Understanding Cognitive Development and Reasoning

The video features Jacob Run Ellis interviewing four-year-old Landon to explore cognitive development stages. Through various experiments and questions, Landon's understanding of egocentrism, moral reasoning, and conservation is assessed. The video highlights Landon's egocentric responses, his ability to reason beyond preconventional moral stages, and his struggle with conservation concepts, aligning with Piaget's pre-operational stage of development.

What did Landon say when asked if his sister Alyssa had any siblings?

• No, she has a cousin.

• Yes, she has a sister.

• No, she doesn't have any siblings.

• Yes, she has a brother.

Why did Landon think the sun is hot?

• Because it is warm.

• Because it is bright.

• Because it is yellow.

• Because it is far away.

In the story of Jimmy and Alice, who broke more glasses?

• Neither broke any glasses

• Both broke the same number

• Alice

• Jimmy

What was Landon's response to whether the man should have stolen the medicine?

• No, because he could buy it later.

• Yes, because it was free.

• Yes, because he needed it.

• No, because stealing is wrong.

What did Landon conclude about the two glasses of water after one was poured into a bigger container?

• Both have the same amount of water.

• The bigger container has more water.

• The water disappeared.

• The smaller glass has more water.

How did Landon perceive the length of the strings when one was moved?

• The moved string was shorter.

• The moved string was longer.

• The strings changed color.

• Both strings were the same length.

What did Landon think about the amount of sand when one ball was flattened?

• The sand disappeared.

• Both had the same amount.

• The flattened sand had more.

• The flattened sand had less.

What stage of cognitive development is Landon in according to Piaget's theory?

• Sensorimotor

• Pre-operational

• Concrete operational

• Formal operational

What is egocentrism as demonstrated by Landon?

• Understanding others' perspectives.

• Seeing things only from one's own point of view.

• Sharing toys with others.

• Being able to solve complex problems.

What did Landon's response to the Heinz dilemma suggest about his moral reasoning?

• He does not understand moral reasoning.

• He is at the postconventional level.

• He is at the conventional level.

• He is at the preconventional level.