Question 1

Piaget would be most likely to support which of the following statements about cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

According to Piaget's theory, children undergo a radical shift in cognitive abilities at the end of infancy, which is marked by the emergence of symbolic thought and the ability to engage in mental operations. This is known as the transition from the sensorimotor stage to the preoperational stage. Piaget also believed that cognitive development is a discontinuous process that occurs in stages, rather than being continuous. Additionally, Piaget believed that children gradually develop the ability to represent the world conceptually over the course of their early childhood, rather than having this ability from birth. Finally, Piaget saw sensorimotor knowledge as emerging out of sensorimotor actions and experiences, rather than conceptual understandings.

Question 2

Since many infants in the United States are put to sleep on their backs as a measure to prevent SIDS, pediatricians are recommending "tummy time to play" because it:

Accepted Answer

Tummy time helps infants develop strength in their neck, chest, and arm muscles, which will eventually aid in crawling and other forms of locomotion. This position also helps prevent the development of flat spots on the back of an infant's head. While tummy time can aid digestion and prevent bed sores, those are not the main reasons pediatricians recommend it.

Question 3

The movement to eradicate SIDS in North America and other areas has led to which of the following unintended consequences?

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Question 4

Which of the following is a statement about cognitive changes during the first year of life?

Accepted Answer

Psychologists generally do not agree on the ages at which children first represent the world conceptually. Piaget's reliance on actions as the measure for how much infants understand is not universally agreed upon, and there is ongoing debate about the role of the frontal cortex in cognitive development. Therefore, option A and B are incorrect.

Question 5

According to Piaget, infants between the ages of 4 and 8 months act on the world through:

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Question 6

The hallmark of the fourth sensorimotor substage is:

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The hallmark of the fourth sensorimotor substage is the ability to coordinate actions to achieve a goal, which involves planning and executing a sequence of actions towards a desired outcome. Simple reflexive activity is characteristic of the first substage, focus on external objects is characteristic of the second substage, and the ability to prolong pleasurable activities is characteristic of the third substage.

Question 7

At what age do MOST children learn to stay dry throughout the night?

Accepted Answer

Most children typically learn to stay dry throughout the night by the time they reach 48 months, or 4 years old. However, it is important to keep in mind that every child develops at their own pace and some may achieve nighttime dryness earlier or later.

Question 8

The infants of the Ache, who are discouraged from early acquisition of motor abilities, acquire the ability to walk:

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Question 9

What separates the first two substages of the sensorimotor stage from secondary circular reactions?

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Question 10

After accidentally dropping his spoon on the floor, Rilo looks over his high chair tray and purposefully drops his bowl and then his cup. What substage of the sensorimotor period is Rilo MOST likely in?

Accepted Answer

Rilo's behavior of purposefully dropping objects to observe the outcome is characteristic of substage 5, known as tertiary circular reactions, where infants experiment with new actions to see different results.

Question 11

The hallmark of the fourth substage of the sensorimotor period, coordination of secondary circular reactions, is the emergence of:

Accepted Answer

The hallmark of the fourth substage of the sensorimotor period is the emergence of intentionality or the ability to engage in goal-directed behavior. This is a significant milestone in cognitive development, as it demonstrates that the child has developed the ability to plan and execute actions with a specific outcome in mind. Choices A, C, and D are not correct as they are not specific to this substage.

Question 12

Brandy, age 5 months, has become interested in objects and will repeat actions with them that happen by chance. Piaget would say Brandy is engaging in which of the following types of activity?

Accepted Answer

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, infants between the ages of 4-8 months engage in secondary circular reactions. This stage is characterized by the repetition of actions that produce interesting or pleasurable outcomes. Therefore, Brandy repeating actions with objects that happen by chance falls under this category.

Question 13

At which substage of Piaget's sensorimotor period would you expect to first see children engaging in trial­ and­error experiments on the world around them?

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Question 14

In sensorimotor substage 4, infants coordinate secondary circular reactions mainly to:

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Question 15

According to Piaget, if an infant discovers that when she kicks the mobile above her crib the fairy­tale characters flutter, then repeats this action many times, this is an example of:

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Question 16

According to Piaget, sensorimotor development refers to the stage in life during which infants:

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According to Piaget, sensorimotor development is the stage during which infants learn and gain knowledge through coordinating their actions with their perceptions. This stage is characterized by the infant's exploration of their environment through senses like touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound. The child learns about objects and the world by interacting with them and experiencing their properties, leading to the development of more complex cognitive structures.

Question 17

Secondary circular reactions are of interest because the are the first sign that infants understand:

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Question 18

In sensorimotor substage 4, infants:

Accepted Answer

In sensorimotor substage 4, infants coordinate secondary circular reactions to achieve goals. This means they combine their previously learned actions to achieve a specific outcome or goal, showing the beginning of intentional behavior. They are not yet capable of thinking with mental symbols, which occurs in substage 6. While they may still practice and extend their inborn reflexes, this is not the primary focus of substage 4. Similarly, they may also perform secondary circular reactions, but it is the coordination of these reactions towards a specific goal that is the hallmark of substage 4.

