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HOSA Human Growth and Development:
Sample Mock Exam *Q&A* (100%
Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
What is the primary focus of human growth and development during the infancy stage?

The development of motor skills, sensory perception, and attachment to caregivers.



At what age do children typically begin to demonstrate more independence and engage in pretend play?

Around 3 to 4 years old.



Which developmental theory emphasizes the importance of social interactions and the role of culture in
development?

Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory.



What does the concept of "nature vs. nurture" refer to in human development?

The debate on whether genetics or environment plays a more significant role in shaping an
individual.



Which stage of Erikson’s psychosocial development focuses on developing trust in caregivers?

Trust vs. Mistrust (Infancy).



What is the term for the physical and cognitive changes that occur in individuals during adolescence?

Puberty.



What is a characteristic behavior of children in the concrete operational stage according to Piaget?

They begin to understand conservation and reversibility.



At what stage of Erikson’s theory do individuals seek intimacy and form close relationships?


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, Intimacy vs. Isolation (Young Adulthood).



Which developmental theory suggests that moral development progresses through distinct stages?

Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development.



What is the primary goal during the school-age stage of human development?

The development of competence and mastery in academic and social skills.



What is the main task of an infant according to Erikson’s psychosocial stages?

Developing trust in caregivers and the world.



Which hormone is primarily responsible for the physical changes that occur during puberty?

Estrogen in females and testosterone in males.



What is the term for the ability to think about abstract concepts that emerge during adolescence?

Formal operational thought.



At what age do children typically begin to demonstrate more complex language skills?

Between 2 and 3 years old.



What is the term for the period of life when adults reassess their careers, relationships, and life goals,
typically occurring in the 40s?

Midlife crisis.



What is the main feature of the sensorimotor stage in Piaget’s theory?

The development of object permanence.



What is the term for the onset of sexual maturity and the ability to reproduce?



2

, Puberty.



In what stage of Erikson’s psychosocial development do individuals face the challenge of creating and
nurturing new relationships?

Generativity vs. Stagnation (Middle Adulthood).



What are the primary concerns during late adulthood in human development?

The primary concerns include coping with retirement, adjusting to physical changes and health
issues, dealing with the loss of loved ones, and reflecting on life’s achievements.



In Erikson's theory, what is the primary developmental challenge faced by adolescents?

The development of a personal identity and a sense of self through exploration of different roles
and values, known as Identity vs. Role Confusion.



At what age does the brain reach approximately 90% of its adult size?

By age 5.



What cognitive skill begins to emerge during the concrete operational stage, according to Piaget?

The ability to understand conservation, meaning that quantities remain the same despite
changes in shape or appearance.



According to Freud’s stages of development, what is the main focus during the phallic stage of
childhood?

The development of the Oedipus complex, where children develop unconscious feelings for the
opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.



How does the attachment theory explain the relationship between infants and caregivers?

Attachment theory posits that infants are biologically programmed to form emotional bonds with
caregivers, which influence their social and emotional development throughout life.



What is the key characteristic of adolescence that sets it apart from other stages of development?

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