Question 1

Miss Johnson gave Mark and Tia equal sized lumps of clay.Tia immediately rolled hers into a long shape.Mark cried and complained that Tia had received more clay.Mark's behaviour represents
A)difficulty with formal operational tasks.
B)an inability to accommodate.
C)an inability to conserve.
D)an inability to assimilate.

Accepted Answer

Mark's behavior represents an inability to conserve, which is a concept of conservation demonstrated in Piaget's theory. Children who can conserve understand that certain properties of objects, such as their quantity or shape, remain the same even when their appearance is altered. In this case, Mark could not conserve as he believed that Tia had received more clay even though they had equal amounts.

Question 2

Yvette is able to sort a set of objects into organized groupings of size,colour,and shape.According to Piaget,Yvette would be in what stage of development?
A)Formal operational
B)Preoperational
C)Sensorimotor
D)Concrete operational

Accepted Answer

The ability to sort objects into organized groupings based on size, color, and shape is a clear indicator of concrete operational thought. This stage typically occurs in children between the ages of 7 to 11, and is characterized by logical, concrete reasoning abilities, such as classification and conservation. The preoperational stage (B) occurs from ages 2 to 7 and is characterized by egocentric thinking and difficulty with conservation tasks. The sensorimotor stage (C) occurs from birth to age 2 and is characterized by the development of basic sensory and motor skills. The formal operational stage (A) typically begins around age 11 and is characterized by abstract reasoning abilities.

Question 3

An inability to perform conservation tasks is associated with the __________ stage,whereas children lacking in object permanence would be in the __________ stage.
A)concrete operational;preoperational
B)preoperational;sensorimotor
C)sensorimotor;concrete operational
D)formal operational;preoperational

Accepted Answer

Conservations tasks are part of concrete operational stage, which comes after preoperational stage. Object permanence is a milestone of sensorimotor stage, which comes before preoperational stage. Therefore, an inability to perform conservation tasks is associated with preoperational stage, whereas children lacking in object permanence would be in the sensorimotor stage.

Question 4

Billy is having a hard time understanding that the amount of water in a short,wide cup is the same as the identical amount of water in a tall,very thin cup.Billy is struggling with what type of task?
A)Centration
B)Object permanence
C)Conservation
D)Reversibility

Accepted Answer

Billy is struggling with conservation, which is the concept that the amount of a substance remains the same even if its appearance changes. In this case, the amount of water in the short, wide cup is equal to the amount of water in the tall, thin cup, but Billy is having a hard time understanding this.

Question 5

According to Piaget,egocentrism involves
A)the perception that others view the world as you do.
B)the perception that things exist even if not picked up by your senses.
C)the perception that you might be incorrect in your judgments.
D)the perception that others view the world differently than you do.

Accepted Answer

Egocentrism, according to Piaget, is the inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and that of others, leading to the assumption that others share the same viewpoint.

Question 6

According to Piaget,egocentrism is to __________ as conservation is to __________.
A)preoperations;formal operations
B)preoperations;concrete operations
C)formal operations;preoperations
D)concrete operations;formal operations

Accepted Answer

Egocentrism is a characteristic of Piaget's preoperational stage, while conservation is a concept that children in Piaget's concrete operational stage struggle with. Therefore, egocentrism is associated with preoperations and conservation is associated with concrete operations.

Question 7

In which of Piaget's stages does the child develop conservation?
A)Formal operational
B)Preoperational
C)Sensorimotor
D)Concrete operational

Accepted Answer

In Piaget's theory, conservation is the ability to understand that the quantity or amount of a substance remains the same even when its appearance changes. This skill is typically acquired during the concrete operational stage, which occurs between ages 7 to 11. During this stage, children become more logical and systematic in their thinking and can understand conservation tasks. In contrast, children in the preoperational stage, which occurs between ages 2 to 7, still struggle with conservation tasks because they are unable to mentally reverse actions or understand the idea of reversibility.

Question 8

A characteristic that first shows up in the formal operational stage is
A)irreversibility.
B)egocentrism.
C)abstract thinking.
D)logical thinking.

Accepted Answer

Abstract thinking is a characteristic that first appears in the formal operational stage, where an individual can think about things that are not directly in front of them, such as hypothetical situations, abstract concepts, and complex reasoning. This type of thinking allows individuals to think more critically and creatively, making them better problem-solvers.

Question 9

When her older brother hides behind the sofa,Carmen looks behind the sofa to find him.Carmen has developed
A)object permanence.
B)equilibration.
C)assimilation.
D)conservation.

Accepted Answer

Object permanence refers to the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight. In this scenario, Carmen's ability to look for her brother behind the sofa indicates that she has developed object permanence and understands that her brother is still there even though she cannot see him.

Question 10

In Piaget's theory,the stage of cognitive development between seven and 11 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)formal operational
B)preoperational
C)sensorimotor
D)concrete operational

Accepted Answer

The concrete operational stage is the stage of cognitive development between seven and 11 years of age, according to Piaget's theory. During this stage, individuals become capable of logical thought processes but are not yet capable of abstract thinking. The formal operational stage, which involves the ability to engage in abstract thinking, begins around age 11 or 12. The preoperational stage is characterized by egocentric thinking, while the sensorimotor stage is focused on sensory experiences and developing basic cognitive concepts.

