3.3 Cognitive Development Quiz

During which of Piaget’s stages do children develop the ability to think logically about concrete events?

• Sensorimotor

• Preoperational

• Concrete Operational

• Formal Operational

What is the key cognitive milestone of the sensorimotor stage?

• Object permanence

• Egocentrism

• Abstract reasoning

• Conservation

In the preoperational stage, children struggle with which cognitive concept in particular?

• Hypothetical thinking

• Conservation

• Reflexes

• Problem-solving

What does the concept of 'theory of mind' refer to?

• The ability to solve abstract problems

• The understanding that others have thoughts, feelings, and perspectives different from one’s own

• The realization that objects continue to exist even when out of sight

• The ability to grasp logical rules

Which of the following best describes the concrete operational stage?

• Mastery of hypothetical thinking and problem-solving

• Understanding of conservation and logical reasoning in concrete scenarios

• Reliance on reflexive behaviors and sensory input

• The development of egocentric thinking

At what stage do adolescents begin to think about abstract and hypothetical scenarios?

• Sensorimotor

• Preoperational

• Concrete Operational

• Formal Operational

Lev Vygotsky emphasized the role of what factor in cognitive development?

• Genetics

• Biological maturation

• Social interaction

• Reflexive behavior

According to Piaget, what is assimilation?

• Adjusting existing schemas to incorporate new information

• The belief that one’s perspective is shared by everyone else

• Incorporating new experiences into existing schemas

• The process of transitioning between cognitive stages

According to Jonathan Haidt’s theory, what primarily drives moral judgments during adolescence?

• Logical reasoning

• Social norms and conformity

• Quick, gut-level intuitions

• Concrete operational thinking

Which term refers to the ability to reason speedily and abstractly, which tends to decrease with age?

• Crystallized intelligence

• Fluid intelligence

• Theory of mind

• Cognitive flexibility