MCQ on Emotional Development Of Child

Q1 Which of the following is NOT a stage of emotional development? 

A. Infancy

B. Early Childhood

C. Adolescence

D. Adulthood

Answer: D. Adulthood

Q2 At what age do infants begin to show fear of strangers?

A. Birth

B. 3-4 months

C. 6-8 months

D. 12 months

Answer: C. 6-8 months

Q3 The ability to understand another person’s emotions is called:

A. Emotional contagion

B. Emotional regulation

C. Empathy

D. Emotional attachment

Answer: C. Empathy

Q4 Emotional development involves the child’s experience, expression, and:

A. Management of emotions

B. Reaction to emotions

C. Understanding of emotions

D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

Q4 Children learn about emotions primarily through:

A. Books

B. Television

C. Interaction with caregivers

D. School

Answer: C. Interaction with caregivers

Q5 What is one of the primary emotions that infants can express at birth?

A. Happiness

B. Anger

C. Disgust

D. Distress

Answer: D. Distress

Q6 During the preschool years, children begin to develop a concept of:

A. Self-awareness

B. Emotional literacy

C. Emotional regulation

D. Empathy

Answer: C. Emotional regulation

Q7 Understanding and labeling emotions accurately is known as:

A. Emotional regulation

B. Emotional intelligence

C. Emotional literacy

D. Empathy

Answer: C. Emotional literacy

Q8 The ability to control and manage one’s own emotions is referred to as:

A. Emotional contagion

B. Emotional regulation

C. Empathy

D. Emotional attachment

Answer: B. Emotional regulation

Q9 At what age do children typically begin to show signs of embarrassment?

A. 3-4 years

B. 5-6 years

C. 7-8 years

D. 9-10 years

Answer: A. 3-4 years

Q10 During the school-age years, children typically develop:

A. Stronger emotional reactions

B. Greater understanding of others’ emotions

C. Decreased ability to regulate emotions

D. Increased difficulty understanding complex emotions

Answer: B. Greater understanding of others’ emotions

Q11 Emotional development is closely linked with:

A. Physical development

B. Cognitive development

C. Social development

D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

Q12 The term used to describe a child’s understanding that others may experience different emotions than their own is:

A. Empathy

B. Emotional regulation

C. Emotional perspective-taking

D. Emotional literacy

Answer: C. Emotional perspective-taking

Q13 Emotional attachment typically begins to develop in infancy between a child and:

A. Siblings

B. Peers

C. Caregivers

D. Strangers

Answer: C. Caregivers

Q14 Adolescents often experience mood swings due to:

A. Changes in social relationships

B. Hormonal changes

C. Increased academic demands

D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

Q15 Which of the following best describes the emotional state of most toddlers?

A. Happy and calm

B. Irritable and fussy

C. Curious and explorative

D. Fearful and anxious

Answer: C. Curious and explorative

Q16 At what age do children start to display social referencing, i.e., looking at others for cues on how to respond emotionally in new situations?

A. 6-9 months

B. 12-15 months

C. 18-24 months

D. 2-3 years

Answer: B. 12-15 months

Q17 Empathy is generally thought to begin developing during which stage?

A. Infancy

B. Toddlerhood

C. Preschool years

D. School-age years

Answer: B. Toddlerhood

Q18 Which of the following is a key factor in the development of emotional regulation?

A. Secure attachment with caregivers

B. Genetic factors

C. Cultural factors

D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

Q19 Emotional development is most rapid during:

A. Infancy

B. Toddlerhood

C. Preschool years

D. School-age years

Answer: A. Infancy

Q20 The ability to control one’s emotional reactions to a negative event or setback is called:

A. Emotional resilience

B. Emotional literacy

C. Emotional intelligence

D. Emotional understanding

Answer: A. Emotional resilience

Q21 The understanding that emotions can be complex and involve more than one feeling at a time typically develops around:

A. 4-5 years

B. 7-8 years

C. 10-11 years

D. Adolescence

Answer: C. 10-11 years

Q22 The “terrible twos” is a period known for:

A. Increased emotional regulation

B. Decreased emotional intensity

C. Increased emotional outbursts

D. Decreased emotional understanding

Answer: C. Increased emotional outbursts

Q23 Who developed the concept of “Emotional Intelligence”?

A. Sigmund Freud

B. Jean Piaget

C. Daniel Goleman

D. Erik Erikson

Answer: C. Daniel Goleman

Q24 Self-conscious emotions such as guilt, shame, and pride typically begin to develop around:

A. Infancy

B. Toddler hood

C. Preschool years

D. School-age years

Answer: C. Preschool years

Q25 Which of the following is NOT a basic emotion present at birth?

A. Joy

B. Fear

C. Anger

D. Pride

Answer: D. Pride

Q26 Which of the following factors can influence a child’s emotional development?

A. Family environment

B. School environment

C. Peer relationships

D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

Q27 Secure attachment in infancy is associated with:

A. Better emotional regulation in later childhood

B. Decreased understanding of others’ emotions

C. Increased emotional outbursts in adolescence

D. None of the above

Answer: A. Better emotional regulation in later childhood

Q28 Emotional development can be negatively impacted by:

A. Poverty

B. Exposure to violence

C. Neglect or abuse

D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

Q29 Adolescence is characterized by:

A. Decreased emotional reactivity

B. Increased emotional stability

C. Increased emotional intensity

D. Decreased emotional understanding

Answer: C. Increased emotional intensity

Q30 Adolescence is characterized by:

A. Decreased emotional reactivity

B. Increased emotional stability

C. Increased emotional intensity

D. Decreased emotional understanding

Answer: C. Increased emotional intensity