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What does cognitive development primarily refer to?
What does cognitive development primarily refer to?
- Emotional growth
- Social growth
- Intellectual growth (correct)
- Physical growth
Which of the following is NOT one of the cognitive processes mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT one of the cognitive processes mentioned?
- Problem-Solving
- Perception
- Emotion (correct)
- Memory
What is the main concept of 'object permanence'?
What is the main concept of 'object permanence'?
- Objects no longer exist when out of sight.
- Objects continue to exist even when not visible. (correct)
- Objects can disappear from existence.
- Objects are irrelevant to cognitive development.
At what age do infants typically begin to grasp and manipulate objects, anticipating their future positions?
At what age do infants typically begin to grasp and manipulate objects, anticipating their future positions?
Who is referred to as the 'father' of cognitive development?
Who is referred to as the 'father' of cognitive development?
What phrase describes the connection between cognition and behavior in the sensorimotor stage?
What phrase describes the connection between cognition and behavior in the sensorimotor stage?
What error is exhibited by infants around 8 months when searching for hidden objects?
What error is exhibited by infants around 8 months when searching for hidden objects?
Which development stage involves the cognitive skill of at least indicating they will search where an object last was?
Which development stage involves the cognitive skill of at least indicating they will search where an object last was?
What best defines a 'schema' in cognitive development?
What best defines a 'schema' in cognitive development?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with the sensorimotor stage of development?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with the sensorimotor stage of development?
What concept describes a child's belief that others perceive the world in the same way they do?
What concept describes a child's belief that others perceive the world in the same way they do?
Which developmental stage is characterized by the ability to perform logical analysis?
Which developmental stage is characterized by the ability to perform logical analysis?
At what age does the formal operations stage of development typically begin?
At what age does the formal operations stage of development typically begin?
Which ability is NOT characteristic of the Concrete Operations Stage?
Which ability is NOT characteristic of the Concrete Operations Stage?
What is a key focus of the Formal Operations Stage of cognitive development?
What is a key focus of the Formal Operations Stage of cognitive development?
Which of the following best describes metacognition?
Which of the following best describes metacognition?
Which ability develops during the Concrete Operations Stage that enhances social understanding?
Which ability develops during the Concrete Operations Stage that enhances social understanding?
Which cognitive skill allows a child to understand both their feelings and those of others?
Which cognitive skill allows a child to understand both their feelings and those of others?
Which statement about the Concrete Operations Stage is true?
Which statement about the Concrete Operations Stage is true?
How does formal operations differ from concrete operations?
How does formal operations differ from concrete operations?
What is the process of modifying existing schemata with new experiences called?
What is the process of modifying existing schemata with new experiences called?
Which ability is developed towards the end of the sensorimotor period?
Which ability is developed towards the end of the sensorimotor period?
During which stage do children typically exhibit rapid language development?
During which stage do children typically exhibit rapid language development?
What is an example of representational thought in children?
What is an example of representational thought in children?
What is the primary focus of the process of assimilation?
What is the primary focus of the process of assimilation?
Which characteristic is NOT typically observed in the preoperational stage?
Which characteristic is NOT typically observed in the preoperational stage?
What does conservation refer to in child development?
What does conservation refer to in child development?
Which cognitive skill is associated with deferred imitation?
Which cognitive skill is associated with deferred imitation?
Which of the following is a key component of the ability to use words for representation in children?
Which of the following is a key component of the ability to use words for representation in children?
Which cognitive skill emerges during the 2 to 7 years age range?
Which cognitive skill emerges during the 2 to 7 years age range?
Study Notes
Cognitive Development Overview
- Cognitive development refers to the intellectual growth and understanding of self and the world.
- Key cognitive processes include memory, perception, attention, thought, learning, and problem-solving.
Jean Piaget
- Recognized as the "father" of cognitive development.
- Proposed a sequence of cognitive development stages that children universally follow.
- Identified four distinct stages of cognitive growth.
Sensorimotor Stage (Birth – 2 years)
- Cognition is closely linked to external stimulation; "thinking is doing".
- Object permanence develops, indicating that objects continue to exist even when out of sight.
- Birth – 3 months: Infants respond to visual stimuli and sounds.
- 5 months: Begin to grasp and manipulate objects.
- 8 months: Search for hidden objects but may make the "A not B" error.
- 12 months: Search for objects where last seen.
Schema Formation
- A schema is a mental framework for understanding behavior and experiences.
- Assimilation integrates new information into existing schemas.
- Accommodation modifies existing schemas to incorporate new experiences.
Representational Thought
- Develops towards the end of the sensorimotor stage; involves forming mental representations of behaviors.
- Facilitates imitation and symbolic play, where children use words or symbols to represent objects.
Preoperational Stage (2 to 7 years)
- Characterized by the development of logical and symbolic thinking.
- Significant language development occurs.
- Key aspects include classification, categorization, counting, and object manipulation.
- Children exhibit failure of conservation, not understanding that quantity remains unchanged despite appearance.
- Egocentrism: children believe their perspective is shared by all.
Concrete Operations Stage (7 to 12 years)
- Children develop logical analysis abilities and can empathize with others' thoughts and feelings.
- Understanding of complex cause-and-effect relationships improves.
Formal Operations Stage (12 years and up)
- Characterized by abstract reasoning and advanced problem-solving skills.
- Metacognition, or awareness of one's own thought processes, emerges.
- Development reliant on exposure to scientific principles and critical thinking.
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This quiz covers Lecture 2 on cognitive development, focusing on intellectual growth and cognitive processes. Key areas of cognition like memory and perception will be explored to better understand our interactions with the world. Test your knowledge on these essential concepts.
