Middle Childhood Dev. Overview

Piaget's Concrete Operational stage is characterized by ________ thought.

• logical

• abstract

• random

• egocentric

Children in Piaget's Concrete Operational stage are (more/less) egocentric.

• less

• more

• equally

• not

Which of the following is understood by children in Piaget's Concrete Operational stage?

• Conservation

• Abstract reasoning

• Hypothetical thinking

• None of the above

Piaget & Kohlberg studied moral development, focusing on the shift from rules to _______ and intent.

• reasoning

• punishment

• obedience

• consequences

As memory and information processing develop, ________, memory capacity, and metacognition grow.

• selective attention

• motor skills

• language acquisition

• emotional regulation

As memory and information processing develop, selective attention, ________, and metacognition grow.

• memory capacity

• visual acuity

• motor skills

• language comprehension

As memory and information processing develop, selective attention, memory capacity, and ________ grow.

• metacognition

• reflexes

• height

• appetite

According to Sternberg, which of the following is NOT one of the three types of intelligence?

• Analytical

• Creative

• Practical

• Emotional

According to Gardner, intelligence is best described as ______ intelligences.

• multiple

• single

• unified

• fixed

According to the information provided, what is one benefit of bilingualism?

• It reduces vocabulary

• It boosts cognitive flexibility

• It limits language skills

• It has no effect on cognition