Human Growth and Development MCQs

1. Which stage of human development is characterized by rapid physical growth and the development of motor skills?
(A) Infancy
(B) Childhood
(C) Adolescence
(D) Adulthood

2. The period of life known as adolescence typically occurs between the ages of:
(A) 1–5 years
(B) 6–12 years
(C) 13–19 years
(D) 20–40 years

3. The process by which a human being’s body, mind, and emotions change from infancy to adulthood is called:
(A) Physical maturation
(B) Cognitive development
(C) Human growth and development
(D) Motor development

4. Which hormone is responsible for triggering the onset of puberty in both males and females?
(A) Estrogen
(B) Testosterone
(C) Growth hormone
(D) Luteinizing hormone

5. In which stage of life do humans undergo the greatest cognitive and intellectual development?
(A) Infancy
(B) Childhood
(C) Adolescence
(D) Adulthood

6. The development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as the growth of body hair and changes in voice, occurs during:
(A) Infancy
(B) Early childhood
(C) Adolescence
(D) Adulthood

7. Which stage of development is characterized by the ability to reproduce and the peak of physical health?
(A) Infancy
(B) Childhood
(C) Adolescence
(D) Adulthood

8. The growth spurt during adolescence is largely driven by:
(A) Growth hormone
(B) Thyroid hormone
(C) Estrogen and testosterone
(D) Prolactin

9. Which developmental milestone is typically achieved during early childhood (3–6 years)?
(A) Ability to walk and run
(B) Development of fine motor skills
(C) Ability to think abstractly
(D) Understanding of complex social relationships

10. The aging process in humans involves a decline in which of the following functions?
(A) Cognitive abilities
(B) Motor skills
(C) Immune function
(D) All of the above