Question 1

Transitivity refers to

Accepted Answer

Transitivity is a concept in mathematics and logic where if a relation holds between a first and a second element, and also holds between the second and a third element, it must necessarily hold between the first and third elements. In the context of the question, it refers to the ability to compare all items in a set to all other items, ensuring a consistent and logical ordering or relation among them.

Question 2

Piaget suggested that the development of conservation, as applied to specific tasks, is sequential. Which of the followi first?

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Piaget suggested that conservation of mass is the first type of conservation that children develop, typically around the age of 7. This precedes the understanding of conservation of weight and volume, which develop later. Conservation of depth is not typically listed in Piaget's stages of cognitive development.

Question 3

Karla is shown pictures of three daisies and four roses. She is asked whether there are more roses or flowers. She c 'flowers." Being able to focus on classes and subclasses simultaneously is an example of

Accepted Answer

Class inclusion refers to the ability to understand that a subclass (roses) can be part of a larger class (flowers), and to consider both the subclass and the larger class simultaneously. Karla's response indicates she can think about the roses both as individual entities and as part of the larger group of flowers.

Question 4

The ability to understand that a ball of clay has the same amount of clay when it is flattened reflects which cognitive

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Reversible thinking is the cognitive ability to understand that actions can be reversed, and objects can be changed and returned to their original state. In the context of the question, understanding that a ball of clay has the same amount of clay when it is flattened demonstrates reversible thinking, as it involves recognizing that the shape of the clay can change without altering the amount of clay.

Question 5

Which of the following adjectives accurately describes Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

Piaget's theory of cognitive development is known for its emphasis on the sequential nature of cognitive development, where children progress through a series of stages in a fixed order.

Question 6

José understands that if A is heavier than B, and B is heavier than C, then A is also heavier than C. This demonstrate

Accepted Answer

Transitivity is a concept that relates to the understanding that relationships between two objects can extend to a third object, based on their comparative relations. In this case, understanding that if A is heavier than B, and B is heavier than C, then A must also be heavier than C, demonstrates transitivity.

Question 7

The work of Piaget can help improve education for children by

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Piaget's theory emphasizes the importance of active learning and the role of social interaction in cognitive development, suggesting that group discussions can be an effective teaching strategy.

Question 8

Piaget felt that

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Piaget believed that while the rate of cognitive development could vary among children, the sequence of stages—sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational—was consistent across individuals. This reflects his view that cognitive development unfolds in a series of stages that are universal among children.

Question 9

Renny is given 10 sticks of varying lengths. He is asked to place them in order of size. If Renny groups the sticks into medium, and large, what do we know about him?

Accepted Answer

Children around the ages of 4 or 5 begin to understand basic categorization and can group objects by a single characteristic, such as size. This task does not indicate advanced development or a delay, just normal cognitive growth for that age range.

Question 10

Class inclusion is the ability to

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Class inclusion refers to the cognitive ability to understand that a specific item can belong to both a particular category and a broader category at the same time. For example, recognizing that a German Shepherd is both a dog and an animal. This concept is a key aspect of cognitive development in children, as identified in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Question 11

According to Piaget, learning involves children

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Piaget's theory emphasizes that children learn through active discovery, engaging with their environment and experiences to construct understanding.

Question 12

Which of the following illustrates seriation?

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Seriation is the ability to sort objects or situations according to any characteristic, such as size, color, shape, or type. In this case, placing sticks in order according to size is a direct example of seriation.

Question 13

Which teaching technique would Piaget most likely endorse?

Accepted Answer

Piaget's theory of cognitive development emphasizes active learning, where children interact with their environment and construct knowledge through hands-on experiences. Therefore, a hands-on, interactive approach aligns best with his educational philosophy.

Question 14

Which of the following tasks requires seriation?

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Seriation involves arranging objects in order by size, length, or weight. Placing blocks in order by size directly requires this cognitive skill.

Question 15

According to Piaget, are cognitive achievements in one area automatically transferred to achievements in other areas

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According to Piaget, cognitive development is domain-specific, meaning that cognitive achievements in one area do not automatically transfer to other areas. Each cognitive skill or area develops independently.

Question 16

Piaget and Inhelder tested whether children could seriate in two dimensions at once by asking them to sort leaves acc brightness. What did they find to be TRUE?

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Concrete operational children, according to Piaget's stages of cognitive development, have the ability to think logically about objects and events. This stage typically includes children from about 7 to 11 years old. Piaget and Inhelder found that children in this stage could indeed seriate, or logically order objects, along two dimensions simultaneously, such as size and color, or in this case, brightness. This ability reflects the development of operational thought, allowing children to manage multiple aspects of a problem at once.

Question 17

Piaget would agree most with which of the following statements?

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Piaget's theory of cognitive development emphasizes that learning is an active process of discovery, where individuals construct knowledge through their experiences and interactions with the world.

Question 18

According to Piaget, which of the following would a concrete operational child be unable to do?

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Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests that children in the concrete operational stage (ages 7 to 11) can perform operations on concrete objects but struggle with abstract thinking, which is required to solve for a variable in an equation like "if A plus B equals 5, what is A?" This type of problem requires abstract and hypothetical reasoning, which is more characteristic of the formal operational stage.

Question 19

It appears from more recent research that Piaget

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More recent research suggests that Piaget underestimated children's cognitive abilities, finding that children can perform certain cognitive tasks at earlier ages than Piaget proposed.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is TRUE of concrete operational children?

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Concrete operational children, typically between the ages of 7 and 12, have developed the ability to think logically about concrete events and can understand the concept of conservation. They can consider multiple aspects of a situation simultaneously, which is a significant development from the preoperational stage, where children tend to focus on one aspect at a time. This stage is characterized by a decrease in egocentric thinking and does not yet include abstract logic, which develops in the formal operational stage.

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