development

Question 1

Explain how the brain develops in the womb

Question 2

Name and explain the functions of the four main structures of the brain

Question 3

Name and explain the main functions of the four lobes of the cortex

Question 4

Explain the difference between nature and nurture

Question 5

Outline Piaget’s theory of how our intelligence develops through the development of schemas (include ‘assimilation’ and ‘accommodation’)

Question 6

Name Piaget’s four stages of development and explain what cognitive skills children are learning at each stage

Question 7

Evaluate Piaget’s stage theory of development

Question 8

Explain two ways in which education is influenced by Piaget’s theories

Question 9

Outline and evaluate McGarrigle and Donaldson’s naughty teddy study

Question 10

Outline and evaluate Hughes’ policeman doll study

Question 11

Outline and evaluate Dweck’s theory of mindsets

Question 12

Explain how praise effects learning (mention ‘person/process praise’)

Question 13

Define the term ‘self-efficacy’ and explain ways in which self-efficacy can be achieved

Question 14

Explain what is meant by a verbaliser and a visualiser

Question 15

Outline and evaluate Willingham’s learning theory