Cognitive Development Theories Quiz

Sociocultural theory explains learning as a:

• Mental process

• Social practice

• Individual activity

• Biological function

Cognitive theory considers learning as dependent on:

• Social interactions

• Cultural tools

• A person's mental processes

• Environmental conditions

Sociocultural theory is more focused on the impact of:

• The human mind

• Environmental cues

• Personal dispositions

• Society

Social cognitive theory considers learning on a more:

• Social level

• Cultural level

• Individual level

• Global level

Social cognitive theory states that learning is dependent on:

• Social interactions only

• Mental processes and society

• Mental processes, environment, and reflection of behavior

• Environmental conditions only

Social cognitive theory is more focused on how one reacts to:

• Social practices

• Cultural norms

• Environmental conditions and personal dispositions

• Societal development

Vygotsky placed more emphasis on the role of what in cognitive development?

• Behavior

• Environment

• Language

• Thought

In Piaget's theory, what kind of speech gradually disappears as children develop social speech?

• Social speech

• Inner speech

• Verbal speech

• External speech

Vygotsky argued that language is an important foundation for:

• Social interactions

• Emotional expression

• Complex cognitive skills

• Physical development

As children get older, self-directed speech becomes:

• Social speech

• Verbal speech

• Silent speech

• External speech