Major Theorists of Development — MCQs, Explanations & Mock Tests
Clear filterPiaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, Erikson, Bruner, Bandura, Freud, Maslow and others.
In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory of motivation, which is the highest-level need?
At the top of Maslow's hierarchy is 'Self-Actualization', where an individual seeks to realize their full potential.
According to Lev Vygotsky, what is the primary basis of learning?
Vygotsky believed that learning occurs primarily through social interaction.
At which stage of child development does the emergence of 'Logical Thinking' begin?
In the concrete operational stage (7–11 years), children begin to think logically about concrete events and objects.
According to Jean Piaget, at which stage of cognitive development does a child acquire 'Object Permanence'?
By the end of the sensorimotor stage (0–2 years), a child understands that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen.
According to Piaget, what is the duration of the 'Sensorimotor Stage'?
The sensorimotor stage lasts from birth to 2 years of age, during which a child learns through sensory experiences and motor activities.
The concept of 'Scaffolding' in education was introduced by which of the following theorists?
Lev Vygotsky introduced the concept of scaffolding, which refers to providing temporary support to a learner tailored to their current developmental capacity.
According to Jean Piaget, in which stage of cognitive development does a child engage in 'Symbolic Play'?
In the Pre-operational Stage (2-7 years), a child begins to engage in symbolic play, where they treat inanimate objects as living things.
According to Jean Piaget, children's thinking differs from adults':
Piaget believed that children's way of thinking differs from adults in kind (quality), not just in quantity.
Who is the proponent of the 'Social Learning Theory' of learning?
Albert Bandura proposed the Social Learning Theory, which emphasizes learning through observation and modeling.