Question 11

Which of Jean Piaget's stages of cognitive development is characterized by abstract thinking and the creation of theories?
A)Formal operational
B)Preoperational
C)Sensorimotor
D)Concrete operational

Accepted Answer

The formal operational stage is characterized by abstract thinking, the ability to think logically about hypothetical situations, and the creation of theories. This stage typically starts in adolescence and continues into adulthood.

Question 12

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)Egocentrism

Accepted Answer

Egocentrism is a limitation on the cognitive life of children in Piaget's preoperational stage. Children at this stage have difficulty understanding that other people have different perspectives and experiences than their own, leading them to be quite self-centered in their thinking. While they may be able to understand some concrete concepts, abstract thinking and hypothetical thinking are still beyond their grasp, and object permanence is typically mastered during Piaget's sensorimotor stage.

Question 13

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)Formal operational
B)Preoperational
C)Sensorimotor
D)Concrete operational

Accepted Answer

Your brother's reaction shows that he does not understand the concept of conservation, which is a key characteristic of the preoperational stage. Children in this stage struggle with understanding that the amount of a substance remains the same even if its appearance changes.

Question 14

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 are in the following order: Sensorimotor (birth to 2 years), Preoperational (2 to 7 years), Concrete Operations (7 to 12 years), and Formal Operations (12 years and up). Therefore, the correct order is C.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The preoperational stage, according to Piaget, is the stage between the ages of 2-7 where a child learns to use language to represent objects and ideas in the world around them, but they still lack logical reasoning abilities. The sensorimotor stage is the stage from birth to 2 years where infants learn to coordinate their sensory experiences with their motor actions. The concrete operational stage is from 7-11 years old and is characterized by more logical thought processes. The formal operational stage is from 11 years old and up and is characterized by abstract reasoning.

Question 16

Which type of thought does not begin until the stage of formal operational thought?
A)Thinking about what is possible
B)Thinking about what is logical
C)Thinking about whether an object exists when it is out of sight
D)Thinking about only one feature of an object rather than taking all features into consideration

Accepted Answer

Formal operational thought, which typically begins around age 11, involves the ability to think abstractly and consider possibilities, rather than just concrete realities.

Question 17

A seven-year-old is asked to imagine he has a third eye,which could be placed anywhere on the body.When asked where he would like to place the extra eye,the seven-year-old is likely to say
A)"Between my other two eyes."
B)"On my back."
C)"In the palm of my hand."
D)"In my stomach."

Accepted Answer

At the age of seven, children are still developing abstract thinking and are likely to choose a location that is familiar and makes sense to them, such as between their existing eyes.

Question 18

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)centration.
B)object permanence.
C)conservation.
D)reversibility.

Accepted Answer

Conservation is the understanding that even if the appearance of an object changes, its properties remain the same. This is a key concept in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which suggests that children develop the ability to conserve gradually during the concrete operational stage of cognitive development. Centration refers to the tendency of young children to focus on only one aspect of a situation at a time, while object permanence is the understanding that objects exist even when they are out of sight. Reversibility refers to the ability to mentally reverse an action.

Question 19

Karla understands her world by grasping,sucking,and physically handling objects in her path.Karla is in Piaget's __________ stage of development.
A)formal operational
B)preoperational
C)sensorimotor
D)concrete operational

Accepted Answer

The sensorimotor stage is the first stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory where infants explore their environment through their sensory and motor experiences. This stage typically occurs from birth to 2 years old. Karla's behavior of grasping, sucking, and physically handling objects shows that she is in the sensorimotor stage.

Question 20

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 is the term used to describe a child's inability to see the world through anyone else's eyes except his or her own. This is a common developmental stage that children go through, usually between the ages of 2 and 7.

Quiz 10: D: Human Development

Miss Johnson gave Mark and Tia equal sized lumps of clay.Tia immediately rolled hers into a long shape.Mark cried and complained that Tia had received more clay.Mark's behaviour represents

Yvette is able to sort a set of objects into organized groupings of size,colour,and shape.According to Piaget,Yvette would be in what stage of development?

An inability to perform conservation tasks is associated with the stage,whereas children lacking in object permanence would be in the stage.

Billy is having a hard time understanding that the amount of water in a short,wide cup is the same as the identical amount of water in a tall,very thin cup.Billy is struggling with what type of task?

According to Piaget,egocentrism involves

According to Piaget,egocentrism is to as conservation is to .

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

A characteristic that first shows up in the formal operational stage is

When her older brother hides behind the sofa,Carmen looks behind the sofa to find him.Carmen has developed

In Piaget's theory,the stage of cognitive development between seven and 11 years of age,in which an individual becomes capable of logical thought processes but is not yet capable of abstract thinking,is the __________ stage.

Which of Jean Piaget's stages of cognitive development is characterized by abstract thinking and the creation of theories?

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

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?

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

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

Which type of thought does not begin until the stage of formal operational thought?

A seven-year-old is asked to imagine he has a third eye,which could be placed anywhere on the body.When asked where he would like to place the extra eye,the seven-year-old is likely to say

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

Karla understands her world by grasping,sucking,and physically handling objects in her path.Karla is in Piaget's __________ stage of development.

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