Child Growth and Development

Developmental tasks Practice Questions

21 free Developmental tasks practice questions for the CDP, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.

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  1. Q1. According to Havighurst's theory, what defines a developmental task?
  2. Q2. Which of the following is a developmental task for infancy and early childhood (birth to about 5–6 years)?
  3. Q3. In middle childhood (ages roughly 6–12), which developmental task is expected according to Havighurst’s model?
  4. Q4. Why does failing to achieve a developmental task at its appropriate stage pose problems later in life?
  5. Q5. Which of the following is one of the three sources of developmental tasks according to Havighurst?
  6. Q6. During adolescence, a key developmental task is:
  7. Q7. Which of these tasks belongs to middle childhood rather than infancy or adolescence?
  8. Q8. In the context of developmental tasks, societal pressures contribute to tasks such as:
  9. Q9. Which developmental stage in Havighurst’s model is concerned with preparing for occupation and selecting a partner?
  10. Q10. Which is *not* typically considered a developmental task during infancy and early childhood?
  11. Q11. What does achieving a developmental task in middle childhood often contribute to?
  12. Q12. Which developmental task is commonly associated with adolescence beyond physical changes?
  13. Q13. According to the developmental tasks concept, why is cultural context relevant?
  14. Q14. Which of the following is a likely consequence of failing to master developmental tasks in adolescence according to developmental task theory?
  15. Q15. Which of these is considered a psychological source of developmental tasks in Havighurst’s theory?
  16. Q16. During middle childhood, mastering which task helps a child adjust to social expectations?
  17. Q17. How does the concept of 'teachable moments' relate to developmental tasks?
  18. Q18. Which statement aligns with developmental tasks theory regarding human development across life span?
  19. Q19. Which task is most likely to belong to early adulthood rather than adolescence or middle age?
  20. Q20. What domain(s) do developmental tasks typically cover?
  21. Q21. Which of these is least likely to be considered a universal developmental task across all cultures, according to the theory’s cultural sensitivity?