Cognitive and Developmental Psychology Quiz

What is the main focus of cognitive development?

• Physical strength

• Speech therapy

• Thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving

• Emotional attachment

A baby who looks for a toy after it is hidden under a blanket is showing:

• Egocentrism

• Conservation

• Object permanence

• Symbolic play

Around what age do most children begin to walk independently?

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 12 months

• 24 months

Which of these happens in the preoperational stage?

• Understanding conservation

• Abstract reasoning

• Symbolic thinking and pretend play

• Hypothetical reasoning

A child learns that pouring water into a taller glass does not change the amount of water. This is called:

• Egocentrism

• Conservation

• Object permanence

• Parallel play

What is an example of a fine motor skill?

• Climbing stairs

• Hopping on one foot

• Drawing with crayons

• Running fast

What is an example of a gross motor skill?

• Tying shoes

• Cutting paper

• Walking

• Buttoning a coat

Which stage of development includes the use of logic with concrete objects but not abstract thinking?

• Sensorimotor

• Preoperational

• Concrete operational

• Formal operational

Which of these describes the formal operational stage?

• Learning through senses

• Symbolic play and egocentrism

• Using abstract and hypothetical thinking

• Parallel play

What term describes a child’s strong emotional bond with their caregiver?

• Independence

• Attachment

• Conservation

• Accommodation