All GRE Subject Test: Psychology Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #3 : Lifespan Development
An infant can show separation anxiety at the same time period they are expected to be able to:
say 5 or more words
walk unassisted
throw unassisted
draw a square
walk unassisted
An infant is expected to be able to walk unassisted, can show separation anxiety, and say their first words (not necessarily 5 new words) at 12-15 months. By 1.5 years (18 months) of age, a toddler is expected to say around 10 words and throw a ball. A child is expected to be able to copy a square around age 5.
Example Question #6 : Lifespan Development
At 1.5 years of age, a child is expected to be able to
Stack 3 blocks
Catch a ball with two hands
Use about 250 words
Copy a circle
Stack 3 blocks
At 1.5 years of age, a child is expected to be able to stack 3 blocks and use about 10 individual words. A toddler can say around 250 words by the age of 2. Secondly, a child is expected to be able to copy a circle by the age of 3. Lastly, a child is expected to catch a ball with two hands by the age of 5.
Example Question #7 : Lifespan Development
A child is expected to have imaginary companions at the same age they are expected to be able to:
Tie their shoelaces
Copy a square
Hop on one foot
Read
Hop on one foot
A child normally, if applicable, begins having imaginary companions at 4 years of age. During this time they are also expected to be able to hop on one foot, copy a cross, play cooperatively with other children, and express themselves clearly verbally. A child is not expected to be able to copy a square until age 5. Children learn to tie shoelaces and read by the age of 6.
Example Question #11 : Lifespan Development
At what age is a child expected to be able to catch a ball with both hands?
3 years
4 years
5 years
2 years
5 years
A child is expected to be able to catch a ball with both hands by 5 years. During this time they are also expected to be able to copy a square, skip using both feet, and may show romantic feelings for the opposite sex (4-5 years of age). At the age of 2, most children can kick a ball. At 3 years, most children can climb stairs using alternate feet. At the age of 4, children are expected to be able to catch a ball with their arms.
Example Question #2 : Physical & Motor
What shape is a child expected to be able to copy at the age of 4 years?
Cross
Square
Triangle
Diamond
Cross
A child is expected to be able to draw a cross by the age of 4. A square is typically copied by 5 years, and a triangle by 6 years. The ability to copy a diamond is not expected until the age of 7.
Example Question #1 : Perception & Cognition
Which of the following cognitive psychologists is associated with the field of structuralism?
Edward Titchener
None of these
Sigmund Freud
Abraham Maslow
Noam Chomsky
Edward Titchener
Edward Titchener (1867-1922) was a member of the structuralist field of thought. He and the other structural psychologists aimed to reduce psychological phenomena down to its basic mental processes.
Example Question #2 : Perception & Cognition
At what age is an infant expected to say their first words?
4-6 months
16-18 months
12-15 months
7-11 months
12-15 months
An infant is expected to say their first words at 12-15 months, show object permanence, walk unassisted, and can exhibit separation anxiety. At 4-6 months, infants start to babble or repeat sounds. At 7-11 months, infants can imitate sounds but not usually say their first word yet. At 16-18 months, toddlers are expected to be able to say around 10 words.
Example Question #3 : Perception & Cognition
At what age is an infant expected to imitate sounds and respond to their own name?
4-6 months
7-11 months
1-3 months
12-15 months
7-11 months
An infant starts imitating sounds, using gestures, and responding to their own name and simple instructions at 7-11 months. By 12-15 months, an infant is expected to say their first words. At 4-6 months, infants start to babble or repeat sounds but don't yet respond to their own name. At 1-3 months, infants are only cooing or gurgling in response to attention.
Example Question #1 : Language Development
Babbling
Error of growth
Phonology
Pragmatics
Error of growth
Example Question #1 : Intelligence Development
According to Erik Erikson, the parent's role in stimulating curiosity and reinforcing a sence of accomplishment in intellectual success so that the child develops a sense of competence occurs during which developmental stage?
Toddler (age 1 to 2 years)
Grade school years (age 6 to 12 years)
Adolescence (age 12 to 18 years)
Infancy (age 0 to 1 year)
Early childhood (age 2 to 6 years)
Grade school years (age 6 to 12 years)
During the grade school years (age 6 to 12 years) the parenteral role is to stimulate curiosity and pleasure in intellectual success so that the child develops a sense of competence, as opposed to feelings of inferiority and expectations of failure.