Question 19

What is the most reasonable prediction one can make about Claudia's attempts to toilet train her 14­month­ old son?

Accepted Answer

According to the information given, Claudia's son is only 14 months old. At this age, most children have not yet gained the ability to voluntarily control the muscles that govern elimination, making it difficult or impossible to toilet train. Therefore, it is most reasonable to predict that Claudia will be unsuccessful in her attempts to toilet train her son at this early age.

Question 20

In regard to toilet training:

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Starting toilet training at 3 months of age is not recommended as infants at this age do not have sufficient control over their bowel and bladder. In fact, early training may not have any significant effect on voluntary control of bowel and bladder. It is generally recommended to start at around 6 months of age when the infant has developed some control over their bowel and bladder. However, every child is different and readiness for toilet training varies, so it is important to follow the child's cues and not rush the process.

Quiz 5: Physical and Cognitive Development in the First Two Years

Piaget would be most likely to support which of the following statements about cognitive development?

Since many infants in the United States are put to sleep on their backs as a measure to prevent SIDS, pediatricians are recommending "tummy time to play" because it:

The movement to eradicate SIDS in North America and other areas has led to which of the following unintended consequences?

Which of the following is a statement about cognitive changes during the first year of life?

According to Piaget, infants between the ages of 4 and 8 months act on the world through:

The hallmark of the fourth sensorimotor substage is:

At what age do MOST children learn to stay dry throughout the night?

The infants of the Ache, who are discouraged from early acquisition of motor abilities, acquire the ability to walk:

What separates the first two substages of the sensorimotor stage from secondary circular reactions?

After accidentally dropping his spoon on the floor, Rilo looks over his high chair tray and purposefully drops his bowl and then his cup. What substage of the sensorimotor period is Rilo MOST likely in?

The hallmark of the fourth substage of the sensorimotor period, coordination of secondary circular reactions, is the emergence of:

Brandy, age 5 months, has become interested in objects and will repeat actions with them that happen by chance. Piaget would say Brandy is engaging in which of the following types of activity?

At which substage of Piaget's sensorimotor period would you expect to first see children engaging in trial anderror experiments on the world around them?

In sensorimotor substage 4, infants coordinate secondary circular reactions mainly to:

According to Piaget, if an infant discovers that when she kicks the mobile above her crib the fairytale characters flutter, then repeats this action many times, this is an example of:

According to Piaget, sensorimotor development refers to the stage in life during which infants:

Secondary circular reactions are of interest because the are the first sign that infants understand:

In sensorimotor substage 4, infants:

What is the most reasonable prediction one can make about Claudia's attempts to toilet train her 14month old son?

In regard to toilet training:

Quiz 5: Physical and Cognitive Development in the First Two Years

Piaget would be most likely to support which of the following statements about cognitive development?

Since many infants in the United States are put to sleep on their backs as a measure to prevent SIDS, pediatricians are recommending "tummy time to play" because it:

The movement to eradicate SIDS in North America and other areas has led to which of the following unintended consequences?

Which of the following is a statement about cognitive changes during the first year of life?

According to Piaget, infants between the ages of 4 and 8 months act on the world through:

The hallmark of the fourth sensorimotor substage is:

At what age do MOST children learn to stay dry throughout the night?

The infants of the Ache, who are discouraged from early acquisition of motor abilities, acquire the ability to walk:

What separates the first two substages of the sensorimotor stage from secondary circular reactions?

After accidentally dropping his spoon on the floor, Rilo looks over his high chair tray and purposefully drops his bowl and then his cup. What substage of the sensorimotor period is Rilo MOST likely in?

The hallmark of the fourth substage of the sensorimotor period, coordination of secondary circular reactions, is the emergence of:

Brandy, age 5 months, has become interested in objects and will repeat actions with them that happen by chance. Piaget would say Brandy is engaging in which of the following types of activity?

At which substage of Piaget's sensorimotor period would you expect to first see children engaging in trial­ and­error experiments on the world around them?

In sensorimotor substage 4, infants coordinate secondary circular reactions mainly to:

According to Piaget, if an infant discovers that when she kicks the mobile above her crib the fairy­tale characters flutter, then repeats this action many times, this is an example of:

According to Piaget, sensorimotor development refers to the stage in life during which infants:

Secondary circular reactions are of interest because the are the first sign that infants understand:

In sensorimotor substage 4, infants:

What is the most reasonable prediction one can make about Claudia's attempts to toilet train her 14­month­ old son?

In regard to toilet training:

At which substage of Piaget's sensorimotor period would you expect to first see children engaging in trial anderror experiments on the world around them?

According to Piaget, if an infant discovers that when she kicks the mobile above her crib the fairytale characters flutter, then repeats this action many times, this is an example of:

What is the most reasonable prediction one can make about Claudia's attempts to toilet train her 14month old son?