Infant Development & Theories

What is the age range for the Sensorimotor Stage in Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development?

• Birth to 2 years

• 2 to 7 years

• 7 to 11 years

• 12 and up

During which stage of Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development does a child typically develop the ability to perform operations mentally?

• Sensorimotor Stage

• Preoperational Stage

• Concrete Operational Stage

• Formal Operational Stage

At what age does the Formal Operational Stage begin according to Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development?

• 2 years

• 7 years

• 11 years

• 12 years

Which stage in Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development is characterized by symbolic thinking and egocentrism?

• Sensorimotor Stage

• Preoperational Stage

• Concrete Operational Stage

• Formal Operational Stage

What is one of the benefits of effective language development in children?

• Promotes social interaction

• Decreases cognitive development

• Reduces self-expression

• Lowers self-esteem

How does effective language development impact literacy in children?

• Enhances literacy

• Diminishes literacy

• Has no effect on literacy

• Complicates literacy

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective language development?

• Improves self-esteem

• Aides self-expression

• Promotes social isolation

• Improves cognitive development

What is language development?

• The process by which children learn to read and write during early childhood.

• The process by which children come to understand and communicate language during early childhood.

• The process by which children develop motor skills during early childhood.

• The process by which children learn mathematics during early childhood.

What is the critical event for Erikson's Trust vs Mistrust stage?

• Feeding

• Walking

• Talking

• Playing

According to Erikson, what is the outcome if social interaction inspires trust in infants?

• They feel confident in exploring their world.

• They become fearful of their surroundings.

• They develop a sense of independence.

• They rely solely on their caregivers.