Question 1

Your little sister picks up objects,feels every part of them,and then puts them in her mouth.What stage of Jean Piaget's model of cognitive development does this behavior suggest she is in?
A)concrete operations
B)sensorimotor
C)preoperational
D)formal operations

Accepted Answer

This behavior suggests that the child is in the sensorimotor stage, which is characterized by using the senses and physical actions to explore the world and develop an understanding of cause and effect. At this stage, children often put objects in their mouth to explore their texture and taste.

Question 2

Ethan,a three year old,asks his mom to cut a pizza pie into twelve rather than eight pieces because he is "really hungry." On the basis of this example,it is most appropriate to conclude that Ethan ________.
A)understands object permanence
B)does not understand object permanence
C)understands conservation
D)does not understand conservation

Accepted Answer

Ethan's request to cut the pizza pie into more pieces because he is "really hungry" shows that he does not understand the concept of conservation. Conservation is the understanding that the amount of a substance remains the same even if its appearance changes. Ethan thinks that by cutting the pizza pie into more pieces, he will have more pizza to eat. This shows a lack of understanding of conservation.

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct order of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?
A)preoperational;concrete operations;sensorimotor;formal operations
B)concrete operations;sensorimotor;preoperational;formal operations
C)sensorimotor;preoperational;concrete operations;formal operations
D)preoperational;sensorimotor;concrete operations;formal operations

Accepted Answer

Piaget's stages of cognitive development start with the sensorimotor stage, where infants interact with the world through their senses and motor abilities. This is followed by the preoperational stage, where children's thinking becomes more symbolic and imaginative but is still limited by egocentricism and lack of conservation. The concrete operations stage comes next, where children begin to use logical reasoning and can understand conservation. Finally, the formal operations stage is reached where individuals can think abstractly and engage in hypothetical reasoning. Therefore, the correct order is: sensorimotor; preoperational; concrete operations; formal operations.

Question 4

In which of Piaget's stages does the child develop conservation?
A)sensorimotor
B)preoperational
C)formal operational
D)concrete operational

Accepted Answer

Conservation is the ability to understand that a quantity or object remains the same even when the appearance or arrangement changes. This concept is developed in Piaget's concrete operational stage, which occurs between the ages of 7 and 11. By this stage, children have developed mental operations that allow them to think logically about concrete objects and events.

Question 5

Elijah is a 3 year little boy who likes to spread his peas and carrots all over his plate.After spreading out his food,he asks for more.His mom pushes all the food together and Elijah continues to eat.Which period of cognitive development is Elijah in?
A)Egocentrism
B)Sensorimotor
C)Preoperational
D)Accommodation

Accepted Answer

Elijah's behavior of spreading out his food and then asking for more demonstrates a lack of conservation, which is a hallmark feature of the preoperational stage of cognitive development. Additionally, his mom's actions of pushing the food back together for him to continue eating also support this conclusion. Egocentrism and accommodation are also features of the preoperational stage, but they are not as strongly demonstrated in this scenario as the lack of conservation. The sensorimotor stage occurs from birth to 2 years old and focuses on the development of basic sensory and motor abilities.

Question 6

Young infants cannot appreciate the carnival game in which a pea seems to disappear from under a walnut because they have not yet developed a sense of ______.
A)conservation
B)object permanence
C)centration
D)egocentrism

Accepted Answer

Object permanence refers to the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen or heard. Infants who have not yet developed object permanence would not be able to appreciate the carnival game because they do not understand that the pea is still present under the walnut even when it cannot be seen. Conservation refers to the understanding that the quantity of a substance remains the same even when it is rearranged, centration refers to the tendency to focus on only one aspect of a situation while ignoring others, and egocentrism refers to the inability to see things from another person's perspective, none of which are directly related to the ability to appreciate the disappearing pea game.

Question 7

Ron,a toddler,takes a picture and puts it to the receiver of a phone in order to "show" it to his grandmother.This example illustrates ________.
A)disoriented attachment
B)conservation
C)object permanence
D)egocentrism

Accepted Answer

This behavior exemplifies egocentrism, a concept from Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where a child is unable to see a situation from another person's point of view. Ron assumes that his grandmother can see the picture through the phone just as he can, not understanding that his perspective is not the same as his grandmother's.

Question 8

What term is used to describe a child's inability to see the world through anyone else's eyes except his or her own?
A)disparity
B)narcissism
C)egocentrism
D)autonomy

Accepted Answer

Egocentrism refers to a child's inability to understand and perceive the world from anyone else's perspective except their own. They often assume that others see, hear, and feel the same things as them. This is a normal part of early childhood development and gradually reduces as children grow older and gain more social experience.

