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According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what did he believe intelligence to be?
According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what did he believe intelligence to be?
- Dependent on socio-economic status
- Influenced solely by genetics
- A learned skill that is acquired through education
- An inborn, natural ability that develops over time (correct)
In Piaget's theory, what does the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development focus on?
In Piaget's theory, what does the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development focus on?
- Abstract thinking and logic
- Reading and writing skills
- Social interactions
- Understanding the world through senses and actions (correct)
How many stages of cognitive development did Piaget propose in his theory?
How many stages of cognitive development did Piaget propose in his theory?
- Three
- Four (correct)
- Two
- Five
According to Piaget's theory, why do children construct knowledge in new ways at critical points during development?
According to Piaget's theory, why do children construct knowledge in new ways at critical points during development?
What was one of the key beliefs of Piaget regarding cognitive development stages in children?
What was one of the key beliefs of Piaget regarding cognitive development stages in children?
In Piaget's theory, what characterizes the formal operational stage of cognitive development?
In Piaget's theory, what characterizes the formal operational stage of cognitive development?
What is the primary focus of moral reasoning at the conventional stage?
What is the primary focus of moral reasoning at the conventional stage?
According to Kohlberg, at what stage does an individual wish to win the approval of others?
According to Kohlberg, at what stage does an individual wish to win the approval of others?
What is a characteristic of moral decisions at the postconventional level?
What is a characteristic of moral decisions at the postconventional level?
What did Carol Gilligan criticize about Kohlberg’s theory?
What did Carol Gilligan criticize about Kohlberg’s theory?
At what level of moral reasoning do individuals recognize the possibility of changing the law to improve society?
At what level of moral reasoning do individuals recognize the possibility of changing the law to improve society?
What is a key difference Gilligan highlighted between male and female moral development?
What is a key difference Gilligan highlighted between male and female moral development?
What do individuals at the conventional level believe determines what is right?
What do individuals at the conventional level believe determines what is right?
What guides individuals at the postconventional level of moral reasoning?
What guides individuals at the postconventional level of moral reasoning?
What does Kohlberg's theory seem to suggest about levels of moral reasoning?
What does Kohlberg's theory seem to suggest about levels of moral reasoning?
At what level is morality based on a personal moral code?
At what level is morality based on a personal moral code?
What is a key characteristic of the concrete operational stage of cognitive development?
What is a key characteristic of the concrete operational stage of cognitive development?
Which term refers to the belief that an adolescent's thoughts and feelings are unique to them, often leading to risk-taking behaviors?
Which term refers to the belief that an adolescent's thoughts and feelings are unique to them, often leading to risk-taking behaviors?
What is the main difference between concrete operational thinking and formal operational thinking?
What is the main difference between concrete operational thinking and formal operational thinking?
What does the ability of conservation refer to in cognitive development?
What does the ability of conservation refer to in cognitive development?
Which theorist posited a theory of adolescent egocentrism focusing on characteristics like the imaginary audience and the personal fable?
Which theorist posited a theory of adolescent egocentrism focusing on characteristics like the imaginary audience and the personal fable?
What is a limitation of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, as mentioned in the text?
What is a limitation of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, as mentioned in the text?
During which stage of cognitive development do children begin to understand that events can be viewed from different perspectives?
During which stage of cognitive development do children begin to understand that events can be viewed from different perspectives?
Which skill is necessary for locomotion and mobility and involves determining shapes and locating objects?
Which skill is necessary for locomotion and mobility and involves determining shapes and locating objects?
At what age range do children exhibit egocentrism and see themselves as the center of the universe?
At what age range do children exhibit egocentrism and see themselves as the center of the universe?
Which stage of development is characterized by children using symbols like words and images to represent objects?
Which stage of development is characterized by children using symbols like words and images to represent objects?
What milestone in cognitive development involves understanding that objects continue to exist even though they cannot always be seen?
What milestone in cognitive development involves understanding that objects continue to exist even though they cannot always be seen?
During which stage of development do children begin to understand the concepts of reversibility and spatiality?
