Unit 4.3 Jean Piaget Cognitive Development Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive activity?

• Developing models and concepts

• Figuring out how the world works

• Storing and retrieving knowledge

• Watching TV

According to the text, how do children think compared to adults?

• Exactly the same

• More logically

• Differently

• More emotionally

What is the main theme of the document?

• Emotional intelligence

• Cognitive errors in children

• Language acquisition

• Physical growth

What does accommodation involve in cognitive development?

• Using existing schemas for new experiences

• Creating new schemas or altering existing ones

• Ignoring new information

• Reinforcing existing schemas

In the context of cognitive development, what is a schema?

• A type of animal

• A mental framework for organizing information

• A physical structure in the brain

• A learning disability

What is the typical age range for the Concrete operational stage?

• Birth to nearly 2 years

• About 2 to about 6 or 7 years

• About 7 to 11 years

• About 12 through adulthood

At what age range does the Formal operational stage occur?

• Birth to nearly 2 years

• About 2 to about 6 or 7 years

• About 7 to 11 years

• About 12 through adulthood

Which stage involves abstract reasoning?

• Sensorimotor

• Preoperational

• Concrete operational

• Formal operational

What is the main focus of the Sensorimotor stage?

• Abstract reasoning

• Logical thinking about concrete events

• Experiencing the world through senses and actions

• Representing things with words and images

What is the purpose of the "Theory of Mind" in social interactions?

• To understand others' thoughts and perspectives.

• To calculate distances.

• To memorize historical dates.

• To improve physical endurance.