development

Question 1

accomodation

Answer 1

When we recieve new information or experience a new situation, a type of learning happens that causes us to change an existing schema or develop a new schema.

Question 2

Assimilation

Answer 2

When we receive new information or experience a new situation, a type of learning that causes us to add new information to an existing schema.

Question 3

brain stem

Answer 3

The part of the base of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord and controls messages between the brain and the rest of the body. It also controls bodily functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Question 4

cerebellum

Answer 4

a small wrinkled structure at the base of the brain above the spinal cord. coordinates motor movement, dexterity, and balance and has a role in cognition.

Question 5

cognitive development

Answer 5

the changes and advancements that take place over time in an individuals mental processes.

Question 6

concrete operational

Answer 6

being able to apply logic when using physical objects in order to solve problems.

Question 7

conservation

Answer 7

being aware that the quantity of something is still the same, even if it looks different.

Question 8

cortex

Answer 8

the outer layer of the brain where higher cognitive functions, such as speech, occur.

Question 9

egocentric

Answer 9

not being able to see things from another person’s point of view

Question 10

fixed mindset

Answer 10

belief that ability and achievement are due to genetics and unchanging factors and that no amount of trying will alter this.

Question 11

formal operational

Answer 11

being able to reason in a way that uses logic and abstract thinking

Question 12

growth mindset

Answer 12

belief that ability and achievement are due to hard work and can be increased through effort

Question 13

learned

Answer 13

abilities or characteristics gained through experience

Question 14

learning

Answer 14

knowledge picked up through education experience making associations and observing others

Question 15

learning styles

Answer 15

Different ways that someone can pick up and process information and knowledge

Question 16

nature

Answer 16

refers to the argument that characteristics and behaviours are genetically influenced

Question 17

neonates

Answer 17

newborn babies, less than a month old

Question 18

nurture

Answer 18

refers to the argument that characteristics and behaviours are influenced by upbringing, environment and experiences

Question 19

praise

Answer 19

expressing approval or admiration for someone or something

Question 20

pre-operational

Answer 20

being unable to apply logic and reasoning to solve problems

Question 21

schema

Answer 21

a mental framework we have of what we already know and believe about the world around us. These frameworks are based on previous information and experiences, helping us to organise and understand new information that we receive.

Question 22

self efficacy

Answer 22

the belief in your own capabilities to succeed at a task or to produce certain levels of performance.

Question 23

Thalamus

Answer 23

The part of the brain that relays sensory information to the cerebral cortex and acts as a centre for pain and perception

Question 24

verbaliser

Answer 24

someone whose preference is to process information by speaking and listening.

Question 25

visualiser

Answer 25

someone whose preference is to process information by looking at it.