18 Questions
What is the characteristic of a pre-operational stage child, where they only see their own point of view?
Egocentrism
What is the stage of cognitive development characterized by the inability to consider multiple perspectives?
Pre-operational stage
According to Jean Piaget, what is the stage of cognitive development where children can think logically and abstractly?
Formal operational stage
What is the ability of a child in the concrete operational stage to understand that properties of an object remain unchanged despite changes in appearance?
Conservation
What stage of cognitive development do children typically reach between ages 12 and 15, according to Piaget's theory?
Formal operational stage
What is the stage of cognitive development where children can think logically about concrete objects and events?
Concrete operational stage
What is the characteristic of a child in the pre-operational stage, where they focus on one aspect of a situation and exclude others?
Centration
Which of the following is NOT a stage of cognitive development according to Jean Piaget?
Higher order conditioning stage
What is the stage of cognitive development where infants and young children learn to coordinate their senses and motor skills?
Sensorimotor stage
What is the ability of a child in the concrete operational stage to arrange objects in a logical series or order?
Seriation
What is the primary characteristic of the pre-operational stage of cognitive development?
Egocentrism
What is the term for the process of incorporating new experiences into existing knowledge, according to Piaget's theory?
Assimilation
What is a key concept in Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory?
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
According to Howard Gardner, which multiple intelligence is characterized by excelling in activities requiring strength, speed, flexibility, balance, and hand-eye coordination?
Bodily-Kinesthetic
What is a classroom application of Vygotsky's idea of scaffolding?
Give the learner the necessary assistance until she can be on her own
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Vygotsky's theory?
Focus on individual development
What is the main idea behind Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence theory?
That there are multiple types of intelligence
What is the primary goal of Vygotsky's scaffolding in the learning process?
To help the learner become independent
Test your knowledge of Jean Piaget's theory on cognitive development, including the sensorimotor, pre-operational, and concrete operational stages. Learn about the characteristics of each stage, such as object permanence, egocentrism, and conservation. Assess your understanding of this fundamental concept in psychology.
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