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Understanding Piaget's Cognitive Theory

Authored by Sheralene Dosserie

Education

12th Grade

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Understanding Piaget's Cognitive Theory
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the four stages of Piaget's cognitive development?

Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational.

Preoperational, Abstract, Logical, Reflective

Sensory, Imaginative, Practical, Theoretical

Cognitive, Behavioral, Emotional, Social

2.

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Define accommodation.

The process of forgetting information.

The adjustment of cognitive frameworks; an example is a child learning that not all four-legged animals are dogs.

A type of physical exercise.

A hotel booking.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What characterizes the concrete operational stage?

Magical thinking and lack of understanding of conservation.

Focus on egocentric perspectives and limited social understanding.

Logical thinking and understanding of conservation.

Inability to perform logical operations and think abstractly.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What abilities are developed during the formal operational stage?

Emotional intelligence and empathy

Physical coordination and motor skills

Memory recall and recognition

Abstract thinking, logical reasoning, deductive reasoning, hypothetical thinking, and systematic planning.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Piaget's theory suggest children learn in educational settings?

Children learn by passively receiving information from teachers.

Children learn best by listening to lectures and taking notes.

Children learn primarily through rote memorization and repetition.

Children learn by actively engaging with their environment and constructing knowledge through exploration and interaction.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some strengths of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Its emphasis on developmental stages, the active role of learners, and its influence on educational practices.

It disregards the role of culture in development.

It suggests that learning is a passive process.

It focuses solely on adult learning processes.

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What are some common critiques of Piaget's theory?

Piaget's stages are universally accepted without critique.

Piaget's theory is primarily focused on adult cognitive development.

Piaget's theory emphasizes the role of genetics in development.

underestimating children's abilities, rigidity of developmental stages, lack of consideration for cultural influences, and methodological limitations.

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