Maturation | MCQs

Explanation

Capacitation is the physiological process that sperm must undergo to gain the ability to penetrate and fertilize an egg.

This process occurs after the sperm enters the female reproductive tract

They involve a series of biochemical changes that enhance the sperm's motility, and its ability to bind to the egg.

It is distinct from spermiogenesis (the final stage of sperm development), the acrosome reaction (which occurs later during fertilization), and fertilization itself

Explanation

Development includes learning from experiences (internal/external stimulation) and physical, cognitive, and emotional growth.

It is a comprehensive process involving both maturation and learning as a person progresses toward maturity.

Explanation

Jean Piaget proposed that children go through distinct stages of cognitive development, each representing a qualitative change in thinking.

His theory outlines stages like sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational—each fundamentally different in how children perceive and process the world.

Explanation

According to the law of recurrence in developmental psychology,

The direction of human development generally follows a pattern from middle to outer.

This means that development typically starts from the central parts of the body and moves towards the extremities.