Cognitive Development Quiz

What is the neuroconstructivist view of brain development?

• Environmental experiences have no impact

• Biological processes and environmental experiences influence brain development

• Brain development is fixed and unchangeable

• Genes solely determine brain wiring

What is myelination?

• The process by which the axon becomes covered with fat cells

• The release of neurotransmitters

• The formation of synapses between neurons

• The process of neuron cell division

Which brain structure is primarily involved in emotional processing?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Corpus callosum

• Hippocampus

• Limbic system

What does Piaget's theory suggest about adolescents?

• They are not capable of logical thought

• They do not develop cognitive skills

• They are motivated to understand their world

• They rely solely on external guidance

What is the first stage of Piaget's cognitive development?

• Sensorimotor

• Concrete Operational

• Formal Operational

• Preoperational

What is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?

• The process of brain cell generation

• The range of tasks an individual can master alone

• The range of tasks too difficult to master without help

• The stage of cognitive development in early childhood

What is egocentrism in adolescents characterized by?

• Complete understanding of others' feelings

• Indifference to others' opinions

• Heightened self-consciousness

• A lack of self-awareness

What is the 'Imaginary Audience' concept?

• The belief that they are unique and invulnerable

• The belief that they are constantly being observed

• The belief that their feelings are universally understood

• The belief that others are not interested in them

What is the primary function of neurotransmitters?

• To form synapses

• To create new neurons

• To carry information across synaptic gaps

• To insulate axons

What is the role of the prefrontal cortex during adolescence?

• It regulates emotional intensity and rewards

• It is responsible for immediate rewards only

• It has no impact on decision-making

• It is fully developed