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WorksheetsCognitive Development
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Psychologists study cognitive development in infants through milestones like language acquisition and object permanence. Another key metric is habituation, which is best described as:
The ability to mimic facial expressions
A decline in interest or reaction after a stimulus becomes familiar
The distress shown when a primary caregiver leaves the room
The physical growth of neural pathways in the cerebral cortex
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of Jean Piaget's research?
The impact of social and cultural influences on learning
The development of cognitive abilities in children
The role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior
The unconscious mind and its influence on personality
Which of the following best describes the function of a schema in cognitive psychology?
A detailed, photographic memory of a specific event
The ability to solve complex mathematical problems without the use of a calculator
A learned behavior that is automatically performed in response to a specific stimulus
A mental framework that organizes and interprets information about the world
Shannon, the Johnson's newest baby, learned to call the family cat a “key-key.” Shannon's parents were surprised when she pointed to a skunk in the backyard and called it a “key-key.” What concept is best being illustrated in Shannon's case?
Assimilation
Accommodation
After Luke's father hides his teddy bear under a blanket, he does not attempt to retrieve it, believing it is gone. Which stage of Piaget's does Luke belong to?
Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
Jorge's dad cut his hot dog into two pieces and his brother's into six pieces. Jorge does not get upset because he knows that even though it might look like his brother has more, they are both eating the same amount of food. Which concept does Jorge's case best illustrate?
Object permanence
Conservation
Egocentrism
Pretend play
Although both glasses contain the same amount of milk, 4-year-old Sally mistakenly believes that her short, wide glass contains less milk than her brother’s tall, narrow glass. Which stage of Piaget's does Sally belong to?
Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
Billy believes grass grows out of the ground to protect him if he falls when he is playing outside. Which concept is best illustrated in Billy's case?
Object permanence
Conservation
Egocentrism
Mathematical transformations
Beatriz and Bailey’s teacher ask if they know who is running for president and they each respond correctly. However, when the teacher asks about possible outcomes if a particular candidate were to be elected, the girls cannot think of an answer. Which stage do Beatriz and Bailey most likely belong to?
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
Bryant is planning to ask his mom if he can borrow her car tonight. He is thinking about all of the possible reasons she might say for not allowing him use the car, and planning a logical reply to each of these possible objections. Which stage does Bryant belong to?
Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
