WGU D202 PSYC 1020 Human Growth & Development OA READINESS EXAM GUIDE Q & S 2026/2027

WGU D202 PSYC 1020 Human Growth & Development OA READINESS EXAM GUIDE Q & S 2026/2027

1. Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible
for the regulation of growth and development during
adolescence?
 a) Estrogen
 b) Testosterone
 c) Growth hormone
 d) Thyroxine
 Correct Answer: c) Growth hormone
 Rationale: Growth hormone, produced by the pituitary
gland, plays a key role in physical growth and development
during adolescence.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the stage of human
development that occurs from birth to 1 month.
 Correct Answer: Neonatal
 Rationale: The neonatal period is the first month after
birth, a critical time for adaptation to life outside the womb.
3. True/False: Cognitive development is solely determined
by genetic factors.
 Correct Answer: False
 Rationale: Cognitive development is influenced by both
genetic factors and environmental interactions.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are considered milestones in the psychosocial
development of infants?
 a) Smiling at parents
 b) Rolling over
 c) Stranger anxiety