8 Questions
During the Initiative-versus-guilt stage according to Erikson's theory, children face conflicts between ______.
Desire to act independently of parents and guilt if they don’t succeed
In the context of preschoolers' family lives, which parenting style, based on responsiveness and demand, encourages better relationships?
Authoritative: supportive but controlling
Which aspect of language development does Vygotsky emphasize as crucial for cognitive growth through collaborative social interactions?
Developing vocabulary through social interactions
What is the role of the Zone of Proximal Development in Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development?
It allows children to perform tasks with assistance.
Which statement best describes the growth of language and learning in preschoolers according to the text?
Sentence length increases between late 2s and mid-3s.
What characteristic behavior is associated with preschoolers' manifestation of gender identity?
Developing expectations of gender-appropriate behaviors
According to Vygotsky, what role do cultural tools like pencils, paper, and computers play in cognitive development?
They act as scaffolding to support learning tasks.
What is the main characteristic of preschoolers' acquisition of grammar according to the text?
'Syntax doubles each month' during language development
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