Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory - Concrete Operational Stage

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What is a characteristic of convergent thinking?

Produces one correct answer (correct)

Produces many answers to the same question

Is characteristic of creativity

Involves brainstorming

What does metacognition refer to?

Thinking reflectively and productively

Evaluating evidence

Knowledge about our own memory capabilities (correct)

Ability to think in novel ways

At what age is there a sharp improvement in selective attention according to the text?

12

6 (correct)

8

10

What increases with age during middle and late childhood, as per Schacter (2019)?

Long-term memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the ability to think in novel and unusual ways called?

Creative thinking Signup and view all the answers

According to Ericsson et al. (2018), what do experts have acquired about a particular content area?

Extensive knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is not a characteristic of divergent thinking?

Produces one correct answer Signup and view all the answers

What do experts retain more knowledge about compared to college students who were not chess players or novices?

Location of chess pieces on a board Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the ability to arrange items along a quantitative dimension in a methodical way?

Seriation Signup and view all the answers

In Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory, which stage is characterized by the ability to demonstrate seriation?

Concrete operational stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to logically combine relations to understand certain conclusions?

Transitivity Signup and view all the answers

According to Piaget, which stage of cognitive development precedes the concrete operational stage?

Preoperational stage Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes working memory according to the information provided?

Inhibits irrelevant information effectively Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory does working memory utilize for its processing?

Long-term memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the key aspect that expands in working memory as a child develops according to Kharitonova et al. (2015)?

Capacity of working memory Signup and view all the answers

What does transitivity in cognitive development refer to?

Combining relations to draw conclusions Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating IQ according to William Stern's concept?

MA / CA * 100 Signup and view all the answers

Which individual developed the concept of mental age in intelligence testing?

Alfred Binet Signup and view all the answers

In the Stanford-Binet tests, what does Fluid Reasoning measure?

Logical thinking and problem-solving in novel situations Signup and view all the answers

Which Wechsler scale is designed for children aged 6 to 16?

WISC-V Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of developing the intelligence tests according to the text?

To identify students who may need additional support in learning Signup and view all the answers

How many composite scores does the WISC-V provide to determine areas of strength or weakness?

Five Signup and view all the answers

In the context of intelligence testing, what does IQ of 100 indicate?

Average intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Stanford-Binet tests' provide besides individual scores?

A composite score in five content areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the most distinctive feature of intellectual disability?

Inadequate intellectual functioning Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of intelligence emphasizes the ability to evaluate, compare, and contrast?

Sternberg’s triarchic theory Signup and view all the answers

What does the Flynn effect attribute the increase in IQ scores worldwide to?

Increasing levels of education Signup and view all the answers

Which type of intelligence refers to the ability to invent, originate, and imagine?

Creative intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to intelligence?

Both genetics and environment Signup and view all the answers

Which intelligence frame is not part of Gardner's eight frames of mind?

Analytical intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason behind the Flynn effect's rapid increase in IQ scores worldwide?

Explosion of information exposure Signup and view all the answers

Which intelligence ability involves implementing and putting ideas into practice?

Practical intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What IQ range is typically associated with individuals who have limited mental ability?

50-70 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the characteristics of people who are considered gifted?

High IQ (130 or higher) Signup and view all the answers

In which area do girls generally perform better compared to boys, according to the text?

Verbal skills Signup and view all the answers

What is metalinguistic awareness?

Ability to reflect on and manipulate the structure of language Signup and view all the answers

Which group is less likely to drop out of school and shows greater engagement with academic materials according to the text?

Girls Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic that helps individuals become experts in a particular domain?

Deliberate practice Signup and view all the answers

At what age do individuals typically first exhibit characteristics of limited mental ability?

Before 18 Signup and view all the answers

How many words has a child's vocabulary typically grown to by fifth grade?

40000 Signup and view all the answers