Question

Match List-I (Period of Development) with List-II (Activities): 

List-I (Period of Development)		List-II (Activities)
(A)	Infancy	(II)	Sensorimotor Coordination
(B)	Early childhood	(IV)	Intensely pursues independence and seeks own identity
(C)	Middle and late childhood	(III)	Spends many hours with peers
(D)	Adolescence	(I)	Interacts more with wider social world

• A. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• B. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
• C. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
• D. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

Hint:

Adolescence is classically defined by the search for self-identity and independence (Erikson's theory), pointing to match D-IV.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Concept
This question explores the psychological developmental stages of human life and their classic associated behavioral activities and characteristics.

Step 2: Meaning
Categorizing typical socioemotional and physical milestones (such as sensorimotor skills, peer focus, identity search) into chronological developmental stages as established in developmental psychology (e.g., Santrock's life-span developmental stages).

Step 3: Analysis
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• A. Infancy – II. Sensorimotor Coordination: Infancy (birth to 2 years) is characterized by exploring the world through senses and developing basic sensorimotor coordination (Piaget's sensorimotor stage).
• B. Early childhood – III. Spends many hours with peers: Early childhood (preschool years) is when children begin developing active social networks, spending significant time interacting and playing with peers.
• C. Middle and late childhood – I. Interacts more with wider social world: During middle and late childhood (elementary school years), children step beyond the family unit and interact heavily with the broader school and social environment.
• D. Adolescence – IV. Intensely pursues independence and seeks own identity: Adolescence is characterized by Erik Erikson's stage of "identity vs. role confusion," where teens intensely seek autonomy, independence, and self-identity.

Step 4: Conclusion
Matching these developmental behaviors correctly results in A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV, which corresponds to option (B). Final Answer: (B)