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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION – I College of Arts and Technology

Poblacion, Sta. Maria, Bulacan


Education Department

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
First Semester 2024-2025
PROF ED 2
The Child and Adolescent Learners and Teaching Principles

Name: _____________________________________________Course/Year/Section: _______________Date:________________


Part I: Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer for each item. Write the letter of your answer in the space provided before each number. Strictly no erasures.
_____1. Which of the following is NOT a stage in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development?
A) Sensorimotor
B) Preoperational
C) Formal operational
D) Post-conventional

_____2. According to Erikson, the primary psychosocial conflict during adolescence is:
A) Trust vs. Mistrust
B) Autonomy vs. Shame
C) Identity vs. Role Confusion
D) Initiative vs. Guilt

_____3. In Vygotsky's theory, the concept of the “Zone of Proximal Development” refers to:
A) The skills a child can perform independently
B) The difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance
C) The child's ability to internalize societal values
D) The range of inherited intelligence

_____4. Which of the following describes the “secure attachment” pattern in infants, according to Ainsworth’s Strange Situation?
A) The child shows no distress when the caregiver leaves and ignores them upon return
B) The child is upset when the caregiver leaves but is easily comforted upon their return
C) The child becomes highly distressed when the caregiver leaves and is difficult to soothe upon their return
D) The child is disoriented and confused, showing inconsistent behavior

_____5. What is the primary characteristic of Kohlberg's conventional stage of moral development?
A) Behavior is guided by self-interest and rewards
B) Behavior is guided by societal rules and the approval of others
C) Moral reasoning is based on abstract principles and justice
D) Behavior is driven by avoiding punishment

_____6. According to Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, which system refers to the direct interactions a child has in their immediate environment (e.g., family, school)?
A) Macrosystem
B) Ecosystem
C) Microsystem
D) Chronosystem

_____7. Adolescence is typically characterized by the onset of:


A) Cognitive decline
B) Puberty
C) Crystallized intelligence
D) Sensorimotor skills

_____8. The authoritative parenting style is characterized by:


A) High responsiveness and low demandingness
B) Low responsiveness and high demandingness
C) High responsiveness and high demandingness
D) Low responsiveness and low demandingness

9. A hallmark of Piaget’s concrete operational stage is:


A) Abstract thinking
B) Egocentrism
C) Conservation of mass and volume
D) Magical thinking

_____10. During adolescence, which area of the brain is still developing and impacts decision-making and impulse control?**
A) Amygdala
B) Prefrontal cortex
C) Hippocampus
D) Cerebellum
_____11. Bandura's social learning theory emphasizes the role of:
A) Classical conditioning in learning
B) Reinforcement in behavior
C) Observation and imitation in learning
D) Natural selection in behavior

_____12. At what age does the first stage of Erikson's psychosocial development, trust vs. mistrust, occur?
A) Birth to 1 year
B) 1-3 years
C) 3-6 years
D) 6-12 years

_____13. The concept of “imaginary audience” in adolescent development refers to:


A) Adolescents’ belief that others are as concerned with their appearance and behavior as they are
B) Adolescents' belief in an all-knowing, unseen observer
C) Adolescents' heightened sensitivity to peer pressure
D) Adolescents’ ability to imagine other people's thoughts
_____14. What is the key feature of temperament in infancy?
A) Physical appearance
B) Consistency of mood and emotional responses
C) Intelligence level
D) Language development

_____15. According to Freud, the latency stage of psychosexual development is characterized by:
A) Intense focus on the genitals
B) Sexual feelings being repressed and focused on learning and social interactions
C) Oral fixation
D) Oedipal complex resolution

_____16. Which theorist is best known for proposing stages of moral development?
A) Erik Erikson
B) Sigmund Freud
C) Lawrence Kohlberg
D) Jean Piaget

_____17. Adolescents often engage in risk-taking behavior due to:


A) Underdevelopment of the limbic system
B) Overdevelopment of the cerebellum
C) Delayed maturation of the prefrontal cortex
D) Overactive prefrontal cortex

_____18. What is the primary characteristic of the “formal operational” stage in Piaget's theory?
A) Egocentrism
B) The ability to think logically about concrete events
C) The development of symbolic thought
D) The ability to think abstractly and systematically

_____19. The term “scaffolding” in Vygotsky's theory refers to:


A) Physical support given by caregivers
B) The guidance provided to children to perform tasks just beyond their current abilities
C) Cognitive abilities that develop naturally without instruction
D) Emotional support from parents

_____20. Adolescence is often marked by identity exploration, as described in Erikson’s stage of:
A) Trust vs. Mistrust
B) Autonomy vs. Shame
C) Initiative vs. Guilt
D) Identity vs. Role Confusion
Part II. Enumeration: Write the answer being asked in the given topics below.
Challenges of Development
21.
22.
23.
24.

Stages of Piaget’s Cognitive Development Types of Attachment (Just list down 2)


25. 29.
26. 30.
27.
28.

Part III. Essay: Discuss the significance of play in early childhood development. How does play contribute to young children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development?

Guidelines for the Essay:

1. Introduction: Define play and its role in early childhood education.


2. Cognitive Development: Explain how play fosters cognitive skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and language development.
3. Social Development: Discuss how play facilitates social skills, including cooperation, sharing, and communication.
4. Emotional Development: Analyze how play helps children express and manage their emotions.
5. Physical Development: Differentiate between types of play that promote fine motor skills versus gross motor skills.
6. Conclusion: Reflect on the overall importance of integrating play into Early Childhood Education.
PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY:
_____________________________________ ______________________________________
PROF. ROXAN B. STA. ANA, LPT, MAED DR. MARY CHRISTINE BATONGBAKAL
Instructor Program Head, EDD
APPROVED BY:

__________________________
PROF. RHIA M. SARMIENTO
Academic Head

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