Chapter 6 child development

Mental maps of information that children develop about things are called what?

• Reminders

• Blueprints

• Maps

• Schemas

A child’s schema for a truck includes:

• Sails, mast and anchor

• Wings, propellers, and cockpit

• Wheels, engine, and cargo

• Tracks, coal, and steam

When a child verifies new information and compares it to what is in an existing schema, what are they doing?

• Assimilation

• Accommodation

• Imitation

• Exploration

When new information doesn’t fit in an existing schema and an adult provides feedback, the child forms a new schema for the new information. What is this called?

• Assimilation

• Accommodation

• Imitation

• Exploration

What is the kind of learning that just happens?

• Incidental learning

• Explicit learning

• Rote learning

• Structured learning

What kind of learning and mental skill is it when an infant grabs, pushes and pulls the handle several times before getting it open.

• Implicit

• Memorization

• Repetition

• Trial and error

An infant who knows that when teddy is under the bed teddy is still here has developed what mental concept?

• Object permanence

• Spatial awareness

• Temporal awareness

• Emotional intelligence

A 14-month-old infant who remembers what button turns on the TV after being shown 3 hours prior is displaying what mental skill?

• Problem solving

• Imitation

• Memory recall

• Exploration

What helps an infant remember something?

• Distraction and Sleep

• Reminders and Repetition

• Ignorance and Demonstration

• Learning and Laughing

Why is measuring intelligence in infants difficult?

• Lack of verbal communication

• High energy levels

• Constant sleep

• Rapid growth