CD Obj. 5.03 Quiz

What does "associative play" involve according to the key terms in cognitive development?

• Children playing independently without any interaction

• Children engaging in mutual activity, requiring social interaction

• Children observing each other without direct interaction

• Children competing against each other in games

Answer explanation

Associative play involves children engaging in mutual activity, requiring social interaction, as they play together and interact with one another.

Imagine Aria is reflecting on her recent interactions and realizes she needs to better understand her reactions and emotions to improve her relationships. Which type of intelligence is she focusing on enhancing?

• Interpersonal intelligence

• Intrapersonal intelligence

• Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

• Logical mathematical intelligence

Answer explanation

Aria is focusing on enhancing her intrapersonal intelligence by reflecting on her reactions and emotions to improve her relationships.

What is the main focus of Maria Montessori's theory?

• Strict discipline and structured learning

• Independence, observation, and following the child

• Group play and social interaction

• Memory enhancement techniques

Answer explanation

Maria Montessori's theory focuses on independence, observation, and following the child, rather than strict discipline or structured learning.

According to Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence theory, how many intelligences compose unique blends in different people?

• Five

• Eight

• Ten

• Twelve

Answer explanation

According to Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence theory, eight intelligences compose unique blends in different people.

What does "naturalist intelligence" primarily involve?

• Ability to play make-believe games

• Ability to use language effectively

• Ability to discriminate among living things and sensitivity to natural world features

• Ability to carry out mathematical operations

Answer explanation

Ability to discriminate among living things and sensitivity to natural world features

What does "Number sense" refer to in the context of key math abilities?

• The ability to perform complex calculations quickly.

• The ability to understand quantities and concepts like more and less.

• The ability to solve algebraic expressions.

• The ability to draw geometric shapes accurately.

Answer explanation

Number sense refers to the ability to understand quantities and concepts like more and less, making it the correct choice in the context of key math abilities.

Imagine Lily and Henry, both aged 5, are playing in a park. According to the Preoperational theory, how do they learn during this activity?

• Through direct instruction and formal education.

• From language and mental images, and by imitating others.

• By developing abstract thinking skills early.

• Through logical reasoning and problem solving.

Answer explanation

From language and mental images, and by imitating others.

What is the primary focus of spatial intelligence?

• The ability to remember dates and historical facts.

• The ability to think in three dimensions and use mental imagery.

• The ability to write creatively and expressively.

• The ability to calculate and use numbers effectively.

Answer explanation

The primary focus of spatial intelligence is the ability to think in three dimensions and use mental imagery.

During a group project, Ethan, Elijah, and Sophia are brainstorming solutions to reduce plastic waste in their school. What does this 'Thinking' process involve according to the context provided?

• Memorizing facts and figures about plastic waste.

• The process of using one's mind to consider or reason about environmental solutions.

• Learning through repetition and drills about recycling methods.

• Developing physical skills through practice of waste management.

Answer explanation

The process of using one's mind to consider or reason about environmental solutions.

What are "symbols" used for, as described in the unpacked content?

• To create artistic drawings and sculptures.

• To convey other ideas and beliefs through gestures, ideas, or visual images.

• To perform mathematical operations.

• To physically build structures and machines.

Answer explanation

To convey other ideas and beliefs through gestures, ideas, or visual images.