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Which theory focuses on how individuals process, store, and retrieve information?

  • Nativist Theories
  • Information-Processing Theories (correct)
  • Piaget's Theory
  • Stage Theories

    • What is one of the distinctive features of Information-Processing Theories?

  • Incremental growth
  • Precise specification of thinking processes (correct)
  • Limited-capacity processing system
  • Continuous cognitive change

    • According to Information-Processing Theories, how does cognitive development occur?

  • Through continuous cognitive change
  • Through sudden bursts
  • Through incremental growth (correct)
  • Through stage transitions

    • What is one of the factors of cognitive development according to Information-Processing Theories?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one element of problem solving according to Information-Processing Theories?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What increases considerably during childhood according to Information-Processing Theories?

    <p>Processing speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what is cognition?

    <p>The activity of knowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of genetic epistemology?

    <p>The study of the development of knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Piaget, how does cognitive development occur?

    <p>Through sudden and abrupt changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are sensorimotor schemes according to Piaget?

    <p>Organized patterns of behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are symbolic schemes according to Piaget?

    <p>Mentally representing experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two general learning mechanisms that contribute to cognitive development according to Piaget?

    <p>Organization and adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which stage is characterized by the ability to think logically about concrete events and understand the concept of conservation?

    <p>Concrete operational stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do children typically pass the test for object permanence, understanding that objects continue to exist even when not visible?

    <p>8-9 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the tendency of infants to reach for an object where it was previously hidden, rather than its new location?

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

    What is the term for the ability to mentally picture and think about things that aren't currently being seen or experienced?

    <p>Symbolic representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of cognitive development do children increasingly use symbols to represent objects and experiences?

    <p>Preoperational stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the understanding that an object or symbol can stand for something else and also be an object in its own right?

    <p>Dual representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the preoperational stage, children may struggle with conservation tasks because they

    <p>Are unable to hold the symbolic representation of an object and its physical properties in mind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of egocentrism during the preoperational stage?

    <p>Struggling to understand that someone else has a different view of the mountains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is centration in the context of conservation during the preoperational stage?

    <p>Focusing primarily on one prominent feature of an object and neglecting other relevant attributes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is reversibility in the context of conservation during the preoperational stage?

    <p>The cognitive inability to reverse or 'undo' an action mentally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the concrete-operational stage, children develop the ability to

    <p>Think more logically about tangible objects and real-life situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of concrete-operational thinking?

    <p>Abstract or hypothetical thinking is still challenging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a mental strategy that emerges between ages 5 to 8?

    <p>Repeating information to aid in memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of selective attention?

    <p>A child paying attention to a teacher's instruction amidst classroom noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Vygotsky's perspective, what is an example of children as teachers and learners?

    <p>An older sibling teaching a younger one how to make a paper airplane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of social scaffolding?

    <p>A coach providing guidance on a basketball throw technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to dynamic-systems theories, what is an example of children's motivation to explore?

    <p>A curious child taking apart a toy to see how it works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of early emerging competencies according to dynamic-systems theories?

    <p>Infants' natural ability to recognize their mother's voice from a multitude of other sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Mental strategies like rehearsal and selective attention emerge between ages 5 to 8?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Sociocultural theories emphasize learning in isolation?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Vygotsky's perspective suggests that children can only absorb knowledge but not impart it?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Dynamic-Systems Theories propose that children's behaviors result from a single system interacting over time?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: According to Dynamic-Systems Theories, children have an innate motivation to explore their surroundings?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of sociocultural theories?

    <p>The main focus of sociocultural theories is on how children learn within their social contexts, often from interactions with others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of a mental strategy that emerges between ages 5 to 8.

    <p>Rehearsal is a mental strategy that emerges between ages 5 to 8. An example of rehearsal is repeating information to aid in memory, such as reciting multiplication tables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some characteristics of sociocultural theories?

    <p>Some characteristics of sociocultural theories include learning in an interpersonal context, engaging in guided participation, and using cultural tools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Vygotsky's perspective, what is the role of children in their own learning?

    <p>According to Vygotsky's perspective, children not only absorb knowledge but can also impart it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the mutual understanding that emerges during social interactions?

