#1
Which of the following is NOT a stage of motor development according to Piaget's theory?
Formal operational stage
ExplanationDoes not pertain to motor development stages.
#2
Which of the following is a key concept in the motor development theory proposed by Arnold Gesell?
Maturation
ExplanationCentral to Gesell's theory.
#3
According to Piaget, which stage of cognitive development is characterized by the ability to mentally represent objects and events?
Preoperational stage
ExplanationFeatures symbolic representation of objects.
#4
According to Gesell's maturation theory, which factor primarily drives motor development?
Genetic predispositions
ExplanationGenetics as primary driver of development.
#5
According to the dynamic systems theory, motor development is influenced by:
Both biological maturation and environmental factors
ExplanationIntegration of biological and environmental influences.
#6
Which motor development theory emphasizes the role of perception and action in development?
Dynamic systems theory
ExplanationFocuses on perception-action coupling.
#7
In the ecological systems theory, the microsystem refers to:
Immediate surroundings that directly influence development
ExplanationImmediate environmental influences.
#8
According to the information processing theory, motor development involves:
Gradual improvements in memory and processing speed
ExplanationFocuses on cognitive aspects of motor development.
#9
Which perspective of motor development emphasizes the role of social interactions and cultural factors?
Sociocultural perspective
ExplanationEmphasizes cultural and social influences.
#10
Which theory suggests that motor development progresses through a series of invariant, genetically determined stages?
Maturational perspective
ExplanationStages predetermined by genetics.
#11
Who proposed the theory of motor development known as the maturational perspective?
Arnold Gesell
ExplanationInitiated the concept of maturation.
#12
What does the term 'neuroconstructivist approach' in motor development theory imply?
Motor skills emerge through the interaction of neural and environmental influences
ExplanationIntegration of neural and environmental factors in skill development.
#13
Who proposed the theory of motor development known as the developmental systems perspective?
Esther Thelen
ExplanationIntroduced focus on developmental systems.
#14
Who is known for proposing the 'developmental systems perspective' in motor development theory?
Esther Thelen
ExplanationAssociated with developmental systems perspective.