Early Childhood Cognitive Development
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What is the term used by Piaget to describe the ability to use mental representations?

  • Pretend Play
  • Symbolic Function (correct)
  • Theory of Mind
  • Egocentrism

Which of the following best describes egocentrism in children?

  • Assuming others think, perceive, and feel the same way they do (correct)
  • The ability to empathize with others' feelings
  • The understanding that appearances can be misleading
  • Attributing life to inanimate objects

Which of the following scenarios illustrates animism?

  • A child thinking their toy robot is a real friend
  • A child using a banana as a phone
  • A child believing the sun is smiling (correct)
  • A child pretending to be a doctor

At what age does the theory of mind typically begin to develop?

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Which statement most accurately describes the preoperational stage according to Piaget?

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What cognitive advance allows children to recognize that superficial changes do not alter the essence of an object?

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Which example best illustrates a child demonstrating empathy during the preoperational stage?

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In the context of cognitive development, what does the ability to classify involve?

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At what ages does the preoperational stage typically occur?

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How do children in the preoperational stage typically understand cause and effect?

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What is one cognitive ability that children develop regarding numbers during the early childhood period?

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Which of the following best describes children's use of symbols during the preoperational stage?

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What does metacognition primarily help individuals do in the learning process?

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At what age does executive function begin to emerge in children?

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Why is working memory important for academic success?

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Which of the following statements about early childhood memories is true?

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Which phase shows significant progress in the development of executive function?

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What can impact literacy and numeracy skills beyond IQ according to the content?

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Which characterizes the training to improve working memory?

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How are episodic memories primarily characterized in early childhood?

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What effect has private speech been linked to in children?

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Which perspective regards private speech as a crucial component of learning?

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How does emergent literacy primarily develop in children?

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What is one of the most effective methods for supporting literacy development in children?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of private speech in children?

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Which characteristic is essential for the emergence of autobiographical memory in children?

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How do children typically remember emotionally significant events compared to routine events?

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What impact does adult reminiscing have on a child's autobiographical memory?

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What is a key method used in the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales for assessing children?

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How do children generally perform in remembering unusual or rare events compared to common experiences?

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Which cultural difference is noted in how mothers engage children during reminiscing?

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What can be said about preschoolers' memory retention when they are actively participating in an event?

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At what age does autobiographical memory typically begin to emerge in children?

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What aspect of language development typically shows the most rapid growth between ages 3 and 6?

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Which of the following cognitive assessments is specifically designed for children aged 2½ to 7?

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Fast mapping is a process in which children:

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Which cognitive dimension is NOT assessed by the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence?

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How does socioeconomic status influence language development in children?

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What is a key characteristic of pragmatic language skills as children grow?

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Which age group shows the ability to simplify their language when speaking to younger children?

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In terms of gender differences in language use, which statement is most accurate?

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What cognitive ability allows children to understand that others have their own thoughts and perceptions?

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Which term refers to a child's tendency to attribute life-like qualities to inanimate objects?

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What term best describes a child's ability to engage in play that involves imaginary scenarios and characters?

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Which concept involves the inability of children to differentiate sharply between their own perspective and that of others?

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Which cognitive ability is demonstrated when a child uses an everyday object to represent something else?

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What is the developmental significance of recognizing that outward appearance does not always reflect reality?

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What skill is crucial for children to manage social interactions by understanding different perspectives?

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What cognitive characteristic shows children imagining scenarios that differ from reality?

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Preoperational Stage

Piaget's stage where kids use symbols but can't use logic.

Symbolic Thought

Using mental representations to stand for things.

Understanding Identities

Knowing that appearances don't change who someone is.

Cause and Effect

Understanding that actions have results.

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Classification

Grouping things into categories (e.g. big and little pinecones).

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Understanding of Number

Ability to count and work with amounts.

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Empathy

Understanding how others feel.

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Cognitive Development (Early Childhood)

A growing ability to use symbols, understand cause and effect, classify, and grasp numbers at age 2 to 7.

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Animism

Children attribute lifelike qualities to inanimate objects.

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Egocentrism

Children believe everyone else thinks, perceives, and feels the same as they do.

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Appearance vs. Reality

Inability to distinguish between outward appearance and reality.

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Symbolic Function

Using mental representations (words, images) to understand and represent concepts.

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Pretend Play

Play involving imaginary situations and characters; a form of imaginative play.

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Theory of Mind

Understanding that others have their own thoughts, beliefs, and intentions.

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False Belief

Inability to realize that others' beliefs may differ from their own (part of theory of mind).

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Mental Processes

Thoughts, beliefs, intentions, desires.

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Evaluating

Thinking about how well strategies and outcomes worked after completing a task.

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Metacognition

The ability to think about your own thinking and how you learn.

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Executive Function

The control of thoughts, feelings, and actions to solve problems and reach goals.

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Working Memory

The information you hold in your mind and use right now.

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Generic Memory

General memories of repeated events, like a typical day at school

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Episodic Memory

Specific memories of events at particular times and places.

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What does metacognition help with?

Metacognition helps become a self-directed learner, improve problem-solving, and adjust strategies for different situations.

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How does working memory affect learning?

Strong working memory is linked to academic success, and training can sometimes improve it.

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Autobiographical Memory

A type of memory focused on personal, meaningful events. It develops around ages 3-4.

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What influences memory retention in children?

Factors like unusual events, emotional significance, active participation, and adult reminiscing all impact a child's memory formation.

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Collaborative Memory

Adults and children working together to build memories, especially during reminiscing.

