Question 1

The word "concrete" as used by Piaget means that children can imagine how to add two apples and three apples.

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In Piaget's theory, "concrete" refers to the stage where children can understand and manipulate physical objects and their properties, but it does not specifically mean they can imagine how to add two apples and three apples. This ability is part of developing operational thought, but the term "concrete" itself is more about the tangible, physical aspect of objects rather than abstract mathematical concepts.

Question 2

To help children develop Logical-Mathematical intelligence,caregivers should

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Strategy games help children develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Question 3

Children often come to the wrong conclusions during Piaget's preoperational period.

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During Piaget's preoperational period, which typically occurs from ages 2 to 7, children are known to engage in symbolic play and struggle with understanding the perspectives of others, leading to egocentrism. They also exhibit centration, focusing on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others, and they have difficulty understanding the concept of conservation. These cognitive limitations often lead them to come to incorrect conclusions about their experiences and observations.

Question 4

The communication patterns of some cultures do not encourage children to participate verbally in activities.

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In some cultures, communication patterns are more hierarchical or adult-centric, discouraging children from actively participating in verbal activities, emphasizing listening and observing over speaking.

Question 5

At times school-age children may function on a preschool level because

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Question 6

One language will be predominant as children learn a second language.

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When children learn a second language, one language will become dominant due to factors such as exposure, motivation, and cognitive development.

Question 7

B.F.Skinner is associated with the theory of behaviorism.

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B.F. Skinner is a prominent figure in the development of behaviorism, a psychological approach that emphasizes the study of observable behaviors and their environmental determinants.

Question 8

School-age children's thinking processes are the same as those of preschoolers.

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School-age children's thinking processes are more logical and organized compared to preschoolers, who tend to think in a more intuitive and egocentric manner. This development is largely due to cognitive advancements described in theories such as Piaget's stages of cognitive development.

Question 9

Cross-cultural variation means that cultures differ in the competencies they expect children to develop.

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Cross-cultural variation refers to the differences among cultures, including the competencies and skills they expect children to develop, which can vary significantly from one culture to another.

Question 10

Scaffolding refers to a series of activities appropriate for school-age children.

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Question 11

When a child says "Mi hermana is older than me," it is an example of

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This is an example of code-switching, where the child switches between two languages (English and Spanish) within the same sentence or conversation. It is a common linguistic phenomenon in bilingual individuals or communities.

Question 12

Ebonics is

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Ebonics, also known as African American Vernacular English (AAVE), is a dialect of English commonly spoken by some African American communities, making it a synonym for Black English.

Question 13

Piaget started to develop the first intelligence test but became interested in children's wrong answers.

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Piaget began his career by helping to standardize a French version of an intelligence test but became intrigued by children's incorrect answers, which led him to study their thought processes, eventually developing his theory of cognitive development.

Question 14

When children are involved in a cooperative learning activity,they may be developing

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Cooperative learning activities often require children to work together towards a common goal, which helps them develop interpersonal skills such as communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution.

Question 15

The three strategies children learn to use for increasing memory are called

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Storage strategies are techniques that children (and adults) learn to use to help improve their ability to remember information. These strategies can include rehearsal, organization, and elaboration, among others.

Question 16

Multiple intelligences theories are important because they tell us

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Multiple intelligences theories suggest that individuals have different strengths and capabilities, explaining why some children excel in certain areas more than others. This perspective helps in understanding the diverse ways in which people learn and process information.

Question 17

The best examples of children's pragmatic use of language is seen in

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Question 18

Vygotsky is associated with the theory of

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Vygotsky is best known for his sociocultural theory, which emphasizes the influence of culture and social interactions on cognitive development.

Question 19

The eighth intelligence delineated by Gardner is

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Howard Gardner's eighth intelligence, as proposed in his theory of multiple intelligences, is Naturalist intelligence. This intelligence involves understanding nature, recognizing flora and fauna, and making distinctions in the natural world.

Question 20

The average child may have acquired a 60,000-word vocabulary by middle childhood.

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Quiz 5: Development in Middle Childhood: Cognitive