30 Multiple Choice Questions with answers on the topic of "Child Care and Adolescent Development" for Class 12th Home Science students:
Child Care and Adolescent Development - Multiple Choice Questions
1.The period of rapid physical growth and development of secondary sexual characteristics is:
a) Infancy
b) Early Childhood
c) Adolescence
d) Late Childhood
Answer: c) Adolescence
2.Which of the following is a crucial nutrient for brain development in early childhood?
a) Vitamin C
b) Iron
c) Calcium
d) Vitamin D
Answer: b) Iron
3.According to Piaget's stages of cognitive development, children in the early childhood period (2-6 years) are in the:
a) Sensorimotor stage
b) Preoperational stage
c) Concrete operational stage
d) Formal operational stage
Answer: b) Preoperational stage
4.The development of fine motor skills is most evident in activities like:
a) Running and jumping
b) Throwing a ball
c) Drawing and writing
d) Climbing stairs
Answer: c) Drawing and writing
5.Erik Erikson's psychosocial stage for early childhood (3-5 years) is:
a) Trust vs. Mistrust
b) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
c) Initiative vs. Guilt
d) Industry vs. Inferiority
Answer: c) Initiative vs. Guilt
6.Providing a stimulating environment for infants primarily focuses on:
a) Strict schedules for feeding and sleeping
b) Opportunities for exploration and sensory experiences
c) Limiting interaction to avoid overstimulation
d) Early academic learning
Answer: b) Opportunities for exploration and sensory experiences
7.Social development in middle childhood (6-12 years) is significantly influenced by:
a) Parents only
b) Siblings only
c) Peers and school environment
d) Media only
Answer: c) Peers and school environment
8.The development of logical thinking and the ability to understand conservation occurs in Piaget's:
a) Sensorimotor stage
b) Preoperational stage
c) Concrete operational stage
d) Formal operational stage
Answer: c) Concrete operational stage
9.Erik Erikson's psychosocial stage for adolescence (12-18 years) is:
a) Industry vs. Inferiority
b) Identity vs. Role Confusion
c) Intimacy vs. Isolation
d) Generativity vs. Stagnation
Answer: b) Identity vs. Role Confusion
10.The search for identity during adolescence involves exploring:
a) Physical appearance only
b) Career goals only
c) Values, beliefs, and future roles
d) Financial independence only
Answer: c) Values, beliefs, and future roles
11.Peer influence is most significant during:
a) Infancy
b) Early Childhood
c) Adolescence
d) Adulthood
Answer: c) Adolescence
12.Providing nutritious meals for adolescents is crucial due to:
a) Decreased appetite
b) Rapid growth spurts and increased energy needs
c) Preference for unhealthy foods
d) Slower metabolism
Answer: b) Rapid growth spurts and increased energy needs
13.Emotional development in adolescence is characterized by:
a) Stable and predictable emotions
b) Increased intensity and fluctuations in emotions
c) Decreased awareness of feelings
d) Complete reliance on parental emotions
Answer: b) Increased intensity and fluctuations in emotions
14.The development of abstract thinking skills is a key cognitive change in:
a) Early Childhood
b) Middle Childhood
c) Adolescence
d) Late Adulthood
Answer: c) Adolescence
15.Providing guidance and support to adolescents in making responsible decisions helps in developing:
a) Dependence on authority
b) Impulsive behaviour
c) Autonomy and critical thinking
d) Conformity to peer pressure
Answer: c) Autonomy and critical thinking
16.Early stimulation for infants is important for:
a) Developing advanced academic skills
b) Promoting sensory and motor development
c) Ensuring early independence
d) Preventing all future developmental delays
Answer: b) Promoting sensory and motor development
17.Play is crucial for the development of children, especially in:
a) Adolescence
b) Adulthood
c) Early and Middle Childhood
d) Infancy only
Answer: c) Early and Middle Childhood
18.Discipline in child care should primarily focus on:
a) Strict punishment for misbehaviour
b) Teaching self-control and understanding consequences
c) Ignoring unwanted behaviour
d) Rewarding only perfect behaviour
Answer: b) Teaching self-control and understanding consequences
19.A secure attachment between a child and caregiver leads to:
a) Increased anxiety and dependence
b) Feelings of trust and security
c) Difficulty in forming relationships later in life
d) Aggressive behaviour towards others
Answer: b) Feelings of trust and security
20.The concept of "imaginary audience" is characteristic of:
a) Early Childhood
b) Middle Childhood
c) Adolescence
d) Late Adulthood
Answer: c) Adolescence
21.Providing opportunities for social interaction helps children develop:
a) Isolation and withdrawal
b) Communication skills and empathy
c) Aggressive tendencies
d) Difficulty in sharing
Answer: b) Communication skills and empathy
22.Understanding the developmental milestones helps caregivers to:
a) Compare children rigidly
b) Identify potential developmental delays
c) Force children to develop faster
d) Ignore individual differences
Answer: b) Identify potential developmental delays
23.The role of parents in adolescent development shifts from direct control to:
a) Complete disengagement
b) Authoritarian rule
c) Guidance and support
d) Permissive neglect
Answer: c) Guidance and support
24.Conflicts with parents during adolescence often arise due to:
a) Increased dependence
b) The adolescent's desire for autonomy
c) Lack of communication skills in parents
d) Decreased emotional intensity
Answer: b) The adolescent's desire for autonomy
25.Promoting healthy habits during adolescence, such as regular exercise and sufficient sleep, is important for:
a) Only physical health
b) Only academic performance
c) Physical, mental, and emotional well-being
d) Social popularity only
Answer: c) Physical, mental, and emotional well-being
26.The development of a personal value system is a significant aspect of:
a) Infancy
b) Early Childhood
c) Adolescence
d) Middle Adulthood
Answer: c) Adolescence
27.Providing age-appropriate information about puberty and sexual health is a crucial aspect of:
a) Early Childhood education
b) Infant care
c) Adolescent development
d) Geriatric care
Answer: c) Adolescent development
28.Understanding the challenges faced by adolescents, such as peer pressure and identity crisis, helps caregivers to provide:
a) More strict rules
b) Judgmental feedback
c) Empathy and support
d) Complete freedom without guidance
Answer: c) Empathy and support
29.The development of a sense of competence and mastery is emphasized in Erikson's stage of:
a) Initiative vs. Guilt
b) Industry vs. Inferiority
c) Identity vs. Role Confusion
d) Intimacy vs. Isolation
Answer: b) Industry vs. Inferiority (relevant for middle childhood leading into adolescence)
30.Creating a safe and supportive environment is fundamental for the healthy development of:
a) Infants only
b) Adolescents only
c) Children and adolescents
d) Adults only
Answer: c) Children and adolescents