Question 9

Which of the following is a limitation on the cognitive life of children in Piaget's preoperational stage?
A)abstract concepts
B)object permanence
C)hypothetical thinking
D)centration

Accepted Answer

Centration is a limitation on the cognitive life of children in Piaget's preoperational stage. This refers to the tendency for children to focus on one aspect of a situation and ignore other important aspects. For example, they may focus on the height of a glass of liquid and not take into account the width of the glass when determining whether it has more or less liquid than another glass.

Question 10

In Piaget's theory,the stage of cognitive development between 7 and 12 years of age,in which an individual becomes capable of logical thought processes but is not yet capable of abstract thinking,is the ______ stage.
A)concrete operations
B)sensorimotor
C)preoperational
D)formal operations

Accepted Answer

The concrete operations stage is defined as the period between 7 and 12 years of age, during which children's thinking becomes more logical and organized but is still concrete and tangible, and abstract thinking abilities have not yet fully developed.

Question 11

Elka is 9 years old.She has been working on her science project which places different dinosaurs into different periods of time.Which stage of cognitive development is she most likely in?
A)Preoperational
B)Formal Operations
C)Sensorimotor
D)Concrete Operations

Accepted Answer

Elka is able to categorize and organize information (dinosaurs) based on their characteristics (time periods) which is a skill developed during the Concrete Operations stage of cognitive development. Preoperational children typically struggle with this type of organization, while Formal Operations children would be able to think abstractly and hypothetically about the topic. Sensorimotor development occurs in infancy and involves understanding through sensory experiences and motor actions.

Question 12

According to Piaget,the stage of cognitive development between 2 and 7 years of age,in which the child learns to use language as a means of exploring the world,is the ______ stage.
A)concrete operations
B)sensorimotor
C)preoperational
D)formal operations

Accepted Answer

The preoperational stage, according to Piaget, occurs between 2 and 7 years of age and is characterized by the child's ability to use symbols (such as language) to represent objects and ideas. During this stage, children develop language skills and engage in symbolic play, but they are still limited by egocentrism and lack the ability to perform logical operations. The other options (sensorimotor, concrete operations, and formal operations) occur at different stages of cognitive development.

Question 13

According to Piaget,___________ represents the beginning of the child's language development and symbolic thought.
A)egocentric thinking
B)accommodation
C)object permanence
D)assimilation

Accepted Answer

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible. This stage, which occurs around 8-9 months of age, represents the beginning of the child's language development and symbolic thought, as they are able to mentally represent objects even when they are not present. Egocentric thinking refers to a child's inability to see things from other people's perspectives, accommodation and assimilation are processes by which children adapt their understanding of the world to new experiences and information, but do not specifically relate to language development or symbolic thought.

Question 14

Piaget's term for the knowledge that an object exists even when it is out of sight is ______.
A)conservation
B)object permanence
C)centration
D)egocentrism

Accepted Answer

Object permanence is the term used to describe the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed or perceived. This concept is a crucial building block for further cognitive development and allows children to begin to understand the world around them. Choice A, conservation, refers to the understanding that changing the appearance of an object does not change its basic properties, while centration and egocentrism are related to children's cognitive limitations in understanding viewpoints other than their own.

Question 15

According to Piaget,the ability to understand that simply changing the appearance of an object does not change the object's nature is known as ___________.
A)object permanence
B)conservation
C)centration
D)reversibility

Accepted Answer

Conservation refers to the ability to understand that even if the appearance of an object changes, certain properties remain constant. This is one of the key cognitive milestones that children acquire in the preoperational stage of development, according to Piaget. A classic example of conservation is the understanding that two glasses of water can hold the same amount of water even if one glass is taller and thinner than the other.

Question 16

Larry,a ten year old,first sees two identical glasses with water at the same level;then,the water from one of the short,wide glasses is poured into a taller,thinner glass.Larry will likely conclude that ________.
A)there is more water in the taller,thinner glass
B)there is more water in the shorter,wider glass
C)there are equal amounts of water in the shorter,wider and taller,thinner glasses
D)there are equal amounts of water in the two identical glasses only

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Your little brother has a big ball of clay.While he watches,you roll the ball of clay into a long snake-like shape.He begins to cry because he thinks he has less clay now.Which of Piaget's stages is your brother likely to be in?
A)sensorimotor
B)preoperational
C)formal operational
D)concrete operational

Accepted Answer

Your brother's reaction shows that he is in the preoperational stage of development, where he is not yet able to understand conservation (the idea that the amount of a substance remains the same even if its shape or appearance changes). In this stage, children often focus on the appearance of objects rather than their underlying properties.

