18 Questions
What stage of cognitive development are preschoolers typically in according to Piaget?
Preoperational stage
Which of the following is a characteristic of preschoolers' thinking according to Piaget's preoperational stage?
Egocentrism
In Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what concept refers to focusing on one aspect of a situation and neglecting others?
Centration
Which activity is an example of fine motor skills development in children?
Cutting with scissors
What common misconception do preschoolers often have regarding the conservation of quantities?
Preschoolers tend to focus solely on how big the pieces are, not the number of pieces
Which hemisphere of the brain is typically more involved in language processing and analytical thinking?
Left hemisphere
What aspect of development involves the separation of a child from a model in the preschool years?
External changes
Which physiological change occurs in preschoolers as they develop muscle size and strength?
Decrease in bone density
What is a common dietary recommendation for preschoolers to ensure optimal growth and development?
High-iron, low-sodium foods
Which type of skill is particularly associated with the development of fine motor skills in preschoolers?
Cognitive skills
In Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what concept refers to the understanding that certain properties of an object remain the same even when its appearance changes?
Conservation
What is a major characteristic associated with the transformation phase in developmental psychology during the preschool years?
Growth of fine motor skills
Why did Lev Vygotsky propose a focus on a child’s social and cultural world in cognitive development?
He thought social and cultural influences have a greater impact.
At what age does autobiographical memory become accurate?
3 years old
Which psychologist focused on a child's social and cultural world for cognitive development?
Lev Vygotsky
Why is a sense of conservation important in early childhood development?
It aids in understanding mathematical concepts.
What is the primary focus of Piaget's approach to cognitive development?
Individual performance
How does the development of scripts impact memory recall in children?
It makes memory recall less accurate.
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