Cognitive Learning Theory

What does cognitivism focus on in the learning process?

• Outer behavior of individuals

• Physical skills development

• Social interactions only

• Inner mental activities

According to Piaget, what is the first stage of cognitive development?

• Concrete operational stage

• Sensorimotor stage

• Formal operational stage

• Pre-operational stage

What is the telegraphic speech stage characterized by?

• Cooing and babbling

• Two-word combinations

• Single word utterances

• Complex sentences

What is the primary role of cognitive development according to Piaget?

• It is irrelevant to learning

• It has no impact on language development

• It only affects social skills

• It influences language development stages

What is assimilation in cognitive learning?

• Fitting new information into existing schemas

• Adjusting existing schemas for new information

• Ignoring new information

• Creating entirely new schemas

At what age does the pre-language stage occur?

• 0-2 years

• 3-10 months

• 2-7 years

• 11-15 years

What is a key principle of cognitive learning theory?

• Language is innate and does not require interaction

• Learning is solely based on repetition

• Children must construct their own understanding

• Children learn passively

What does the formal operational stage involve?

• Logical reasoning and abstract thinking

• Basic motor skills

• Simple language acquisition

• Understanding of physical objects

What is the focus of pedagogical implications in cognitive learning?

• Strict adherence to behaviorist methods

• Memorization without understanding

• Active processing of information

• Passive learning techniques

What is the main characteristic of the concrete operational stage?

• Symbolic thinking

• Cooing and babbling

• Logical grouping of information

• Understanding abstract concepts