Cognitive development Flashcards
A teacher pours juice for Alice in a tall, narrow glass and for William in a short, squat glass. Although both glasses contain the same amount of juice, Will exclaims, “Hey! No fair! I have less than Alice!”
Which of Piaget’s developmental stages is William in?
Pre-operational; William is old enough to talk but not old enough to have grasped conservation.
True or False
Diego knows that a horse is a large animal with four legs, a tail, and body hair. The first time he sees a cow, he calls it a horse.
The word “horse” fits with Diego’s schema for the characteristics of a cow.
True
Which statement accurately summarizes Vygotsky’s thinking on cognitive development?
There is little relationship between language and cognitive development.
Children learn best when they are left alone to make new discoveries.
Higher mental functions are innate.
Much learning occurs via social interaction.
Much learning occurs via social interaction.
True or False
As Mei sits at a table alone drawing a picture of a house, she says aloud, “First I will draw a square. Now I will add the roof. I will put a chimney on top. Then I will put in some windows.”
Mei is engaging in social speech.
False
What is the zone of proximal development?
The level of development just above where a learner is currently functioning
Little emphasis on the sociocultural context of learning. Who was this idea taught by?
Piaget
No general stages of development. Who was this idea taught by?
Vygotsky
Established opportunities for learners to interact with more skilled individuals. Who was this idea taught by?
Vygotsky
Emphasized the major role for language in cognitive development. Who was this idea taught by?
Vygotsky
Believed that learning occurs individually. Who was this idea taught by?
Piaget
True or False
Vygotsky emphasizes the role of culture on development far more than Piaget does.
True
True or False
A classroom that emphasizes a student’s social interaction with a more skilled partner is based on the ideas proposed by Piaget.
False
A teacher shows a student how to draw a tree, demonstrating the task for the student and giving the student examples. Which theorist better demonstrates this?
Vygotsky
Which learning need is most likely to be associated with ADHD?
Physically accessible environment
Positive behavioral supports for attention and focus
Specialized instruction in math concepts
Social stories and daily schedules
Positive behavioral supports for attention and focus
What is one learning need that students with intellectual disabilities are likely to demonstrate?
Need for repeated, sequential instruction to reinforce information.
