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What is a defining characteristic of the concrete operational stage according to Piaget's perspective?
What is a defining characteristic of the concrete operational stage according to Piaget's perspective?
- Ability to understand complex scientific ideas
- Ability to carry out hypothetical scenarios
- Ability to build logical thought (correct)
- Ability to engage in sociodramatic play
According to Vygotsky, what is a key feature of sociodramatic or make-believe play?
According to Vygotsky, what is a key feature of sociodramatic or make-believe play?
- Children do not follow specific role-based rules
- Children do not create imaginary situations
- Children act out roles in imaginary situations (correct)
- Children do not take on roles
In Vygotsky's perspective, what is associated with children's emerging ability to carry out external and internal actions?
In Vygotsky's perspective, what is associated with children's emerging ability to carry out external and internal actions?
- Playing with everyday objects
- Creating imaginary situations (correct)
- Ability to understand complex scientific ideas
- Acting out roles
According to Vygotsky, what does play signify in a child's psychological development?
According to Vygotsky, what does play signify in a child's psychological development?
What is a critical moment that Vygotsky highlights as significant in a child's cognitive development?
What is a critical moment that Vygotsky highlights as significant in a child's cognitive development?
According to Piaget's theory, what is the primary function of play in childhood?
According to Piaget's theory, what is the primary function of play in childhood?
In the sensorimotor stage (birth to 2 years), which type of play activities should be encouraged?
In the sensorimotor stage (birth to 2 years), which type of play activities should be encouraged?
What is the key characteristic of the preoperational stage (2 to 7 years) in Piaget's theory?
What is the key characteristic of the preoperational stage (2 to 7 years) in Piaget's theory?
Which type of play is characteristic of the preoperational stage?
Which type of play is characteristic of the preoperational stage?
According to Piaget's theory, what is the primary goal of play in childhood?
According to Piaget's theory, what is the primary goal of play in childhood?
