Question 1

Which of the following substages of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage of infant development is marked by the presence of intentionality?
A) the first habits and primary circular reactions substage
B) the secondary circular reactions substage
C) the coordination of secondary circular reactions substage
D) the simple reflexes substage

Accepted Answer

The coordination of secondary circular reactions substage, which occurs around 8-12 months of age, is marked by the emergence of intentionality. This is when infants start to show clear intention in their actions, such as using a tool to reach a goal, indicating an understanding of cause and effect.

Question 2

According to Piaget, a ________ is an internal sensory image or word that represents an event.
A) transducer
B) sensation
C) symbol
D) memory

Accepted Answer

Piaget referred to symbols as internal representations that stand for something else, such as words, images, or actions.

Question 3

Sarah, a 7-month-old infant, loves to repeatedly shake a toy that lights up and plays music when it is shaken. She repeats this action out of sheer fascination for the consequences of the action. In the context of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development, Sarah is most likely in Jean Piaget's ________ substage of sensorimotor development.
A) simple reflexes
B) first habits
C) secondary circular reactions
D) primary circular reactions

Accepted Answer

Sarah is in the secondary circular reactions substage, which occurs from about 4 to 8 months of age. In this stage, infants repeat actions that affect their environment, showing an interest in the world around them.

Question 4

In which of the following substages of sensorimotor development do infants become intrigued by the many properties of objects and by the many things they can make happen to objects?
A) tertiary circular reactions, novelty, and curiosity
B) coordination of primary circular reactions
C) coordination of secondary circular reactions
D) internalization of schemes

Accepted Answer

Tertiary circular reactions, novelty, and curiosity occur in the fifth substage of sensorimotor development (ages 12-18 months), where infants become intrigued by the many properties of objects and the many things they can make happen to objects. Coordination of primary and secondary circular reactions occur during the earlier subtypes of sensorimotor development, and while internalization of schemes occurs in the later subtypes, it is not related to infants' fascination with object properties and effects.

Question 5

Eleven-month-old Jenny looks at her toy golf club, grasps it tightly, and visually inspects it. She then uses the toy golf club to bring another toy within reach. In the context of Piaget's theory of infant development, Jenny is in the ________ substage of the sensorimotor stage.
A) simple reflexes
B) secondary circular reactions
C) coordination of secondary circular reactions
D) first habits and primary circular reactions

Accepted Answer

Jenny is demonstrating the ability to use tools (the toy golf club) to achieve a goal (bringing another toy within reach), which is characteristic of the "coordination of secondary circular reactions" substage. This substage, occurring roughly between 8 and 12 months of age, involves the coordination of vision and touch—hand-eye coordination—and the intentional actions to reach goals, showing an understanding of means-to-end.

Question 6

When Monica was born, she showed the typical grasping reflex by closing her fingers around anything that brushed against her palm. After a few weeks, she showed this grasping behavior even when nothing touched her palm. Monica developed a ________ or a scheme based on a reflex that became completely separated from its eliciting stimulus.
A) habit
B) simple reflex
C) primitive symbol
D) circular reaction

Accepted Answer

Monica developed a habit, which is a learned behavior that occurs even without the original stimulus that elicited the reflex.

Question 7

In which sensorimotor substage does an infant develop the ability to use primitive symbols?
A) the simple reflexes substage
B) the first habits and primary circular reactions substage
C) the secondary circular reactions substage
D) the internalization of schemes substage

Accepted Answer

In the internalization of schemes substage, which is the sixth and final substage of Piaget's sensorimotor stage, infants begin to develop the ability to use primitive symbols. This development marks the transition to the preoperational stage of cognitive development, where symbolic thought becomes more prominent.

Question 8

Which substage of sensorimotor development is characterized by coordination of vision and touch- hand-eye coordination?
A) coordination of primary circular reactions
B) tertiary circular reactions, novelty, and curiosity
C) internalization of schemes
D) coordination of secondary circular reactions

Accepted Answer

The coordination of vision and touch, or hand-eye coordination, is a hallmark of the fourth substage of sensorimotor development, which is characterized by the coordination of secondary circular reactions. This substage occurs between 8 and 12 months of age and involves infants using vision and touch together to achieve goals, such as grasping an object they are visually fixated on.

