Ch. 9 145

Which of the following is NOT a key concept of Piaget's preoperational stage?

• Egocentrism

• Causality

• Object permanence

• Mental blinders

Which concept is related to Vygotsky's views of early childhood development?

• Conservation

• Scaffolding and zone of proximal development

• Classical conditioning

• Reflexive responses

What are the topics discussed in Chapter 09 regarding the cognitive development of early childhood children?

• The effects of nutrition and exercise on early childhood development

• The impacts of a highly academic preschool education, Head Start, and television programming on preschoolers

• The role of parental involvement in early childhood learning

• The influence of peer interaction on social development in early childhood

Which concept related to cognitive development is discussed in Chapter 09?

• Social attachment theories

• Theory of mind, false beliefs, and the appearance-reality distinction

• The stages of language acquisition

• The importance of play in learning and development

What is one of the learning objectives of Chapter 09?

• Describe the stages of sleep in adolescents.

• Summarize memory for past events and the use of rehearsal in early childhood.

• Discuss the impact of technology on attention spans.

• Explain the dietary needs of toddlers.

Which aspect of language development is covered in the learning objectives of Chapter 09?

• The evolution of language in ancient civilizations.

• The impact of bilingualism on cognitive development.

• Outline how an understanding of the rules of grammar develops in early childhood.

• The role of language in social interactions among teenagers.

What is a common misconception about children having imaginary playmates?

• It is a sign of advanced cognitive abilities.

• It indicates high social skills.

• It is a sign of loneliness or psychological problems.

• It suggests a lack of real playmates.

What do two-year-olds tend to believe about their parents' knowledge of events?

• Parents cannot understand anything that happens to them.

• Parents are aware of everything that is happening to them, even when they are not present.

• Parents only know what they are told directly.

• Parents are unaware of their daily activities.

What may be considered a perfectly good explanation for a 3-year-old according to the text?

• Because it's a rule.

• Because Mommy wants me to.

• Because it's scientifically proven.

• Because I said so.

According to the text, what influences children's levels of intelligence?

• Their genetic makeup only

• Their early learning experiences

• Their friends' intelligence levels

• The number of books they read