’ need to contribute to society and future generations?

What is a typical physical change during late adulthood?

What is the primary concern of individuals during Erikson’s “identity vs. role confusion” stage?

Which factor is most likely to influence an individual’s ability to cope with bereavement?

According to the socioemotional selectivity theory, what do older adults prioritize as they age?

What cognitive ability is most improved in middle adulthood?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the sensorimotor stage in Piaget’s theory of development?

At which stage of life is the greatest decline in physical abilities typically seen?

Which of the following cognitive abilities is most likely to remain stable throughout adulthood?

What does “successful aging” refer to?

Aging always leads to cognitive decline. 

Early adulthood is characterized by the development of trust in others.

Vygotsky’s theory focuses on the social and cultural influences on cognitive development.

The sensorimotor stage occurs during adolescence.

Individuals in the late adulthood stage generally experience a decline in social interactions.

Social support networks are not essential during bereavement.

The concrete operational stage is characterized by the ability to think abstractly.

Cognitive decline is inevitable in later adulthood, and there are no strategies to delay it.

The theory of generativity versus stagnation occurs in middle adulthood.

Palliative care aims to cure diseases and illnesses.

Emotional regulation improves with age.

Grief is experienced in a uniform way by all individuals.

The ability to perform abstract reasoning begins to develop during the formal operational stage.

Erikson’s stage of identity versus role confusion occurs in adulthood. 

Bereavement often has no physical effects on individuals.

Memory tends to remain intact in older adulthood, with few cognitive changes.

The crisis of “integrity vs. despair” occurs during late adulthood.

Adolescence is a time of rapid physical growth and development.

All stages of cognitive development occur in a fixed, universal order.

Cognitive changes in late adulthood often involve slower information processing.

Children’s cognitive abilities are influenced by the cultural context in which they are raised.

According to Piaget, adolescents can think logically about hypothetical situations.

The family plays no role in emotional development in late adulthood.

People in their 40s and 50s tend to experience less stress and more stability in their careers.

Emotional growth continues throughout the entire lifespan.

Social relationships become less important as individuals age.

Physical activity is unrelated to cognitive health in later life.

Older adults are more likely to experience chronic illnesses than younger adults.

Hospice care is aimed at extending life through aggressive treatments.

Aging adults generally prefer to engage in new activities rather than maintaining old routines.