    <p>The term for the mutual understanding that emerges during social interactions is intersubjectivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some characteristics of dynamic-systems theories?

    <p>Some characteristics of dynamic-systems theories include the idea that children's behaviors result from multiple systems interacting over time and recognizing children's inherent abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the innate desire of children to interact with their surroundings?

    <p>The term for the innate desire of children to interact with their surroundings is motivation to explore.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an early emerging competency according to dynamic-systems theories?

    <p>An example of an early emerging competency according to dynamic-systems theories is infants' natural ability to recognize their mother's voice from a multitude of other sounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do social interactions influence a child's development according to dynamic-systems theories?

    <p>According to dynamic-systems theories, social interactions play a formative role in a child's development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one limitation of concrete-operational thinking?

    <p>One limitation of concrete-operational thinking is that it is limited to reasoning about concrete objects and events, and struggles with abstract or hypothetical situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cognitive Development Theories

    • Information-Processing Theories focus on how individuals process, store, and retrieve information.
    • A distinctive feature of Information-Processing Theories is the emphasis on cognitive development as a gradual process of information processing.
    • According to Information-Processing Theories, cognitive development occurs through the interaction between innate abilities and environmental stimuli.
    • One factor of cognitive development is the development of short-term and long-term memory.
    • Problem solving involves the use of strategies to overcome obstacles, and children's problem-solving abilities increase with age.

    Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

    • Piaget's theory of cognitive development focuses on the stages of cognitive development, including sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational stages.
    • According to Piaget, cognition is the process of adapting to the environment through assimilation and accommodation.
    • Genetic epistemology is the study of the origins of knowledge and how it develops.
    • Cognitive development occurs through the interaction between innate abilities and environmental stimuli.
    • Sensorimotor schemes are mental representations of objects and events based on sensory experiences.
    • Symbolic schemes are mental representations of objects and events based on symbols and language.
    • The two general learning mechanisms that contribute to cognitive development are assimilation and accommodation.
    • The concrete-operational stage is characterized by the ability to think logically about concrete events and understand the concept of conservation.

    Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development

    • Children typically pass the test for object permanence, understanding that objects continue to exist even when not visible, around 18-24 months.
    • The term for the tendency of infants to reach for an object where it was previously hidden, rather than its new location, is the A-not-B error.
    • The term for the ability to mentally picture and think about things that aren't currently being seen or experienced is representation.
    • During the preoperational stage, children increasingly use symbols to represent objects and experiences.
    • The term for the understanding that an object or symbol can stand for something else and also be an object in its own right is symbolic thinking.

    Limitations and Characteristics of Cognitive Development Stages

    • During the preoperational stage, children may struggle with conservation tasks because they are egocentric and have difficulty taking other perspectives.
    • An example of egocentrism during the preoperational stage is a child believing that everyone sees the world from their own perspective.
    • Centration is the tendency to focus on one aspect of a problem and neglect other important aspects during the preoperational stage.
    • Reversibility is the understanding that actions can be reversed, and is a key concept during the concrete-operational stage.
    • During the concrete-operational stage, children develop the ability to think logically about concrete events and understand the concept of conservation.
    • A limitation of concrete-operational thinking is that children may struggle with abstract thinking.

    Vygotsky's Perspective and Dynamic-Systems Theories

    • According to Vygotsky's perspective, children are not just passive learners, but active participants in their own learning.
    • An example of social scaffolding is when a teacher or peer provides guidance and support to help a child learn a new skill.
    • According to dynamic-systems theories, children's behaviors result from the interaction of multiple systems over time.
    • An example of early emerging competencies according to dynamic-systems theories is the ability to reach for hidden objects.
    • Social interactions influence a child's development by providing opportunities for learning and scaffolding.
    • The main focus of sociocultural theories is the role of culture and social interactions in shaping cognitive development.
    • Characteristics of sociocultural theories include an emphasis on social interaction, language, and culture in shaping cognitive development.
    • According to Vygotsky's perspective, children are active participants in their own learning and can teach others.
    • The term for the mutual understanding that emerges during social interactions is intersubjectivity.
    • Characteristics of dynamic-systems theories include an emphasis on the interaction of multiple systems over time, and the idea that children have an innate motivation to explore their surroundings.

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