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ATI Lifespan & Development-Human Growth & Development Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
At what age should an infant typically begin to sit unsupported?✔✔Around 6 to 8 months
What is the primary psychosocial task of adolescence according to Erikson?✔✔Identity vs. role confusion
At what age does a child typically begin speaking in two-word phrases?✔✔Around 24 months
What is the most appropriate toy for a 10-month-old infant?✔✔Stacking rings or soft blocks
What is the expected weight gain pattern during the first year of life?✔✔Birth weight doubles by 6 months and triples by 12 months 1 / 4
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At what age does a child typically begin to show stranger anxiety?✔✔Around 6 to 8 months
What is a key milestone in fine motor development at 9 months of age?✔✔Using the pincer grasp
Which developmental theory emphasizes the importance of social interaction in cognitive development?✔✔Vygotsky’s theory
What is the leading cause of death in toddlers?✔✔Unintentional injury
What reflex should disappear by 4 months of age?✔✔Moro reflex
What stage of Piaget’s theory involves object permanence? 2 / 4
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✔✔Sensorimotor stage
What is the recommended age for introducing solid foods to an infant?✔✔Around 6 months
At what age is toilet training typically appropriate to begin?✔✔18 to 24 months
What is a common behavior for preschool-aged children regarding imaginary friends?✔✔Normal and part of imaginative play
Which age group is most likely to experience separation anxiety during hospitalization?✔✔Toddlers
What is a common fear among preschoolers related to their understanding of death?✔✔That death is reversible or temporary
What gross motor skill typically develops around age 3? 3 / 4
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✔✔Riding a tricycle
According to Erikson, what is the developmental task of early adulthood?✔✔Intimacy vs. isolation
At what stage of Kohlberg’s theory do children base moral decisions on avoiding punishment?✔✔Preconventional stage
What developmental skill is typically mastered by 5 years of age?✔✔Skipping or hopping on one foot
What is the main psychosocial task for school-age children?✔✔Industry vs. inferiority
At what age does peer influence become strongest in shaping behavior?✔✔Adolescence
Which developmental milestone is expected of a 4-year-old child?
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