Module 3: Chapters 6 & 7 - Piagetian Approach on Infant Intelligence

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What kind of evidence would challenge the assumption of innate object permanence according to the text?

  • Objects suddenly appearing
  • Objects making noise
  • Objects suddenly disappearing (correct)
  • Objects changing shape

What does the evidence from non-human animals and anatomical specializations in humans suggest?

  • Cognitive functions are not common across species
  • Concepts are not programmed through evolutionary pressure
  • Certain concepts might be innate (correct)
  • There is no commonality of cortical structures across humans

Which concept has been speculated to be innate from certain observations?

  • Empiricism
  • Object permanence
  • Social knowledge
  • Numerical cognition (correct)

What is suggested by some studies regarding object persistence at birth?

<p>It develops over time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Piaget's view mentioned in the text, how does the ability to imitate develop?

<p>Imitation develops slowly over time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about infants' perception of occluded objects and the development of functional object concepts?

<p>Perception of occlusion is essential for object concept development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Stage 3 in the development process?

<p>Developing deferred circular reactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is habituation and dishabituation considered an indication of?

<p>Brain integrity and cognitive competence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the speed of habituation and recovery of attention to a novel stimulus measure?

<p>Speed and amount of information processing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Stage 4 in the development process?

<p>Means-end behaviour (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average correlation between habituation scores in infants and later IQ?

<p>0.37 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What error is commonly associated with Stage 4 in the development process?

<p>A-not-B error (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reactions are characteristic of Stage 5 in the development process?

<p>Tertiary circular reactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to earlier scientific claims, what path does mental development in infancy generally follow?

<p>A genetically predetermined, species-typical growth path (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does newer research suggest about the effects of early experiences on infant development?

<p>Deprivation affects many areas of development beyond cognitive development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of secondary circular reactions in the development process?

<p>They are coordinated and intentional (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are Piagetan tasks like object permanence incorporated into testing according to the text?

<p>They can be incorporated into tests like the Bayley Scales (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'interrupted prehension' in the development process?

<p>It is a key feature of Stage 3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Piagetian approach in explaining objectification?

<p>To differentiate self and external objects in terms of time and space (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major cognitive achievement that occurs during the sensorimotor period according to Piaget?

<p>Objectification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does objectification primarily occur in infants based on Piaget's theory?

<p>Through the development of schemes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of sensorimotor intelligence involves the modification of reflexes in infants?

<p>Stage 1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of error provides strong support for Piaget's sensorimotor stages?

<p>A-not-B error (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some scholars question if cognitive development is heavily reliant on motor experience in infants?

<p>They are concerned about neglecting the role of perceptual development in cognition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of cognitive development involves the recognition of memory?

<p>Stage 1 &amp; 2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a primary circular reaction?

<p>A scheme that is repeated because it is interesting and helps the infant learn about the world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a secondary circular reaction?

<p>Shaking a rattle in order to hear the sound (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of secondary circular reactions?

<p>To produce a desired outcome or affect the environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of cognitive development involves the organization of schemes?

<p>Stage 3: Secondary Circular Reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a reflexive behaviour that can be modified?

<p>Actions of eyes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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