Quiz on Intellectual & Language Development

What does Intellectual Development refer to?

• Growth of physical abilities

• Growth of social skills

• Growth of cognitive abilities

• Growth of emotional skills

Which of the following is a principle of Intellectual & Language Development?

• Random Development

• Sequential Development

• Unpredictable Development

• Static Development

What is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?

• Skills a child can achieve with guidance

• Skills unrelated to cognitive development

• Skills a child can achieve independently

• Skills a child cannot achieve at all

According to Piaget, which stage involves learning through senses and actions?

• Concrete Operational

• Preoperational

• Sensorimotor

• Formal Operational

What does B.F. Skinner's Behaviorist Theory emphasize?

• Social interaction

• Cognitive exploration

• Imitation and reinforcement

• Innate language ability

What is a key concept of Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory?

• Development is static

• Language is learned through genetics

• Scaffolding

• Cognitive development is solely individual

Which activity is recommended to promote language development?

• Solitary play

• Playing video games

• Reading books aloud

• Watching television

What is one method of assessing language development?

• Musical assessments

• Physical fitness tests

• Artistic evaluations

• Standardized Assessments

What does the term 'scaffolding' refer to?

• Ignoring child’s needs

• Independent learning

• Building physical structures

• Support provided by adults

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive activity?

• Matching games

• Singing songs

• Sorting activities

• Puzzles