GRE Subject 2026 Practice Test Psychology Developmental Psychology Free Quiz 1

1. Who is known for the theory of cognitive development in children?

A. Erikson B. Vygotsky C. Piaget D. Kohlberg

2. What is Piaget's first stage of cognitive development?

A. Preoperational B. Concrete operational C. Formal operational D. Sensorimotor

3. Which stage is characterized by egocentrism?

A. Sensorimotor B. Preoperational C. Concrete operational D. Formal operational

4. Which stage involves logical thinking about concrete events?

A. Concrete operational B. Preoperational C. Sensorimotor D. Formal operational

5. What is the key outcome of Erikson's first stage?

A. Autonomy B. Trust C. Initiative D. Industry

6. What theory emphasizes the bond between infant and caregiver?

A. Attachment theory B. Learning theory C. Cognitive theory D. Social theory

7. What does the Strange Situation procedure assess?

A. Intelligence B. Personality C. Attachment D. Language

8. What attachment style shows distress and joy upon return?

A. Avoidant B. Resistant C. Disorganized D. Secure

9. What does Kohlberg's theory focus on?

A. Moral development B. Cognitive development C. Psychosocial development D. Behavioral development

10. What level of morality is based on punishment and reward?

A. Conventional B. Postconventional C. Preconventional D. Principled