Developmental Stages Practice Questions
20 free Developmental Stages practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, 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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- Q1. According to Piaget, which cognitive stage is characterised by children beginning to use logic about concrete events, but cannot yet handle abstract reasoning?
- Q2. In Erikson’s psychosocial theory, the crisis of “Identity vs. Role Confusion” typically occurs during what period?
- Q3. According to Kohlberg’s theory, a person who reasons based on social contract and universal ethical principles is most likely in which level?
- Q4. In Erikson’s first stage (Trust vs. Mistrust), what is the primary virtue a child gains if the crisis is resolved successfully?
- Q5. A 4-year-old child engages in pretend play and uses symbols (such as a broom for a horse), but struggles with logic or taking another's perspective. According…
- Q6. According to Kohlberg, reasoning such as “I obey the law because it keeps society functioning” reflects which stage of moral development?
- Q7. Which stage of Erikson’s theory emphasises generativity (guiding the next generation) rather than stagnation?
- Q8. A child who begins to understand conservation (that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape) is likely in which Piaget stage?
- Q9. In Erikson’s stage of Industry vs. Inferiority, the child’s task is primarily to:
- Q10. According to Kohlberg, a 10-year-old child who follows rules to win praise from others is likely reasoning from which stage?
- Q11. A teenager begins to think hypothetically and argue about ideals and possibilities rather than concrete facts. According to Piaget this indicates progression t…
- Q12. Which psychosocial crisis corresponds approximately to early adulthood (age ~18-40) in Erikson’s theory?
- Q13. According to Kohlberg, moral reasoning focused on “What is best for me” and avoiding punishment is typical of which stage?
- Q14. A preschool‐aged child is being encouraged to dress themselves, use the toilet independently, and explore. According to Erikson, this child is working through…
- Q15. Which distinction best characterises Piaget’s preoperational stage?
- Q16. In Kohlberg’s model, reasoning based on upholding laws simply because they are laws is characteristic of:
- Q17. A middle‐aged adult asks: “Have I contributed something meaningful?” According to Erikson this reflects the crisis of:
- Q18. A child who cannot yet reason abstractly but can solve many concrete problems is most likely in which Piaget stage?
- Q19. According to Erikson, which stage occurs in late adulthood and involves reflecting on one’s life with either a sense of integrity or despair?
- Q20. According to Kohlberg, someone at the “Social Contract” stage may say: “Yes the law is important, but if the law conflicts with basic human rights, then justic…