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What is a key aspect of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
What is a key aspect of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
- Children learn purely through observation without interaction.
- Children's cognitive development occurs in distinct stages.
- Cognitive development is influenced solely by genetics.
- It provides a descriptive framework of children's thinking across various ages. (correct)
According to the information processing view, how does cognitive development occur?
According to the information processing view, how does cognitive development occur?
- In a stage-like manner with clear milestones.
- Primarily through innate knowledge from birth.
- By passive observation of the environment.
- Gradually, with improvements in information processing. (correct)
What role do caregivers play in children's cognitive development according to the learning view?
What role do caregivers play in children's cognitive development according to the learning view?
- They have minimal impact on a child's cognitive growth.
- They solely observe and interpret children’s behavior without involvement.
- They are often the primary source of innate knowledge.
- They provide essential teaching and foster an enriching environment. (correct)
At what age do infants begin to show an understanding of others' intentions?
At what age do infants begin to show an understanding of others' intentions?
What method was used in the study to test infants' understanding of intentions?
What method was used in the study to test infants' understanding of intentions?
What is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
What is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
At what age do children typically start to use private speech?
At what age do children typically start to use private speech?
Which of the following describes scaffolding in cognitive development?
Which of the following describes scaffolding in cognitive development?
Which statement best illustrates the role of caregivers in children's learning?
Which statement best illustrates the role of caregivers in children's learning?
What happens to private speech as children reach age 7?
What happens to private speech as children reach age 7?
Which of the following is an example of statistical learning in children?
Which of the following is an example of statistical learning in children?
What concept explains children learning social understanding and intentions?
What concept explains children learning social understanding and intentions?
Which scenario best illustrates the learning view of cognitive development?
Which scenario best illustrates the learning view of cognitive development?
What does a higher score on the HOME indicate about a child's environment?
What does a higher score on the HOME indicate about a child's environment?
Which factor is NOT a characteristic measured by the HOME?
Which factor is NOT a characteristic measured by the HOME?
How do children in low SES households generally score on cognitive tests compared to those in higher SES households?
How do children in low SES households generally score on cognitive tests compared to those in higher SES households?
What role do caregivers play in children's learning environments?
What role do caregivers play in children's learning environments?
Which of the following factors is closely associated with lower cognitive development in children from low SES families?
Which of the following factors is closely associated with lower cognitive development in children from low SES families?
According to the study by Turkheimer et al., which aspect explains differences in IQ for low SES families?
According to the study by Turkheimer et al., which aspect explains differences in IQ for low SES families?
How does the HOME tool assess children's home environment?
How does the HOME tool assess children's home environment?
What is a significant outcome of higher scores on the HOME for children's development?
What is a significant outcome of higher scores on the HOME for children's development?
What does the study of Early Child Care and Youth Development (SECCYD) primarily focus on?
What does the study of Early Child Care and Youth Development (SECCYD) primarily focus on?
What is one reason children from low SES families might not develop their full genetic cognitive potential?
What is one reason children from low SES families might not develop their full genetic cognitive potential?
What was the primary finding of Woodward's 1998 study regarding infants' understanding of actions?
What was the primary finding of Woodward's 1998 study regarding infants' understanding of actions?
In Woodward's study, what effect did reversing the positions of the ball and doll have on infants' reactions?
In Woodward's study, what effect did reversing the positions of the ball and doll have on infants' reactions?
What does Woodward's research suggest about infants' perception of human intentions?
What does Woodward's research suggest about infants' perception of human intentions?
How did infants react to intentional versus accidental actions according to the study?
How did infants react to intentional versus accidental actions according to the study?
What does the longer gaze of infants at the doll-reaching action imply in Woodward's findings?
What does the longer gaze of infants at the doll-reaching action imply in Woodward's findings?
At what age do children begin to evaluate others' knowledge based on accuracy?
At what age do children begin to evaluate others' knowledge based on accuracy?
What is one result of the study where children watched two adults name objects?
What is one result of the study where children watched two adults name objects?
How do 3-4 year olds recognize expertise in others?
How do 3-4 year olds recognize expertise in others?
When do children start to exhibit an understanding that beliefs lead to actions?
When do children start to exhibit an understanding that beliefs lead to actions?
What action do children take when they want to learn names of new objects?
What action do children take when they want to learn names of new objects?
In the context of learning, what do children tend to prioritize?
In the context of learning, what do children tend to prioritize?
What is a hallmark of the findings in Kushnir et al.'s study?
What is a hallmark of the findings in Kushnir et al.'s study?
What do children exhibit when they reference a person's beliefs to explain their behavior?
What do children exhibit when they reference a person's beliefs to explain their behavior?
Study Notes
Learning View of Cognitive Development
- Children learn actively from the environment via trial and error and statistical learning.
- Caregivers play an important role through scaffolding, which is a process where caregivers provide temporary support to enhance children's learning.
- Scaffolding includes physical assistance, demonstrating skills, providing instructions, and breaking down tasks.
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
- ZPD refers to the gap between what a child can accomplish independently and with caregiver support.
- Scaffolding should be tailored to the child's ZPD.
Private Speech
- Adults teach children skills and regulate their behavior through verbal instruction.
- Around age 3, children start regulating their own behavior with private speech, where they talk to themselves out loud.
- Private speech is more frequent on difficult tasks.
- It decreases around age seven and becomes internal thought.
Importance of the Home Environment
- The Home Observation for the Measurement of the Environment (HOME) assesses the quality of the home environment.
- HOME measures emotional support and cognitive stimulation, reflecting responsiveness, positive emotions, engagement, and stimulating toys.
- Higher HOME scores predict better cognitive skills, including IQ, language abilities, and math & reading comprehension.
Poverty and Cognitive Development
- Children from lower socioeconomic status (SES) households tend to score lower on cognitive tests, including IQ and academic achievements.
- This can be attributed to factors like nutritional deficiencies, caregiver conflict, and lower quality home environments.
- High SES is positively correlated with HOME scores.
SES, Genes, and Environment
- SES moderates the influence of home environment on IQ.
- For low-SES families, IQ differences are primarily explained by family environment, with genes playing a minimal role.
- For high-SES families, genetic factors dominate IQ differences.
- This suggests that low-SES children may not reach their full genetic potential due to environmental limitations.
Daycare and Cognitive Development
- The Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development (SECCYD) is a longitudinal study examining the effects of child care on cognitive development.
- It assessed over 800 participants across their first three years of life.
- The study found that various forms of childcare contribute to cognitive development.
###Â Understanding Intentions
- By 6 months, infants demonstrate an understanding of others' intentions.
- This is demonstrated through the violation of expectation paradigm, where infants look longer at unexpected actions.
- Infants understand that actions are goal-directed, and only humans have intentions
- By 9 months, infants can differentiate between intentional and accidental actions.
Theory of Mind
- Children develop an understanding of mental states like knowledge, desires, and intentions.
Evaluating Others' Knowledge
- Three-year-olds understand what people know and don't know.
- They select more reliable sources for information, preferring those who have demonstrated knowledge.
- They also recognize that specific people may have expertise in certain areas, leading them to seek expertise when required.
Understanding Knowledge and Action
- Three-year-olds understand that people's beliefs drive their actions.
- They can explain behaviors based on the underlying beliefs of the individuals involved.
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This quiz explores key concepts of cognitive development in children, focusing on how they learn through interaction with their environment. It covers the role of caregivers in providing scaffolding and the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). Additionally, it discusses the significance of private speech in self-regulation and the influence of the home environment on learning.