Question 9

Identify the type of error that occurs when infants make the mistake of selecting a familiar hiding place rather than a new hiding place as they progress into Piaget's fourth substage of the sensorimotor stage.
A) Type 1 error
B) Type 2 error
C) F-not-N error
D) A-not-B error

Accepted Answer

This is known as the A-not-B error, where infants continue to look for a hidden object in a familiar hiding place rather than a new one, even when they have seen the object being moved to the new hiding place.

Question 10

Sixteen-month-old Akel plays endlessly with a ball, rolling it, throwing it, using it to knock over other toys, standing on it, and trying to ride on it. Which of the following Jean Piaget's substages of the sensorimotor stage is represented by Akel's behavior?
A) the primary circular reactions substage
B) the secondary circular reactions substage
C) the coordination of secondary circular reactions substage
D) the tertiary circular reactions substage

Accepted Answer

Akel's behavior exemplifies the tertiary circular reactions substage, where children experiment with new behaviors to see the outcomes, showing a deeper understanding of object manipulation and exploration.

Question 11

Which of the following substages of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development marks the starting point for human curiosity and interest in novelty?
A) the second substage
B) the third substage
C) the fourth substage
D) the fifth substage

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following substages of Jean...

Question 12

In which sensorimotor substage does an infant's actions become more object-oriented?
A) the simple reflexes substage
B) the first habits substage
C) the secondary circular reactions substage
D) the primary circular reactions substage

Accepted Answer

In the secondary circular reactions substage (4-8 months), infants become more object-oriented and intentionally repeat actions that involve external objects, such as repeatedly dropping a toy to watch it fall.

Question 13

Heather is shown a teddy bear. The teddy bear is then hidden from her, and she searches for it. This shows that Heather has developed a sense of ________.
A) symbolic manipulation
B) infinite generativity
C) telegraphic thinking
D) object permanence

Accepted Answer

Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not in view. In this scenario, Heather's ability to search for the teddy bear after it was hidden indicates that she has developed object permanence. Option A (symbolic manipulation) and B (infinite generativity) are higher-level cognitive abilities that develop later on in life. Option C (telegraphic thinking) is a form of language development that involves only using essential words to convey meaning, and is not related to object permanence.

Question 14

Kiara is a 2-month-old infant. Her mother informs Kiara's pediatrician that during the first month after birth, Kiara sucked when a bottle or nipple touched her lips and that currently she sucks even when no bottle or nipple is present nearby. In the context of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development, Kiara is most likely in Jean Piaget's ________ substage of sensorimotor development.
A) coordination of secondary circular reactions
B) first habits and primary circular reactions
C) tertiary circular reactions, novelty, and curiosity
D) secondary circular reactions

Accepted Answer

Kiara's behavior of sucking even when no bottle or nipple is present nearby is characteristic of the first substage of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage, known as the "first habits and primary circular reactions" substage. During this substage, infants repeat enjoyable behaviors that result from their own movements and sensations (primary circular reactions). Kiara's sucking behavior could be a form of self-soothing and a way to regulate her senses.

Question 15

In the context of the substages of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development, which of the following statements is true of the substage known as coordination of secondary circular reactions?
A) Infants show the presence of intentionality.
B) Infants manipulate and transform represented events in simple ways.
C) It develops between fifteen and eighteen months of age.
D) An infant develops the ability to use primitive symbols.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of the substages of...

Question 16

Identify a true statement about the third substage of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage of infant development.
A) An infant's schemes are intentional and goal-directed.
B) It is characterized by an infant being completely preoccupied with the self.
C) It develops between 2 and 4 months of age.
D) An infant repeats an action for the sake of its consequences.

Accepted Answer

The third substage of Piaget's sensorimotor stage, which develops between 4 and 8 months of age, is characterized by an infant repeating an action for the sake of its consequences. This is known as secondary circular reactions, where the infant becomes aware of the positive outcomes of their actions and intentionally repeats them.