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Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales

A test used for kids ages 2 and up, measuring cognitive abilities like reasoning, knowledge, and working memory.

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Fluid Reasoning

One of the abilities measured by the Stanford-Binet, focusing on problem-solving and thinking flexibly.

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Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV)

Another common intelligence test for preschoolers, measuring areas like verbal and nonverbal skills.

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Verbal vs. Nonverbal Performance

The Stanford-Binet compares how well a child performs on tasks that require language vs. those that don't.

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Why are unusual events more memorable?

Children tend to remember unique happenings better than routine ones because they stand out from the ordinary.

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Private Speech

Talking to oneself out loud without intending to communicate with others. It's seen as a way for young children to regulate their behavior and thinking, particularly during problem-solving.

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Vygotsky's View

Vygotsky believed that private speech is an important tool for learning, helping children to think through tasks and regulate their behavior.

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Benefits of Private Speech

Studies show that private speech is connected to better self-regulation, improved memory, increased creativity, and better academic skills.

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Emergent Literacy

The development of skills needed for reading and writing, starting from early childhood. It involves understanding how language works and how it's used in written form.

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Social Interaction in Literacy

Social interaction plays a crucial role in developing literacy skills. Engaging conversations with parents and teachers, rich vocabulary, and exposure to books are key.

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Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V)

A test for children ages 6 to 16 that measures general intelligence (IQ), verbal and nonverbal reasoning, and processing speed.

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Fast Mapping

Learning the meaning of a word after only hearing it a few times, usually in real-life situations.

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What are nouns easier to fast map than verbs?

Nouns refer to tangible things, making them easier to connect to real-world objects and learn quickly.

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Pragmatics

Using language effectively based on context and social rules. It's about how we talk in different situations.

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How does age affect pragmatics?

As children age, they become better at understanding social cues and adjusting their language accordingly.

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What role does language development play in pragmatics?

Stronger language skills, like vocabulary and grammar, help children understand and use social language effectively.

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How does gender affect pragmatic language?

Boys tend to use language more to control, while girls use language more cooperatively and politely.

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Study Notes

Early Childhood Cognitive Development

  • Piaget's preoperational stage is the second major stage of cognitive development
  • It lasts from approximately age 2 to 7
  • Symbolic thought expands, but logic isn't fully developed
  • Children can use symbols to represent objects, people, or events
  • Children can understand identities, but superficial alterations do not change the nature of things.
  • Understanding cause and effect, children realize events have causes
  • Classify objects, people, and events into meaningful categories
  • Children can count and understand quantities
  • Children have empathy and demonstrate caring for others
  • Children have a theory of mind, becoming aware of mental activity and the functioning of the mind

Limitations of Preoperational Thought

  • Centration: Focusing on one aspect of a situation
  • Irreversibility: Failing to understand that actions can be reversed
  • Focus on states, not transformations
  • Transductive reasoning: Incorrectly connecting events
  • Egocentrism: Assuming everyone else thinks like them
  • Animism: Attributing life to inanimate objects
  • Inability to distinguish appearance from reality

Pretend Play

  • Play involving imaginary people and situations
  • Children use toys or household items as tools in pretend play
  • An example is pretending to be a doctor and treating a stuffed animal

Theory of Mind

  • Understanding that others have their own thoughts, beliefs, desires, and intentions
  • Children typically develop theory of mind around ages 4-5.
  • Knowledge of thinking about mental states, false beliefs, and distinguishing between fantasy and reality
  • Children can understand intentions by age 18 months.
  • Early childhood understanding that memories are created and forgetting occurs is common.
  • Younger children often underestimate their memory capacity compared to older children

Metamemory Development

  • Children's understanding of memory improves steadily throughout Kindergarten-1st grade
  • They know that more study time leads to better memory
  • Forgetting occurs over time
  • Relearning is easier than initial learning.
  • Younger children don't employ organizational methods to aid memory.
  • By third grade, they start understanding that people have different abilities and that some information is more easily remembered.
  • Learners evaluate whether their sense of accuracy aligns with reality
  • Brain development supports meta-memory

Metacognition

  • Awareness and regulation of one's cognitive processes
  • Understanding how cognitive processes work
  • Knowledge of oneself as a learner
  • Knowledge of tasks
  • Knowledge of strategies
  • Planning: Deciding how to approach a task
  • Monitoring: Assessing progress during a task

Memory Processes

  • Encoding: Assigning labels to information (e.g., associating apples with "red").
  • Storage: Maintaining information over time, like filing it in a cabinet
  • Retrieval: Accessing information when needed
  • Sensory memory: Stores sensory input
  • Working memory: Stores short-term information for active processing
  • Phonological loop: Processes verbal information
  • Visuospatial sketchpad: Manages visual information
  • Long-term memory: Permanent storage of information
  • Factors affecting memory retention in children: Unusual events, emotional impact, active participation

Language Development

  • Fast mapping: Quickly acquiring the meaning of new words
  • Pragmatics: Use of language in social situations
  • Private speech: Talking aloud without communicative intentions.
  • Emergent literacy: Building skills for reading and writing

Socioeconomic Status and Development

  • Socioeconomic status influences vocabulary development.
  • Children from lower-income families sometimes have smaller vocabularies.

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Explore Piaget's preoperational stage of cognitive development, which occurs from ages 2 to 7. This stage is marked by the expansion of symbolic thought and the emergence of empathy and understanding of cause and effect. Discover the limitations of preoperational thought, including centration and irreversibility.

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