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According to Piaget, which stage of cognitive development occurs from birth to about 2 years old?

Sensorimotor

Explanation

Infants develop through sensory experiences and motor actions.

Who proposed the sociocultural theory of cognitive development?

Lev Vygotsky

Explanation

Cognitive development is heavily influenced by social interactions.

Which of the following is a key concept in Piaget's theory of cognitive development that refers to the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched?

Object permanence

Explanation

Realization that objects exist independently of perception.

Who proposed the theory of 'cognitive development as a sequence of hierarchical stages'?

Jean Piaget

Explanation

Children progress through distinct stages of cognitive development.

Which term describes the tendency to focus on only one aspect of a situation and ignore other relevant aspects?

Centration

Explanation

Focusing on a single aspect, neglecting others.

Who proposed the theory of 'zone of proximal development'?

Lev Vygotsky

Explanation

The difference between what a learner can do alone versus with assistance.

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

Accommodation

Explanation

Modifying mental structures to fit new experiences.

In which stage of Piaget's theory does abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning develop?

Formal operational

Explanation

Adolescents can think logically about abstract concepts.

Which of the following is NOT a component of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?

Social intelligence

Explanation

Sternberg's theory includes analytical, creative, and practical intelligence.

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Who is known for proposing the concept of 'cognitive development through stages of moral reasoning'?

Lawrence Kohlberg

Explanation

Stages of moral reasoning development from childhood to adulthood.

#11

According to Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, which type of intelligence pertains to understanding oneself?

Intrapersonal intelligence

Explanation

Ability to understand one's own emotions, goals, and motivations.

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Which cognitive bias refers to the tendency to search for, interpret, or prioritize information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses?

Confirmation bias

Explanation

Seeking evidence that supports existing beliefs.

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Who proposed the concept of 'zone of proximal development'?

Lev Vygotsky

Explanation

The range of tasks a child can do with assistance.

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Which theory suggests that cognitive development is a result of interactions with biological factors and environmental influences?

Information processing theory

Explanation

Views the mind as a computer processing information.

#15

What does the term 'egocentrism' refer to in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

The inability to understand another person's perspective

Explanation

Difficulty perceiving things from another's point of view.

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Who introduced the concept of 'scaffolding' in the context of cognitive development?

Lev Vygotsky

Explanation

Support provided by a knowledgeable person or tool to aid learning.

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Who proposed the theory of 'cognitive development as information processing'?

Jean Piaget

Explanation

Conceptualizing cognition as a system processing information.

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Who introduced the concept of 'sensory memory', 'short-term memory', and 'long-term memory' in the information processing model of memory?

Alan Baddeley

Explanation

The structure of memory including temporary and long-lasting storage.

Cognitive Development and Thinking Quiz

According to Piaget, which stage of cognitive development occurs from birth to about 2 years old?

Who proposed the sociocultural theory of cognitive development?

Which of the following is a key concept in Piaget's theory of cognitive development that refers to the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched?

Who proposed the theory of 'cognitive development as a sequence of hierarchical stages'?

Which term describes the tendency to focus on only one aspect of a situation and ignore other relevant aspects?

Who proposed the theory of 'zone of proximal development'?

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

In which stage of Piaget's theory does abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning develop?

Which of the following is NOT a component of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?

Who is known for proposing the concept of 'cognitive development through stages of moral reasoning'?

According to Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, which type of intelligence pertains to understanding oneself?

Which cognitive bias refers to the tendency to search for, interpret, or prioritize information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses?

Who proposed the concept of 'zone of proximal development'?

Which theory suggests that cognitive development is a result of interactions with biological factors and environmental influences?

What does the term 'egocentrism' refer to in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Who introduced the concept of 'scaffolding' in the context of cognitive development?

Who proposed the theory of 'cognitive development as information processing'?

Who introduced the concept of 'sensory memory', 'short-term memory', and 'long-term memory' in the information processing model of memory?

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