Question 17

Which of the following substages of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor development is characterized by an infant becoming more object-oriented, moving beyond self-preoccupation?
A) primary circular reactions
B) simple reflexes
C) secondary circular reactions
D) first habits

Accepted Answer

During the secondary circular reactions stage (substage 3), infants become more object-oriented and begin to engage in intentional behaviors directed towards objects in their environment. They are able to repeat actions that bring interesting or enjoyable results, and become less preoccupied with themselves.

Question 18

Antonio swings his arms while lying in his crib. One of his arms accidentally hits the mobile hanging above him. This causes the mobile to move. Antonio continues to swing his arms but is unable to strike the mobile again. This is an example of a
A) habit.
B) reflex.
C) primary circular reaction.
D) secondary circular reaction.

Accepted Answer

Antonio's action of swinging his arms and accidentally hitting the mobile, then attempting to hit it again, is an example of a primary circular reaction. This is a behavior in infants where they discover a new effect by chance and then repeat the action that led to it, primarily focused on their own body.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of the sixth sensorimotor substage of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development?
A) In this substage, an infant becomes intrigued by the many properties of objects for the first time.
B) An infant develops the ability to use primitive symbols in this substage.
C) The most significant change in this substage is the presence of intentionality.
D) This substage is marked by complete preoccupation with the self and body.

Accepted Answer

In the sixth sensorimotor substage, which is the "Invention of New Means through Mental Combinations" phase, infants begin to develop the ability to use primitive symbols and engage in symbolic thought. This allows them to solve problems mentally and represent objects and events internally without direct interaction.

Question 20

Which of the following is a Piagetian term for understanding that objects and events continue to exist even when they cannot directly be seen, heard, or touched?
A) joint attention
B) object permanence
C) internalization of schemes
D) object continuance

Accepted Answer

Object permanence is a term coined by Piaget to describe the understanding that objects and events continue to exist even when they cannot be directly perceived through the senses. This is a key developmental milestone in early childhood.

Quiz 5: Cognitive Development in Infancy

Which of the following substages of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage of infant development is marked by the presence of intentionality?

According to Piaget, a ________ is an internal sensory image or word that represents an event.

In which of the following substages of sensorimotor development do infants become intrigued by the many properties of objects and by the many things they can make happen to objects?

Eleven-month-old Jenny looks at her toy golf club, grasps it tightly, and visually inspects it. She then uses the toy golf club to bring another toy within reach. In the context of Piaget's theory of infant development, Jenny is in the ________ substage of the sensorimotor stage.

In which sensorimotor substage does an infant develop the ability to use primitive symbols?

Which substage of sensorimotor development is characterized by coordination of vision and touch- hand-eye coordination?

Identify the type of error that occurs when infants make the mistake of selecting a familiar hiding place rather than a new hiding place as they progress into Piaget's fourth substage of the sensorimotor stage.

Sixteen-month-old Akel plays endlessly with a ball, rolling it, throwing it, using it to knock over other toys, standing on it, and trying to ride on it. Which of the following Jean Piaget's substages of the sensorimotor stage is represented by Akel's behavior?

Which of the following substages of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development marks the starting point for human curiosity and interest in novelty?

In which sensorimotor substage does an infant's actions become more object-oriented?

Heather is shown a teddy bear. The teddy bear is then hidden from her, and she searches for it. This shows that Heather has developed a sense of ________.

In the context of the substages of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development, which of the following statements is true of the substage known as coordination of secondary circular reactions?

Identify a true statement about the third substage of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage of infant development.

Which of the following substages of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor development is characterized by an infant becoming more object-oriented, moving beyond self-preoccupation?

Antonio swings his arms while lying in his crib. One of his arms accidentally hits the mobile hanging above him. This causes the mobile to move. Antonio continues to swing his arms but is unable to strike the mobile again. This is an example of a

Which of the following statements is true of the sixth sensorimotor substage of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development?

Which of the following is a Piagetian term for understanding that objects and events continue to exist even when they cannot directly be seen, heard, or touched?