Cognitive Development Theories
Psychology ⇒ Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Development Theories starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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A 7-year-old child can understand that if you pour water from a short, wide glass into a tall, thin glass, the amount of water remains the same. According to Piaget, which concept has the child mastered?
Describe how Piaget’s concept of ‘schemas’ contributes to cognitive development.
Describe one way in which culture can influence cognitive development, according to Vygotsky.
Describe the main difference between Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories of cognitive development.
Describe the main idea of information processing theory in cognitive development.
A 7-year-old child can understand that if you pour water from a short, wide glass into a tall, thin glass, the amount of water remains the same. According to Piaget, which concept has the child mastered?
A child believes that the moon follows them wherever they go. According to Piaget, this is an example of _______.
A teacher helps a student solve a math problem by giving hints and gradually reducing assistance. This is an example of _______.
According to Piaget, at which stage do children begin to use logical thought about concrete events but struggle with abstract concepts? (1) Sensorimotor (2) Preoperational (3) Concrete operational (4) Formal operational
At what age range does Piaget’s preoperational stage typically occur? (1) Birth to 2 years (2) 2 to 7 years (3) 7 to 11 years (4) 12 years and up
At which stage do children typically develop the ability to think abstractly, according to Piaget? (1) Sensorimotor (2) Preoperational (3) Concrete operational (4) Formal operational
Which cognitive development theorist introduced the concept of the ‘zone of proximal development’? (1) Jean Piaget (2) Lev Vygotsky (3) Albert Bandura (4) John Watson
A child believes that the moon follows them wherever they go. According to Piaget, this is an example of _______.
A child is able to solve a puzzle with the help of an adult but cannot do it alone. According to Vygotsky, this task is within the child’s _______.
A teacher helps a student solve a math problem by giving hints and gradually reducing assistance. This is an example of _______.
Fill in the blank: According to Vygotsky, cognitive development is largely a _______ process.
True or False: According to information processing theory, cognitive development is a result of increased processing speed and memory capacity.
True or False: According to Piaget, all children progress through the stages of cognitive development at the same age.
True or False: According to Piaget, children in the preoperational stage can perform mental operations on abstract concepts.
True or False: According to Piaget, object permanence is developed during the sensorimotor stage.