Question 18

Ashani is 18 months old.When her mom leaves her at the babysitter's house,Ashani cries initially.After a few moments,she stops crying because her mom is "out of sight and out of mind." According to Piaget,which period of cognitive development would Ashani be in?
A)Sensorimotor
B)Preoperational
C)Concrete Operations
D)Formal Operations

Accepted Answer

According to Piaget's stages of cognitive development, Ashani would be in the sensorimotor stage which occurs from birth to 2 years old. During this stage, infants learn through their senses and actions, developing object permanence and basic problem-solving skills. Ashani's crying when her mom leaves suggests that she has developed a sense of attachment to her mother, which is a key aspect of this stage. Her ability to stop crying once her mother is out of sight suggests that she has not yet developed a full understanding of object permanence, as she is unable to recognize that her mother still exists even though she cannot see her.

Question 19

According to Piaget,the stage of cognitive development between 2 and 7 years of age,in which the child learns to use words,images,or actions to understand the world,is the ______ stage.
A)concrete operations
B)sensorimotor
C)preoperational
D)formal operations

Accepted Answer

The preoperational stage (choice C) is the stage of cognitive development between 2 and 7 years of age, in which the child learns to use words, images, or actions to understand the world. This stage is characterized by an egocentric view of the world and a lack of understanding of logical principles. The sensorimotor stage (choice B) is the stage of cognitive development from birth to 2 years of age, in which the child learns to coordinate sensory input with motor actions. The concrete operations stage (choice A) is the stage of cognitive development from 7 to 12 years of age, in which the child learns to think logically about concrete events and objects. The formal operations stage (choice D) is the stage of cognitive development from 12 years of age and beyond, in which the individual is capable of abstract and hypothetical reasoning.

Question 20

In Piaget's theory,the stage of development between birth and 2 years of age,in which the individual uses senses and motor abilities to interact with objects in the environment,is called the ______ stage.
A)concrete operations
B)sensorimotor
C)preoperational
D)formal operations

Accepted Answer

The sensorimotor stage is the first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development and occurs between birth and 2 years of age. During this stage, infants use their senses and motor abilities to explore and interact with their environment. They develop object permanence, the realization that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible, and begin to use symbols to represent objects and events. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

Quiz 8: Development Across the Life Span

Your little sister picks up objects,feels every part of them,and then puts them in her mouth.What stage of Jean Piaget's model of cognitive development does this behavior suggest she is in?

Ethan,a three year old,asks his mom to cut a pizza pie into twelve rather than eight pieces because he is "really hungry." On the basis of this example,it is most appropriate to conclude that Ethan ________.

Which of the following is the correct order of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

In which of Piaget's stages does the child develop conservation?

Elijah is a 3 year little boy who likes to spread his peas and carrots all over his plate.After spreading out his food,he asks for more.His mom pushes all the food together and Elijah continues to eat.Which period of cognitive development is Elijah in?

Young infants cannot appreciate the carnival game in which a pea seems to disappear from under a walnut because they have not yet developed a sense of ______.

Ron,a toddler,takes a picture and puts it to the receiver of a phone in order to "show" it to his grandmother.This example illustrates ________.

What term is used to describe a child's inability to see the world through anyone else's eyes except his or her own?

Which of the following is a limitation on the cognitive life of children in Piaget's preoperational stage?

In Piaget's theory,the stage of cognitive development between 7 and 12 years of age,in which an individual becomes capable of logical thought processes but is not yet capable of abstract thinking,is the ______ stage.

Elka is 9 years old.She has been working on her science project which places different dinosaurs into different periods of time.Which stage of cognitive development is she most likely in?

According to Piaget,the stage of cognitive development between 2 and 7 years of age,in which the child learns to use language as a means of exploring the world,is the ______ stage.

According to Piaget,___________ represents the beginning of the child's language development and symbolic thought.

Piaget's term for the knowledge that an object exists even when it is out of sight is ______.

According to Piaget,the ability to understand that simply changing the appearance of an object does not change the object's nature is known as ___________.

Larry,a ten year old,first sees two identical glasses with water at the same level;then,the water from one of the short,wide glasses is poured into a taller,thinner glass.Larry will likely conclude that ________.

Your little brother has a big ball of clay.While he watches,you roll the ball of clay into a long snake-like shape.He begins to cry because he thinks he has less clay now.Which of Piaget's stages is your brother likely to be in?

Ashani is 18 months old.When her mom leaves her at the babysitter's house,Ashani cries initially.After a few moments,she stops crying because her mom is "out of sight and out of mind." According to Piaget,which period of cognitive development would Ashani be in?

According to Piaget,the stage of cognitive development between 2 and 7 years of age,in which the child learns to use words,images,or actions to understand the world,is the ______ stage.

In Piaget's theory,the stage of development between birth and 2 years of age,in which the individual uses senses and motor abilities to interact with objects in the environment,is called the ______ stage.