Activating background knowledge

Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory involves the understanding of object permanence?

• Preoperational

• Sensorimotor

• Concrete operational

• Formal operational

In which mode of representation do children primarily learn through physical interactions with their environment?

• Iconic

• Enactive

• Symbolic

• Abstract

What is a key characteristic of the preoperational stage in Piaget's theory?

• Logical reasoning

• Abstract thinking

• Egocentric thinking

• Problem-solving with symbols

Which theorist emphasized the importance of social interactions in cognitive development?

• Jerome Bruner

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

• B.F. Skinner

True or False: Bruner identified four stages of cognitive development similar to Piaget.

• True

• False

True or False: Scaffolding involves providing permanent support to learners as they navigate new tasks.

• True

• False

True or False: The symbolic mode of representation develops around the age of seven and involves abstract thinking.

• True

• False

True or False: Cognitive development theories suggest that children are passive recipients of knowledge.

• True

• False

In Vygotsky's theory, what role do "more knowledgeable others" play in a child's learning process?

• They provide all the answers.

• They help facilitate learning within the ZPD.

• They assess the child’s abilities.

• They create competition among peers.

What cognitive ability is primarily developed during the formal operational stage?

• Object permanence

• Logical reasoning

• Symbolic representation

• Abstract thinking