Cognitive Development and Learning Theories Quiz

Test your knowledge on cognitive development with questions about Piaget, Vygotsky, social learning theory, and more! Find out how much you know about schemas, stages, and key concepts.

#1

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which stage occurs during infancy?

Sensorimotor stage
Concrete operational stage
Formal operational stage
Preoperational stage
#2

Who proposed the social learning theory, emphasizing the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling?

Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Erik Erikson
#3

In operant conditioning, what is reinforcement?

Decreasing the likelihood of a behavior
Increasing the likelihood of a behavior
Punishing a behavior
Ignoring a behavior
#4

What is the term for the process of adjusting existing schemas to accommodate new information?

Assimilation
Accommodation
Equilibration
Cognitive dissonance
#5

According to Jean Piaget, what is object permanence?

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched.
The ability to recognize oneself in a mirror.
The concept of conservation, such as understanding that the volume of liquid remains the same despite changes in its container.
The ability to mentally manipulate and transform objects.
#6

What is the term for the process of incorporating new information into existing schemas?

Assimilation
Accommodation
Equilibration
Cognitive dissonance
#7

Who is known for the theory of cognitive development that highlights the zone of proximal development?

Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Albert Bandura
Erik Erikson
#8

What is the primary focus of the information processing theory of cognitive development?

The role of social interactions in learning
The influence of genetics on intelligence
How individuals acquire, store, and use information
The impact of emotions on cognitive processes
#9

Which theorist proposed the theory of cognitive development known as the 'stages of moral development'?

Jean Piaget
Lawrence Kohlberg
Lev Vygotsky
Sigmund Freud
#10

Which learning theory emphasizes the role of internal mental processes and cognitive structures?

Behaviorism
Constructivism
Social learning theory
Connectionism
#11

Which theorist is associated with the concept of 'schemas' in cognitive development?

Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Erik Erikson

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