Developmental Questions

Question 1

What does the developmental theory of cognitive development focus on?

Answer 1

Piaget
Knowledge and development and adaptation 
Learning schemas 
4 stages
Sensorimotor
Preoperational 
Concrete operational 
Formal operational

Question 2

Explain the sensorimotor stage

Answer 2

Learn by doing
Sensory interaction
Object permenance

Question 3

Explain the preoperational stage

Answer 3

Egocentric thinking
Intuition based not logic
Pretend play

Question 4

Explain the concrete operational stage

Answer 4

Logical thinking
Ability to connect ideas
Understanding conservation

Question 5

Explain the formal operational stage

Answer 5

Abstract thinking

Hyperthetical thought

Question 6

Explain the main features of vygotskys sociocultural theory

Answer 6

Recognised the importance of social interaction in learning
Scaffolding
Zone of proximal development
Learn - practice - master

Question 7

Explain the main concepts of banduras social learning theory

Answer 7

Learn through observation (modelling)

Bobo silk experiment

Question 8

Name the five main ways you can research child development

Answer 8

Case studies
Qualitative and quantitative data collection 
Cross sectional studies
Longitudinal studies 
Cohort design 
Also 
Twin studies