Childhood Memory Formation and Scripts Quiz
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In the triarchic theory of intelligence, which type of intelligence is characterized by being able to adapt to changes in the environment?

  • Componential
  • Contextual
  • Experiential (correct)
  • Analytical
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of preoperational thinking?

  • It involves abstract reasoning (correct)
  • It involves transductive reasoning
  • It is egocentric
  • It is irreversible
  • What is a defining characteristic of interpersonal intelligence according to Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?

  • Capacity to discern and respond to others' feelings (correct)
  • Access to one's own feelings to guide behavior
  • Ability to control body movements skillfully
  • Sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, and meanings of words
  • Which type of intelligence in the triarchic theory focuses on problem-solving and analytical skills?

    <p>Componential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of preoperational thinking according to Piaget's theory?

    <p>It is egocentric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Child and Adolescent Learners and Learning Principles' is a book published by:

    <p>Lorimar Publishing, Inc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central focus of Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory?

    <p>The influence of specific cultural practices on children's development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Vygotsky, why is language important for children's cognitive development?

    <p>To communicate socially and regulate their behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Vygotsky's theory, what is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) used to refer to?

    <p>Tasks too difficult for a child to master alone but can be achieved with guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Vygotsky view private speech in young children?

    <p>As a critical tool for thought during early childhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Vygotsky, how do children acquire cognitive skills?

    <p>Through social interaction and collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Vygotsky suggest is necessary for full cognitive development in children?

    <p>Social interaction and language use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does long-term memory begin to form, making it hard for most people to remember anything before that age?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is part of long-term memory formation and helps children understand familiar situations by storing information about the sequence of events?

    <p>Scripts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Between which ages do children start to recognize that there are multiple ways to solve a problem and can brainstorm different solutions?

    <p>5 and 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What capacity do children develop between the ages of 5 and 7 that allows them to focus and use their cognitive abilities for specific purposes?

    <p>Overall capacity increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age range marks the period when children can learn to pay attention to and memorize lists of words or facts?

    <p>5-7 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it difficult for most people to remember things from their childhood prior to age 2 or 3?

    <p>Inability to form long-term memories at that age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Piaget refer to as the inability to distinguish between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective?

    <p>Egocentrism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the text, what is an example of egocentric behavior in a preschool child?

    <p>A child holding a book directly in front of themselves, thinking others can see it too</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the tendency of a child to only focus on one aspect of a thing, event, or situation and neglect other aspects?

    <p>Centration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of preschool children regarding their thought process, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Limited intuitive thought process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the child in the example demonstrate egocentrism?

    <p>By thinking others could see a book held directly in front of themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept applies when a child thinks that the amount of liquid in a tall, thin beaker is equal to that in the original beakers, even though it is not?

    <p>Centration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fast mapping in children's language development?

    <p>The process of absorbing the meaning of a new word after hearing it once or twice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do children begin to use plurals, possessives, and past tense according to the text?

    <p>3-4 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does syntax refer to in children's language development?

    <p>Rules for putting together sentences in a language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Between ages 4 and 5, what can be observed about children's sentences?

    <p>They average four to five words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do children's speech become quite adultlike according to the text?

    <p>5-7 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of questions can children ask and answer at age 3 according to the text?

    <p>'What' and 'Where' questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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