Question 1

According to Piaget, classification refers to:

Accepted Answer

Piaget believed that classification is the ability to group sets of discrete items into a logical category. This involves understanding the similarities and differences between objects and using that understanding to group them together based on common characteristics.

Question 2

Siegal (1997), has argued that conversational factors in the standard Piaget testing situations may limit young childrens' capacity to express their genuine understanding of abstract concepts. Which of the following is an example of the potential confusing factors?

Accepted Answer

All of the above factors could potentially limit young children's ability to express their genuine understanding of abstract concepts in standard Piaget testing situations. Confusion over language could make it difficult for children to understand the instructions or questions being asked. Fascination with the task could lead children to focus on the task itself rather than the conceptual understanding being tested. Insincerity could occur if children feel pressured to give a certain response or if they perceive that there is a right or wrong answer.

Question 3

Piaget's theory of developmental _____________  involves modifying existing conceptual schemes to suit the new information.

Accepted Answer

accommodation

Question 4

A child's ability to feel and display sympathy towards others in distress typically develops around:

Accepted Answer

Empathy and the ability to show sympathy begin to emerge around 2-3 years of age, as children start to understand their own emotions and can begin to relate to the feelings of others.

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding theory of mind?

Accepted Answer

Theory of mind is the ability to attribute mental states such as beliefs, desires, and intentions to oneself and others. It is crucial for social interactions and communication. The development of theory of mind in typical children typically occurs from ages four to eight. It has been described as one of the quintessential abilities that make us human, and is closely related to our ability to empathize and understand the perspectives of others. Therefore, both options A and C are correct.

Question 6

A five- year- old child saying, 'a log floats because it is big', is an example of what form of reasoning?

Accepted Answer

The child's reasoning is based on a single attribute (size) and does not take into account other factors that could affect buoyancy, such as shape or density. This is typical of transductive reasoning, which involves drawing general conclusions based on specific observations without considering other relevant information.

Question 7

When placed on the floor together, babies as young _____________ as months may poke each other or engage in a tug- of- war. By _____________  months, children with frequent peer contact show signs of rudimentary cooperation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When placed on the floor together, babies...

Question 8

According to Goodnow et al. (1984), which of the following skills were regarded as expected for a child to develop by American mothers but not by Japanese mothers?

Accepted Answer

According to Goodnow et al. (1984), American mothers expected their children to develop skills such as standing up for their own rights with others, getting their own way by persuading friends, and stating their own preferences or opinions when asked. However, these skills were not necessarily emphasized by Japanese mothers. Therefore, the correct answer is D, all of the above.

Question 9

A preschool child's understandings of people's mental states and the influences of thoughts, feelings and intentions on behaviour is referred to as
_____________

Accepted Answer

The answer of A preschool child's understandings of people's mental...

Question 10

The failure to understand quantity conservation is a key feature of which of Piaget's stages?

Accepted Answer

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the failure to understand quantity conservation is a key feature of the preoperational period. Children in this stage are typically between the ages of 2 and 7 and struggle with the concept that the amount of a substance remains the same despite changes in its shape or appearance. They may believe, for example, that a tall, narrow glass contains more liquid than a short, wide glass, even if both contain the same amount. This is because they have not yet developed the ability to mentally reverse actions or think logically about transformations.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a strategy used to memorise lists of difficult or meaningless material?

Accepted Answer

Digitising is not a strategy used to memorise lists of difficult or meaningless material. Elaboration, labelling, and organisation are commonly used strategies in memory improvement techniques. Elaboration involves creating associations between the new information and existing knowledge. Labelling involves attaching a name or label to each item on the list. Organisation involves grouping related items together or creating a hierarchical structure for the list.

Question 12

_____________  is defined as any operation in the system that has a corresponding opposing operation that cancels or undoes its influence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________  is defined as any operation...

Question 13

Which of the following skills is a three- year- old typically capable of?

Accepted Answer

According to typical child development, a three-year-old is typically capable of running forward easily and jumping about 30 centimetres. While some three-year-olds may be able to hop short distances, it is not considered a universal skill at this age. Therefore, the best choice is D, as it includes the two skills that are typically expected at this age.

Question 14

When Piaget analysed the development of conservation understanding, he discovered that in relation to conservation, the understanding of _____________  is mastered earlier than that of _____________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Piaget analysed the development of conservation...

Question 15

According to Siegal (1997), _____________  is said to occur during conservation tasks when children who are not sure of the answer change their minds when question wording implies they should.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Siegal (1997), _____________  is...

Question 16

According to an ABS survey, _____________ percent of Australia's children up to the age of 14 years old had been injured seriously enough in the four weeks preceding the survey to require medical attention, as compared to _____________  percent of adults over age 65.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to an ABS survey, _____________ percent...

Question 17

An accurate understanding of memory and its limitations is known as _____________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of An accurate understanding of memory and its...

Question 18

Which of the following cognitive functions are not believed to be lateralised in the right hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Using logic is primarily associated with the left hemisphere of the brain, rather than the right hemisphere.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of creative, constructive play?

Accepted Answer

Creative, constructive play involves activities where children use materials to create or construct something, such as building a tower of blocks, making a sandcastle, or finger painting.

Question 20

Total brain volume of the grey and white matter combined _____________  between birth and age six.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Total brain volume of the grey and...

Quiz 7: Preschoolers: Physical, Neurocognitive, Emotional, Intellectual and Social Development in a Nutshell

According to Piaget, classification refers to:

Siegal (1997) , has argued that conversational factors in the standard Piaget testing situations may limit young childrens' capacity to express their genuine understanding of abstract concepts. Which of the following is an example of the potential confusing factors?

Piaget's theory of developmental _____________ involves modifying existing conceptual schemes to suit the new information.

A child's ability to feel and display sympathy towards others in distress typically develops around:

Which of the following is true regarding theory of mind?

A five- year- old child saying, 'a log floats because it is big', is an example of what form of reasoning?

When placed on the floor together, babies as young _ as months may poke each other or engage in a tug- of- war. By _ months, children with frequent peer contact show signs of rudimentary cooperation.

According to Goodnow et al. (1984) , which of the following skills were regarded as expected for a child to develop by American mothers but not by Japanese mothers?

A preschool child's understandings of people's mental states and the influences of thoughts, feelings and intentions on behaviour is referred to as _____________

The failure to understand quantity conservation is a key feature of which of Piaget's stages?

Which of the following is not a strategy used to memorise lists of difficult or meaningless material?

_____________ is defined as any operation in the system that has a corresponding opposing operation that cancels or undoes its influence.

Which of the following skills is a three- year- old typically capable of?

When Piaget analysed the development of conservation understanding, he discovered that in relation to conservation, the understanding of _ is mastered earlier than that of _ .

According to Siegal (1997), _____________ is said to occur during conservation tasks when children who are not sure of the answer change their minds when question wording implies they should.

According to an ABS survey, _ percent of Australia's children up to the age of 14 years old had been injured seriously enough in the four weeks preceding the survey to require medical attention, as compared to _ percent of adults over age 65.

An accurate understanding of memory and its limitations is known as _____________ .

Which of the following cognitive functions are not believed to be lateralised in the right hemisphere?

Which of the following is an example of creative, constructive play?

Total brain volume of the grey and white matter combined _____________ between birth and age six.