Cognitive Development Theories Quiz

What is the first stage of Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory?

• Sensorimotor

• Pre-operational

• Concrete Operational

• Formal Operational

According to Vygotsky, what is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?

• The area where learning occurs with guidance

• A theory of cognitive control

• A stage of egocentrism

• A method of language acquisition

What role do caregivers play in Bruner's Language Acquisition Support System (LASS)?

• They limit children's language exposure

• They teach grammar rules directly

• They offer scaffolding for language development

• They provide innate language abilities

What concept is central to Chomsky's Nativist Theory?

• Language is solely learned from the environment

• Children learn language through imitation

• Universal Grammar exists across all languages

• Language evolves from social needs

What interesting fact did Vygotsky propose about private speech?

• It is irrelevant to language learning

• It helps children solve problems

• It is a sign of egocentrism

• It hinders cognitive development

What did Tomasello's Social Pragmatic Theory emphasize about language?

• Language is a tool for achieving social goals

• Language acquisition is purely innate

• Language development is unrelated to social interaction

• Children learn language through formal education

What is a fun fact about babies related to Piaget's theory?

• They can understand complex language

• They think the sun follows them

• They learn language through reading

• They do not recognize their caregivers

What is 'motherese' as observed by Bruner?

• Simplified speech used by mothers

• A method of teaching grammar

• A form of egocentric language

• A type of private speech