#1
Which of the following is a primary stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
Integrity vs. Despair
Preoperational
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Generativity vs. Stagnation
#2
What is the concept of object permanence in cognitive development?
The ability to understand that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight
The ability to distinguish between different objects
The tendency to focus on only one aspect of a problem
The ability to mentally manipulate and rotate objects
#3
According to Piaget, in the sensorimotor stage, what is the key developmental achievement?
Logical reasoning
Object permanence
Abstract thinking
Formal operational thought
#4
What is the term for the mental process of rearranging and transforming information?
Encoding
Decoding
Cognitive restructuring
Cognitive processing
#5
According to the information processing model, what is the role of attention in cognitive functioning?
It helps in storing information in long-term memory
It filters and selects information for further processing
It facilitates motor coordination
It is unrelated to cognitive processes
#6
In the conservation task, what aspect of cognitive development is being assessed?
Memory
Spatial awareness
Object permanence
Understanding quantity remains the same despite changes in appearance
#7
According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, what is the zone of proximal development (ZPD)?
The stage when a child develops a sense of identity
The range of tasks a child can perform with the help of a more knowledgeable person
The period when children are most influenced by their peers
The stage when abstract thinking fully develops
#8
What is the concept of seriation in cognitive development?
The ability to understand the conservation of quantity
The ability to order items along a quantitative dimension
The process of assimilating new information into existing schemas
The stage when children develop a sense of identity
#9
Which of the following is a key aspect of formal operational thought in Piaget's theory?
Concrete thinking
Abstract reasoning
Preoperational thought
Sensorimotor intelligence
#10
What does the term 'scaffolding' refer to in Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development?
The process of breaking down complex tasks into simpler steps
The temporary support provided by a knowledgeable person to help a learner achieve a task
The cognitive structure that organizes information in memory
The development of abstract thinking in adolescence
#11
What is deductive reasoning?
Reasoning from specific observations to make generalizations
Reasoning from general principles to reach a specific conclusion
Making decisions based on intuition and emotions
Evaluating arguments based on personal beliefs
#12
Which cognitive skill involves the ability to inhibit one's own responses?
Working memory
Cognitive flexibility
Executive function
Metacognition
#13
What is the main focus of information processing theory in cognitive development?
The role of social interactions in learning
The development of language skills
The step-by-step process of cognitive development and problem-solving
The influence of genetics on intelligence
#14
What is the term for the ability to understand and control one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors?
Cognitive flexibility
Emotional intelligence
Executive function
Sociocultural competence
#15
In the context of cognitive development, what is the concept of 'theory of mind'?
The ability to understand and control one's emotions
The ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others
The process of breaking down complex tasks into simpler steps
The development of motor skills in early childhood