During which stage of development do children begin to understand the concepts of reversibility and spatiality?
What is a characteristic of children in the concrete operational stage according to Piaget?
What is a characteristic of children in the concrete operational stage according to Piaget?
Which stage of development marks the emergence and mastery of language as one of its major hallmarks?
Which stage of development marks the emergence and mastery of language as one of its major hallmarks?
What do children in the sensorimotor stage learn through primarily?
What do children in the sensorimotor stage learn through primarily?
At which age range do children demonstrate deliberate, intentional behavior like moving a hand to find a hidden toy?
At which age range do children demonstrate deliberate, intentional behavior like moving a hand to find a hidden toy?
What condition, during the preoperational stage, involves attributing feelings and motives to objects?
What condition, during the preoperational stage, involves attributing feelings and motives to objects?
What major concept do children at the concrete operational stage struggle with?
What major concept do children at the concrete operational stage struggle with?
At what age range does the conventional reasoning stage of moral development typically begin?
At what age range does the conventional reasoning stage of moral development typically begin?
In the preconventional level of moral development, what is the primary motivation for individuals at stage 1?
In the preconventional level of moral development, what is the primary motivation for individuals at stage 1?
Which of the following best describes the instrumental orientation in the preconventional moral reasoning stage?
Which of the following best describes the instrumental orientation in the preconventional moral reasoning stage?
According to Kohlberg, why did he pose ethical dilemmas in his study?
According to Kohlberg, why did he pose ethical dilemmas in his study?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Kohlberg's theory of moral development?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Kohlberg's theory of moral development?
What is the primary focus of Kohlberg's analysis in moral dilemmas like the story of Heinz?
What is the primary focus of Kohlberg's analysis in moral dilemmas like the story of Heinz?
Study Notes
Cognitive Developmental Stages According to Piaget
- Sensorimotor Stage (0-2 years): Infants learn about the world through basic functions such as sucking, grasping, looking, and listening. They develop object permanence, which is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen.
- Infants demonstrate deliberate behavior, such as moving a parent's hand to find a hidden toy, and use their senses and motor skills to learn about themselves and their environment.
- They begin to learn that they are separate from their environment and that objects are separate and distinctive.
Preoperational Stage (2-6 years)
- Children use symbols to represent objects and learn to express themselves through language and symbolic gestures.
- They are egocentric, meaning they see themselves as the center of the universe and are unable to understand other points of view.
- They learn through play and their thinking is based on intuition, not logic.
- They may attribute feelings and motives to objects, a condition known as animism.
- They struggle with the concept of conservation, which is the understanding that a quantity stays the same even if the size or shape of the container changes.
Concrete Operational Stage (6-12 years)
- Children can think logically about concrete objects and can add and subtract.
- They understand concepts such as reversibility, spatiality, and conservation.
- They can classify, socialize, and apply rules.
- They begin to learn that there are benefits to pleasing others.
Formal Operational Stage (12 years to adulthood)
- Adolescents reason abstractly and think in hypothetical terms.
- They can test hypotheses, and expand and refine their thinking and reasoning skills.
- They can draw logical conclusions from a set of facts, organize their thoughts, and problem-solve.
- They develop a sense of self and identity.
Moral Development According to Kohlberg
- Preconventional Level (4-10 years): Moral development is based on external forces and controlled by rewards and punishments.
- Conventional Level (10-13 years to adulthood): Individuals follow the rules and listen to authority figures to win approval and avoid punishment.
- Postconventional Level (adolescence to adulthood): Individuals operate on a personal moral code and act according to their own principles and beliefs.
Critiques of Kohlberg's Theory
- Carol Gilligan criticized Kohlberg's theory for failing to explore female experiences in relation to moral development.
- Kohlberg's theory suggests that certain levels and stages of moral reasoning are better than others, and fails to describe how various moral values and principles might be viewed differently by individuals from diverse cultures and societies.
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Explore Jean Piaget's theory on cognitive development and how children acquire knowledge, intellect, and cognition over time. Understand how intelligence is believed to be an inborn ability that develops as children grow and adapt to their environment.
