Psychology Development Quiz

At what age do children develop object permanence?

• 0-2 years

• 2-7 years

• 7-12 years

• 12+ years

Which part of the brain controls physical skills and motor commands?

• Cerebellum

• Forebrain

• Midbrain

• Medulla

What is one of the main characteristic of the pre-operational stage according to Piaget's theory?

• Symbolic play and thinking

• Hypothetico-deductive reasoning

• Use of concrete objects to apply rules

• Grasping and sucking

What is the function of the Medulla in the brain?

• Controls physical skills and motor commands

• Plays a role in simple movement and sleep

• Connects the brain to the spinal cord

• Controls involuntary responses

Which term refers to mental packets of information made up from past experiences?

• Assimilation

• Accommodation

• Equilibrium

• Schema

What is the main characteristic of the Concrete operational stage according to Piaget's theory?

• Symbolic play and thinking

• Hypothetico-deductive reasoning

• Use of concrete objects to apply rules

• Grasping and sucking

What is the main characteristic of the Formal operational stage according to Piaget's theory?

• Symbolic play and thinking

• Hypothetico-deductive reasoning

• Use of concrete objects to apply rules

• Grasping and sucking

What is the main purpose of discovery learning according to Piaget's theory?

• To provide new experiences and a stimulating environment

• To focus on individualized learning

• To provide concrete materials for manipulation

• To develop abstract thought

What is the main criticism of Piaget's theory?

• Lack of supporting evidence

• Lack of practical applications

• Lack of validity

• Lack of comprehensive research methods

What did Gopnik find?

• Younger children were not as egocentric as Piaget thought

• Older children are more egocentric than Piaget thought

• Piaget's findings were supported by their study

• Younger children understand object permanence quicker than Piaget thought.