Question 1

__________ is characterized by decreasing centration, reversibility of a mental sequence, set identity, conservation of physical properties, classification skills, and an inability to think abstractly.

A) Concrete thought
B) Matrix classification
C) Preoperational thought
D) Logical internal organization

A

Accepted Answer

Concrete thought is characterized by the abilities mentioned, such as decreasing centration, reversibility, set identity, conservation, and classification skills, but lacks the ability to think abstractly.

Question 2

Which of the following enable school-aged children to understand multiplication and division in math?&#10;A) Set identity&#10;B) Matrix classification skills&#10;C) Decreasing centration&#10;D) Hierarchical classification

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

A child's ability to comprehend that the amount of juice a glass holds depends on both its height and its width is a result of __________.&#10;A) classification skills&#10;B) hierarchical classification&#10;C) matrix classification&#10;D) decreasing centration

Accepted Answer

Decreasing centration refers to the cognitive ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation, such as both the height and width of a glass, rather than focusing on just one aspect. This is part of the development of conservation skills in children.

Question 4

If 8-year-old Billy understands that having three collies and four poodles results in having more total dogs than poodles, what ability has he developed?&#10;A) Set identity&#10;B) Decreasing centration&#10;C) Hierarchical classification&#10;D) Matrix classification

Accepted Answer

Hierarchical classification is the ability to group objects into different levels of categories. In this case, Billy is able to group the dogs into the categories of collies and poodles, and then group them into the overall category of dogs.

Question 5

Hierarchical classification refers to the ability to __________.&#10;A) understand the relationship between subordinate and superordinate classes&#10;B) categorize things along two dimensions simultaneously&#10;C) reverse a mental sequence&#10;D) understand that the identity of a set remains the same despite the fact that its physical properties are rearranged

Accepted Answer

Hierarchical classification involves understanding the relationship between subordinate and superordinate classes, recognizing how different categories fit within a larger framework.

Question 6

Decreasing centration, reversibility of a sequence, and set identity contribute to a concrete thinker's ability to __________.&#10;A) identify faces and names&#10;B) conserve physical properties&#10;C) rank items by importance&#10;D) recall a list of items

Accepted Answer

Conservation of physical properties is a key aspect of concrete thinking.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of set identity?&#10;A) Ten M&Ms are ten M&Ms whether they are arranged in one row or two rows.&#10;B) A piece of clay remains the same mass whether it is rolled in a snake or clumped together.&#10;C) If you have not added or subtracted anything, the set remains the same.&#10;D) Baseball cards are sorted by team and field position.

Accepted Answer

Set identity refers to the concept that a set remains the same if no elements are added or removed, which is described in option C.

Question 8

As concrete thinkers, middle-aged children can think through a sequence of actions in their minds, and then reverse it to arrive back where they started.

Accepted Answer

Middle-aged children, typically in the concrete operational stage (ages 7-11), develop the ability to perform operations mentally, including reversibility, which allows them to think through a sequence of actions and reverse them.

Question 9

Using hierarchical classification skills, older children with diabetes can learn to sort food groups and exchanges for their diets.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using hierarchical classification skills, older children with...

Question 10

Matrix classification skills are more complex than hierarchical classification.

Accepted Answer

Matrix classification involves multiple dimensions and criteria for categorization, making it more complex than hierarchical classification, which is typically linear and follows a single path of categorization.

Question 11

Concrete thinking develops later than abstract thinking.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 45: Cognitive Development