Exam 3: Cognitive Development in the Early

Vygotsky pointed out that children do not independently construct a definition for each a word they learn,but rather they learn the meanings that the surrounding culture has ascribed to each word.This central concept in Vygotsky's theory is called

Sam is at home with his two children,3-year-old Daria and 6-week-old Keith.Sam is reading a story to Daria when baby Keith wakes up and screams for his bottle.Daria gets very upset when Sam leaves her to tend to the baby.Sam tries to explain to his daughter that her baby brother can't wait,but Daria continues to insist.Sam is concerned that Daria is not accepting her new baby brother.Based on your understanding of preschoolers cognitive development,what would you tell Sam?

Which of the following research techniques is an appropriate method for studying cognitive development of individuals during the sensorimotor period?

Mrs.Harmon,the mother of 18-month-old Bryce,is concerned that Bryce has not learned to speak very well.He has a limited vocabulary and seems content to point to the things he wants.Mrs.Harmon has read several child development books which indicate that Bryce should be in the stage of language learning.Mrs.Harmon fears that Bryce is not keeping up developmentally.Based on your understanding of the timing of developmental stages,what would be your best advice?

The nature and amount of verbal communication between parents and their children is correlated with the family's

As a rule of thumb,when might an evaluation by a speech pathologist be advisable?

Carla,a 10-month-old infant,sees her caregiver enter the room carrying a bottle of milk for another child in the day care center.Carla watches the caregiver give the bottle to the other child,and then extends her hands toward the bottle,making noises that indicate she wants one as well.Her caregiver notices,picks Carla up,and quickly prepares a bottle for her.In this example,Carla is demonstrating

The ability to use language to communicate effectively by using well-organized narratives primarily depends upon the development of ____________ skill.

Vygotsky believed that egocentric or private speech talking aloud to one's self)played an important role in cognitive development by

Compare and contrast the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky.In what ways are they similar and in what ways are they different? ,

Ms.Hernandez is working with 4-year-old Peter,who is afraid of the dark.He believes monsters come out at night like he has seen on TV.Ms.Hernandez patiently explains that there are no real monsters,but to no avail.Peter still refuses to go to sleep.What Piagetian idea helps to explain why Peter does not understand the truth about the unreality of TV monsters?

Normally developing motor and visual milestones for a 4-month-old include

Parents wish to locate a program for their toddler and preschool children that is developmentally appropriate.What elements would you advise these parents to look for in the programs they observe? ,

Which cognitive achievement underlies a baby's ability to form an attachment to a specific adult,like a parent or other caregiver?

What does the research on symbolic artifacts discussed in this chapter suggest about how children's cognition develops? ,