NU 105 Growth & Development MIDTERM EXAM GUIDE 2026/2027

NU 105 Growth & Development MIDTERM EXAM GUIDE 2026/2027

1. Which theory of cognitive development posits that children
actively construct knowledge as they explore and manipulate their
world?
 A. Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
 B. Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
 C. Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
 D. Freud's Psychosexual Stages
 Correct Answer: B. Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
 Rationale: Piaget's theory is centered on the idea that children are
active learners who gain knowledge from their environments and
experiences.
2. During which stage of Erikson's Psychosocial Development does
an individual face the challenge of developing intimate
relationships versus isolation?
 A. Adolescence
 B. Young Adulthood
 C. Middle Adulthood
 D. Maturity
 Correct Answer: B. Young Adulthood