Question 1

Vygotsky viewed children's private speech to be helpful for cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Understanding of object permanence occurs during the sensorimotor stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Having the ability to focus on more than one aspect of a situation at a time is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Having the ability to focus on more...

Question 4

Perry is able to solve hypothetical problems by mentally working through a set of possibilities.What characteristic of cognitive development does Perry illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A) Compensatory reasoning 
B) Inductive thinking 
C) Organized thinking 
D) Reversible reasoning 
A) Compensatory reasoning 
B) Inductive thinking 
C) Organized thinking 
D) Reversible reasoning

Question 5

Current views about Piaget's theory generally support the idea that

Accepted Answer

A) Piaget's tasks appear to have been invalid for judging cognitive ability. 
B) Piaget's tasks appear to have generally been too easy for subjects. 
C) Piaget tended to overestimate children's abilities and underestimate their social differences. 
D) Piaget tended to underestimate children's abilities and overlook the social and cultural issues. 
A) Piaget's tasks appear to have been invalid for judging cognitive ability. 
B) Piaget's tasks appear to have generally been too easy for subjects. 
C) Piaget tended to overestimate children's abilities and underestimate their social differences. 
D) Piaget tended to underestimate children's abilities and overlook the social and cultural issues.

Question 6

According to Piaget,people pass through the four stages of cognitive development

Accepted Answer

A) at the same levels of competence. 
B) at the same rates,adjusted for intelligence. 
C) in specifically determined ages. 
D) in the same sequence. 
A) at the same levels of competence. 
B) at the same rates,adjusted for intelligence. 
C) in specifically determined ages. 
D) in the same sequence.

Question 7

When Mary returned from the high-school prom,she complained,"Everyone hated my dress!" What specific concept does this account best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A) Adolescent egocentrism 
B) Interpsychological action 
C) Reversible thinking 
D) Semiotic function 
A) Adolescent egocentrism 
B) Interpsychological action 
C) Reversible thinking 
D) Semiotic function

Question 8

The process of making an orderly arrangement of objects from large to small or vice versa is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of making an orderly arrangement...

Question 9

Describe Piaget's theoretical views on cognitive development using and defining the following terms in your answer: organization,adaptation,assimilation,accommodation,equilibration.

Accepted Answer

Humans inherit tendencies toward organiz

Question 10

The ability to reason abstractly and deductively occurs during the Piagetian stage of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability to reason abstractly and deductively...

Question 11

One strategy for scaffolding complex learning is to use a reciprocal teaching approach,which requires students to play to role of the teacher by leading discussions and asking questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Piaget,the process of searching for a balance between cognitive schemes and environmental information is called

Accepted Answer

A) accommodation. 
B) adaptation. 
C) assimilation. 
D) equilibration. 
A) accommodation. 
B) adaptation. 
C) assimilation. 
D) equilibration.

Question 13

The role of cultural tools in cognitive development involves,according to Vygotsky,

Accepted Answer

A) both real and symbolic tools. 
B) essentially real tools. 
C) predominantly symbolic tools. 
D) primarily psychological tools. 
A) both real and symbolic tools. 
B) essentially real tools. 
C) predominantly symbolic tools. 
D) primarily psychological tools.

Question 14

When children are in a zone of proximal development,use of scaffolding is appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The role of "private speech" in Vygotsky's view is to

Accepted Answer

A) call attention to oneself during play. 
B) guide one's activities in solving a problem. 
C) encourage children to learn new words. 
D) stimulate the development of language from simple words to full sentences. 
A) call attention to oneself during play. 
B) guide one's activities in solving a problem. 
C) encourage children to learn new words. 
D) stimulate the development of language from simple words to full sentences.

Question 16

The best way to determine what cognitive stage a person has reached is by

Accepted Answer

A) interpreting the person's scores on a mental ability test. 
B) knowing the person's age. 
C) knowing the person's rate of development. 
D) observing how the person solves problems. 
A) interpreting the person's scores on a mental ability test. 
B) knowing the person's age. 
C) knowing the person's rate of development. 
D) observing how the person solves problems.

