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What is the main advantage that experts have over novices regarding information processing?
What is the main advantage that experts have over novices regarding information processing?
What conclusion did Chi and Koeske (1983) draw regarding children's memory performance?
What conclusion did Chi and Koeske (1983) draw regarding children's memory performance?
Which of the following was NOT part of the experiment conducted by Chi and Koeske with the child who was interested in dinosaurs?
Which of the following was NOT part of the experiment conducted by Chi and Koeske with the child who was interested in dinosaurs?
According to the findings discussed, which factor is most likely to hinder children's performance on cognitive tasks?
According to the findings discussed, which factor is most likely to hinder children's performance on cognitive tasks?
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How did the child's recall differ between familiar and unfamiliar dinosaurs in Chi and Koeske's study?
How did the child's recall differ between familiar and unfamiliar dinosaurs in Chi and Koeske's study?
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What does expertise help individuals do in terms of information processing?
What does expertise help individuals do in terms of information processing?
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What is suggested as a reason for children's dramatic improvement in performance on cognitive tasks when familiar materials are used?
What is suggested as a reason for children's dramatic improvement in performance on cognitive tasks when familiar materials are used?
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Which aspect of cognitive performance does expertise primarily enhance in children, based on Chi's findings?
Which aspect of cognitive performance does expertise primarily enhance in children, based on Chi's findings?
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How did the presence of irrelevant information affect sorting speed among different age groups?
How did the presence of irrelevant information affect sorting speed among different age groups?
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What was a significant finding in the study by Chase and Simon regarding chess expertise?
What was a significant finding in the study by Chase and Simon regarding chess expertise?
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Which statement best reflects the cognitive approach of younger children compared to adults?
Which statement best reflects the cognitive approach of younger children compared to adults?
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What can be inferred about the role of expertise in cognitive processes?
What can be inferred about the role of expertise in cognitive processes?
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What aspect of cognitive development is emphasized in studies involving knowledge acquisition?
What aspect of cognitive development is emphasized in studies involving knowledge acquisition?
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In the sorting task study, which age group showed the highest interference due to irrelevant information?
In the sorting task study, which age group showed the highest interference due to irrelevant information?
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Which type of chessboard configuration yielded superior performance from expert players?
Which type of chessboard configuration yielded superior performance from expert players?
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What does the difference in sorting speed between children and adults suggest about cognitive development?
What does the difference in sorting speed between children and adults suggest about cognitive development?
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How does children's preexisting knowledge affect their performance in memory tasks?
How does children's preexisting knowledge affect their performance in memory tasks?
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What was the outcome of the chess memory task experiment between children and adults?
What was the outcome of the chess memory task experiment between children and adults?
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What is a critical aspect of how children categorize different types of animals according to researchers?
What is a critical aspect of how children categorize different types of animals according to researchers?
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Which statement reflects a characteristic of children in the context of cognitive development?
Which statement reflects a characteristic of children in the context of cognitive development?
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What does Michelene Chi’s 1978 research suggest about expertise's role in memory tasks?
What does Michelene Chi’s 1978 research suggest about expertise's role in memory tasks?
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What fundamental question do researchers like Susan Gelman investigate regarding children?
What fundamental question do researchers like Susan Gelman investigate regarding children?
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What key characteristic is associated with preschool children's classification abilities, according to Piaget's theory?
What key characteristic is associated with preschool children's classification abilities, according to Piaget's theory?
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Which example best illustrates children's misconceptions in animal categorization?
Which example best illustrates children's misconceptions in animal categorization?
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Study Notes
Cognitive Development Through Adolescence
- Cognitive development is a complex process shaped by both biological and environmental factors.
- Piagetian theory posits that development progresses through distinct stages, each characterized by qualitatively different cognitive abilities.
- The sensorimotor stage (birth to 18 months) is characterized by infants interacting with the world through senses and motor actions. Object permanence develops during this stage.
- The preoperational stage (2-7 years) involves symbolic thought, language acquisition, and egocentric thinking. Children at this stage may struggle with concepts like conservation.
- The concrete operational stage (7-11 years) is marked by logical reasoning and the understanding of conservation, classification, and reversibility.
- The formal operational stage (adolescence and beyond) is characterized by abstract, hypothetical thinking and the ability for systematic reasoning.
Non-Piagetian Approaches
- Non-Piagetian approaches focus on the continuous development of cognitive abilities.
- Information-processing models compare the mind to a computer, highlighting processes like memory, attention, and processing speed.
- These models emphasize that cognitive abilities develop gradually throughout childhood and adolescence.
- Factors such as neurological maturation, attention, knowledge, and speed of processing affect cognitive development.
- The knowledge base and knowledge structures are essential ingredients of cognitive development.
Stages of Cognitive Development
- Stage theories describe development as occurring in discrete stages, with each being qualitatively unique
- Non-stage theories view development as a continuous process
- Some approaches look at particular areas of development (e.g. memory)
Some Post-Piagetian Answers to the Question "What Develops?"
- Neurological maturation is a major contributor to cognitive development.
- Working-memory capacity and processing speed increase with age.
- Attention and perceptual encoding become more sophisticated over time, allowing more complex information processing.
- An understanding of one’s own cognitive abilities (metacognition) emerges.
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