
Understanding Piaget's Cognitive Theory

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Sheralene Dosserie
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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.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define accommodation and provide an example.
Accommodation refers to the process of forgetting information.
Accommodation is the adjustment of cognitive frameworks; an example is a child learning that not all four-legged animals are dogs.
Accommodation is a type of physical exercise.
An example of accommodation is a hotel booking.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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?
Some strengths of Piaget's theory include 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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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Common critiques of Piaget's theory include underestimating children's abilities, rigidity of developmental stages, lack of consideration for cultural influences, and methodological limitations.
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