Question 17

Neo-Piagetian theorists are concerned with how attention,memory,and strategy use relate to Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Hypothetical-deductive reasoning is characteristic of adolescent egocentrism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Seriation refers to the ability to work with symbols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If John is introduced to the concept of fractions today,he will not be able to start adding and subtracting them tomorrow.What general principle of development is illustrated?

Accepted Answer

A) Development proceeds through identifiable stages. 
B) Development takes place gradually. 
C) Maturation is the basis for development. 
D) John lacks personal development. 
A) Development proceeds through identifiable stages. 
B) Development takes place gradually. 
C) Maturation is the basis for development. 
D) John lacks personal development.

Vygotsky viewed children's private speech to be helpful for cognitive development.

Understanding of object permanence occurs during the sensorimotor stage.

Having the ability to focus on more than one aspect of a situation at a time is called ________.

Perry is able to solve hypothetical problems by mentally working through a set of possibilities.What characteristic of cognitive development does Perry illustrate?

Current views about Piaget's theory generally support the idea that

According to Piaget,people pass through the four stages of cognitive development

When Mary returned from the high-school prom,she complained,"Everyone hated my dress!" What specific concept does this account best illustrate?

The process of making an orderly arrangement of objects from large to small or vice versa is called ________.

Describe Piaget's theoretical views on cognitive development using and defining the following terms in your answer: organization,adaptation,assimilation,accommodation,equilibration.

The ability to reason abstractly and deductively occurs during the Piagetian stage of ________.

One strategy for scaffolding complex learning is to use a reciprocal teaching approach,which requires students to play to role of the teacher by leading discussions and asking questions.

According to Piaget,the process of searching for a balance between cognitive schemes and environmental information is called

The role of cultural tools in cognitive development involves,according to Vygotsky,

When children are in a zone of proximal development,use of scaffolding is appropriate.

The role of "private speech" in Vygotsky's view is to

The best way to determine what cognitive stage a person has reached is by

Neo-Piagetian theorists are concerned with how attention,memory,and strategy use relate to Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Hypothetical-deductive reasoning is characteristic of adolescent egocentrism.

Seriation refers to the ability to work with symbols.

If John is introduced to the concept of fractions today,he will not be able to start adding and subtracting them tomorrow.What general principle of development is illustrated?

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Vygotsky viewed children's private speech to be helpful for cognitive development.

Understanding of object permanence occurs during the sensorimotor stage.

Having the ability to focus on more than one aspect of a situation at a time is called ________.

Perry is able to solve hypothetical problems by mentally working through a set of possibilities.What characteristic of cognitive development does Perry illustrate?

Current views about Piaget's theory generally support the idea that

According to Piaget,people pass through the four stages of cognitive development

When Mary returned from the high-school prom,she complained,"Everyone hated my dress!" What specific concept does this account best illustrate?

The process of making an orderly arrangement of objects from large to small or vice versa is called ________.

Describe Piaget's theoretical views on cognitive development using and defining the following terms in your answer: organization,adaptation,assimilation,accommodation,equilibration.

The ability to reason abstractly and deductively occurs during the Piagetian stage of ________.

One strategy for scaffolding complex learning is to use a reciprocal teaching approach,which requires students to play to role of the teacher by leading discussions and asking questions.

According to Piaget,the process of searching for a balance between cognitive schemes and environmental information is called

The role of cultural tools in cognitive development involves,according to Vygotsky,

When children are in a zone of proximal development,use of scaffolding is appropriate.

The role of "private speech" in Vygotsky's view is to

The best way to determine what cognitive stage a person has reached is by

Neo-Piagetian theorists are concerned with how attention,memory,and strategy use relate to Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Hypothetical-deductive reasoning is characteristic of adolescent egocentrism.

Seriation refers to the ability to work with symbols.

If John is introduced to the concept of fractions today,he will not be able to start adding and subtracting them tomorrow.What general principle of development is illustrated?

Learning, teaching, and Educational Psychology

Self and Social and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language, language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioural Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment,grading,and Testing

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