Cognitive and Developmental Psychology Quiz

What is the first stage of cognitive development according to Piaget?

• Pre-operational stage

• Sensori-motor stage

• Concrete operational stage

• Formal operational stage

At what age does the concrete operational stage occur?

• Birth to 2 years

• 2 to 7 years

• 7 to 11 years

• 12 years and older

What key ability is developed during the sensori-motor stage?

• Understanding of abstract concepts

• Development of working memory

• Use of deductive reasoning

• Ability to sort objects

In the pre-operational stage, what do children commonly engage in?

• Logical reasoning

• Symbolic play

• Deductive thinking

• Abstract thinking

What cognitive ability do teenagers start to develop in the formal operational stage?

• Egocentrism

• Object permanence

• Deductive reasoning

• Concrete operations

What is the first stage of Erikson's theory?

• Autonomy vs. Shame

• Trust vs. Mistrust

• Initiative vs. Guilt

• Industry vs. Inferiority

According to Erikson, what virtue do children develop in the first stage?

• Purpose

• Love

• Hope

• Care

At what age does the stage of autonomy vs. shame typically occur?

• 0-18 months

• 2-4 years

• 5-8 years

• 13-19 years

What is the main conflict during the initiative vs. guilt stage?

• Trusting others

• Setting goals

• Learning to dress oneself

• Finding love

What virtue is associated with the stage of industry vs. inferiority?

• Hope

• Competence

• Will

• Wisdom