#1
Which of the following is NOT a stage of motor development according to Piaget's theory?
Sensorimotor stage
Preoperational stage
Concrete operational stage
Formal operational stage
#2
Which of the following is a key concept in the motor development theory proposed by Arnold Gesell?
Zone of proximal development
Maturation
Sociocultural context
Information processing
#3
According to Piaget, which stage of cognitive development is characterized by the ability to mentally represent objects and events?
Sensorimotor stage
Preoperational stage
Concrete operational stage
Formal operational stage
#4
According to Gesell's maturation theory, which factor primarily drives motor development?
Genetic predispositions
Social interactions
Cultural practices
Environmental factors
#5
According to the dynamic systems theory, motor development is influenced by:
Biological maturation only
Environmental factors only
Both biological maturation and environmental factors
Genetic factors only
#6
Which motor development theory emphasizes the role of perception and action in development?
Gesell's maturation theory
Information processing theory
Ecological systems theory
Dynamic systems theory
#7
In the ecological systems theory, the microsystem refers to:
Immediate surroundings that directly influence development
Society and culture
Interactions between different systems
Genetic predispositions
#8
According to the information processing theory, motor development involves:
Sequential and linear changes in behavior
Biologically driven changes
Gradual improvements in memory and processing speed
Environmental influences only
#9
Which perspective of motor development emphasizes the role of social interactions and cultural factors?
Ecological systems theory
Information processing theory
Dynamic systems theory
Sociocultural perspective
#10
Which theory suggests that motor development progresses through a series of invariant, genetically determined stages?
Ecological systems theory
Information processing theory
Dynamic systems theory
Maturational perspective
#11
Who proposed the theory of motor development known as the maturational perspective?
Arnold Gesell
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Urie Bronfenbrenner
#12
What does the term 'neuroconstructivist approach' in motor development theory imply?
Motor skills are solely determined by genetics
Motor skills emerge through the interaction of neural and environmental influences
Motor development occurs in discrete stages
Motor development is primarily influenced by cultural factors
#13
Who proposed the theory of motor development known as the developmental systems perspective?
Arnold Gesell
Jean Piaget
Esther Thelen
Urie Bronfenbrenner
#14
Who is known for proposing the 'developmental systems perspective' in motor development theory?
Arnold Gesell
Jean Piaget
Esther Thelen
Urie Bronfenbrenner