Ch. 4 Review

Question 1

1. According to Piaget, development is both continuous and discontinuous. Which aspect of Piagetian theory would be considered a source of discontinuity?

a. Assimilation
b. Accommodation
c. Equilibration
d. Invariant stages

Answer 1

Invariant stages

Question 2

2. Piaget’s theory of cognitive development is comprised of four invariant stages from birth to adolescence. Which is the correct chronology of these stages?

a. Formal operational, preoperational, sensorimotor, and concrete operational

b. Sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational

c. Sensorimotor, concrete operational, formal operational, and preoperational

d. Preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational, and sensorimotor

Answer 2

b. Sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational

Question 3

3. A noted accomplishment during Piaget’s sensorimotor stage is

a. symbolic representation.
b. object permanence.
c. conservation.
d. egocentrism

Answer 3

b. object permanence.