Question 1

Arbitrariness is one of the five key properties of language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If development occurs at different rates in different areas, then which developmental theory is most correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  domain-specific 
B)  domain-general 
C)  cognitive-developmental 
D)  continuous development 
A)  domain-specific 
B)  domain-general 
C)  cognitive-developmental 
D)  continuous development

Question 3

This concept from Vygotsky is defined as "competent assistance or support, usually provided through mediation of the environment by a parent or teacher, in which cognitive, socioemotional, and behavior development can occur.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct instruction 
B)  mediated learning 
C)  scaffolding 
D)  internalization 
A)  direct instruction 
B)  mediated learning 
C)  scaffolding 
D)  internalization

Question 4

Piaget is to ________ as Vygotsky is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous; discrete 
B)  learning; maturation 
C)  domain-specific; domain-general 
D)  maturation; learning 
A)  continuous; discrete 
B)  learning; maturation 
C)  domain-specific; domain-general 
D)  maturation; learning

Question 5

Juanita just moved to the United States from Mexico. She is now attending school where the teachers are using her first language, Spanish, to build her English vocabulary.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiplied bilingualism 
B)  subtractive bilingualism 
C)  divided bilingualism 
D)  additive bilingualism 
A)  multiplied bilingualism 
B)  subtractive bilingualism 
C)  divided bilingualism 
D)  additive bilingualism

Question 6

Coach Daniels teaches the skill of throwing a ball first. Then he teaches catching skills. Finally, he teaches his little league baseball players how to hit the ball. Which type of theorist does Coach Daniels most resemble?

Accepted Answer

A)  domain-specific 
B)  domain-general 
C)  cognitive-developmental 
D)  continuous development 
A)  domain-specific 
B)  domain-general 
C)  cognitive-developmental 
D)  continuous development

Question 7

Ms. McCarthy is concerned about one of her students, Kelly. Kelly is doing well in her academic subjects in school, but she can't seem to relate to her peers in an appropriate manner. Ms. McCarthy will be better able to help Kelly if she realizes:

Accepted Answer

A)  social skills are weakly canalized abilities 
B)  social skills are highly canalized abilities 
C)  Kelly has a learning disability 
D)  that there is nothing she can do to influence social skill behaviors 
A)  social skills are weakly canalized abilities 
B)  social skills are highly canalized abilities 
C)  Kelly has a learning disability 
D)  that there is nothing she can do to influence social skill behaviors

Question 8

In the pet store, Jamie said to her mother, "Those mouses are so cute!" This is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  underextension error 
B)  telegraphic speech 
C)  overextension error 
D)  overregularization 
A)  underextension error 
B)  telegraphic speech 
C)  overextension error 
D)  overregularization

Question 9

Ms. Casey stands up in front of the class and says, "Today we will be learning about the United States election system." Ms. Casey is using which instructional method?

Accepted Answer

A)  direct instruction 
B)  mediated learning 
C)  scaffolding 
D)  dialectical 
A)  direct instruction 
B)  mediated learning 
C)  scaffolding 
D)  dialectical

Question 10

We can expect that sometime between 18 and 24 months, Davie will be able to call to mind a favorite toy whether it is visible to him or not. What is this accomplishment of the sensorimotor stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  accommodation 
B)  assimilation 
C)  representational thought 
D)  object permanence 
A)  accommodation 
B)  assimilation 
C)  representational thought 
D)  object permanence

Arbitrariness is one of the five key properties of language.

If development occurs at different rates in different areas, then which developmental theory is most correct?

This concept from Vygotsky is defined as "competent assistance or support, usually provided through mediation of the environment by a parent or teacher, in which cognitive, socioemotional, and behavior development can occur.

Piaget is to as Vygotsky is to .

Juanita just moved to the United States from Mexico. She is now attending school where the teachers are using her first language, Spanish, to build her English vocabulary.

Coach Daniels teaches the skill of throwing a ball first. Then he teaches catching skills. Finally, he teaches his little league baseball players how to hit the ball. Which type of theorist does Coach Daniels most resemble?

Ms. McCarthy is concerned about one of her students, Kelly. Kelly is doing well in her academic subjects in school, but she can't seem to relate to her peers in an appropriate manner. Ms. McCarthy will be better able to help Kelly if she realizes:

In the pet store, Jamie said to her mother, "Those mouses are so cute!" This is an example of which of the following?

Ms. Casey stands up in front of the class and says, "Today we will be learning about the United States election system." Ms. Casey is using which instructional method?

We can expect that sometime between 18 and 24 months, Davie will be able to call to mind a favorite toy whether it is visible to him or not. What is this accomplishment of the sensorimotor stage?

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Arbitrariness is one of the five key properties of language.

If development occurs at different rates in different areas, then which developmental theory is most correct?

This concept from Vygotsky is defined as "competent assistance or support, usually provided through mediation of the environment by a parent or teacher, in which cognitive, socioemotional, and behavior development can occur.

Piaget is to ________ as Vygotsky is to ________.

Juanita just moved to the United States from Mexico. She is now attending school where the teachers are using her first language, Spanish, to build her English vocabulary.

Coach Daniels teaches the skill of throwing a ball first. Then he teaches catching skills. Finally, he teaches his little league baseball players how to hit the ball. Which type of theorist does Coach Daniels most resemble?

Ms. McCarthy is concerned about one of her students, Kelly. Kelly is doing well in her academic subjects in school, but she can't seem to relate to her peers in an appropriate manner. Ms. McCarthy will be better able to help Kelly if she realizes:

In the pet store, Jamie said to her mother, "Those mouses are so cute!" This is an example of which of the following?

Ms. Casey stands up in front of the class and says, "Today we will be learning about the United States election system." Ms. Casey is using which instructional method?

We can expect that sometime between 18 and 24 months, Davie will be able to call to mind a favorite toy whether it is visible to him or not. What is this accomplishment of the sensorimotor stage?

Becoming an Expert

Personal, Gender, Social, and Moral Development

Individual Differences: Intelligence, Cognitive and Learning Styles, Creativity, and Wisdom

Individual Differences: Exceptional Children

Group Differences: Socioeconomic Status, Ethnicity, Gender, and Language

Behavioral Approaches to Learning

Cognitive Approaches to Learning

Thinking: Concept Formation,reasoning, and Problem Solving

Motivating Students

Classroom Management

Standardized Testing

Classroom Assessments

Filters

Piaget is to as Vygotsky is to .