Development Theories Quiz

What does Jean Piaget's theory primarily focus on?

• Cultural differences

• Peer interaction

• Language development

• Predetermined stages

According to Vygotsky, what has a dramatic effect on development?

• Object permanence

• Logical reasoning

• Cultural differences

• Sensory experiences

What is a key characteristic of the birth to 2 years stage?

• Understanding conservation

• Inductive logic

• Logical thinking

• Object permanence

What do infants learn about their actions during the birth to 2 years stage?

• They can think logically

• They can cause things to happen

• They can understand cultural norms

• They can manipulate language

What concept do children begin to understand between 7 to 11 years?

• Cognitive conflicts

• Sensory experiences

• Object permanence

• Conservation

What is assimilation in Piaget's theory?

• Incorporating new information

• Creating new schemas

• Understanding cultural differences

• Balancing cognitive conflicts

What does accommodation involve?

• Ignoring new information

• Modifying existing schemas

• Passive absorption of information

• Logical reasoning

What role does Piaget assign to children in the learning process?

• Cultural interpreters

• Language experts

• Little scientists

• Passive learners

What is emphasized in Vygotsky's theory?

• Peer interaction

• Sensory experiences

• More knowledgeable others

• Inductive logic

What is a characteristic of thinking in the 7 to 11 years stage?

• Very concrete

• Highly abstract

• Nonexistent

• Completely illogical