Quiz 2 Understanding Cognitive Development and Intelligence

What is cognitive development primarily concerned with?

• Physical growth and motor skills

• How we think, learn, remember, and use information

• Emotional responses and social interactions

• Nutritional needs and dietary habits

Which of the following is an example of a cognitive development skill?

• Running a marathon

• Solving a jigsaw puzzle

• Singing a song

• Painting a picture

How is cognitive development linked to language development?

• Language development hinders cognitive development

• Language plays an important role in processing and retrieving information

• Language development is unrelated to cognitive development

• Language development only affects emotional intelligence

What is the term used to describe the way senses provide constant feedback to the brain?

• Emotional intelligence

• Sensory perception

• Cognitive feedback

• Intellectual response

At what age do children typically begin to recognise familiar faces and voices?

• From 1 month

• From 3 months

• From 6 months

• From 9 months

Which cognitive skill is typically developed between the ages of 2-3 years?

• Recognising and writing own name

• Completing a three-piece puzzle

• Counting accurately to 20 or more

• Playing a board game involving simple rules

What is emotional intelligence?

• The ability to solve mathematical problems

• The ability to recognise emotions and the intentions of others, and to respond appropriately

• The ability to memorise large amounts of information

• The ability to perform physical tasks with precision

Which of the following is a cognitive skill typically developed by children aged 4-5 years?

• Can read and write

• Recognises and writes own name

• Can manage simple calculations without the use of concrete objects

• Can predict what might happen next in a story

At what age do children typically start to enjoy simple jokes?

• 2-3 years

• 3-4 years

• 5-6 years

• 6-7 years

Which cognitive skill is typically developed by children aged 7-11 years?

• Ability to play board games and understand the need for rules

• Ability to complete a 20-piece jigsaw

• Ability to count accurately to 20 or more

• Ability to recognise and write own name