Question 1

Imagine that a young child is able to show conservation on a test of cognitive development. However, she has difficulty with hypothetical problem solving and abstract reasoning. According to Piaget, this child is in the

Accepted Answer

This child is in the concrete operational stage, according to Piaget. This stage, typically occurring between ages 7 and 11, is characterized by the development of logical thought and the understanding of the concept of conservation, but children may still struggle with abstract and hypothetical reasoning.

Question 2

You suspect that a young child is in Piaget's sensorimotor stage. Which of the following would you look for to confirm your suspicion?

Accepted Answer

Piaget's sensorimotor stage, which typically occurs from birth to about 2 years of age, is characterized by the development of object permanence. This is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched. Lack of object permanence is a key indicator of this stage.

Question 3

Sally's teacher has observed that she seems to understand conservation tasks and object permanence, but is not able to solve the three-mountain problem. According to Piaget's theory, Sally is in the

Accepted Answer

Sally's understanding of conservation tasks and object permanence places her in the preoperational stage according to Piaget's theory. However, her inability to solve the three-mountain problem indicates she has not yet developed the ability to perform operations from perspectives other than her own, a characteristic of the preoperational stage, which typically spans from ages 2 to 7.

Question 4

Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests a number of milestones to achieve in moving from one stage to another. The milestone for moving from the concrete operational stage to the formal operational stage is achieving or resolving

Accepted Answer

The transition from the concrete operational stage to the formal operational stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development is marked by the ability to think abstractly. This means moving beyond concrete thinking to consider abstract concepts, hypothetical situations, and ideas not directly tied to concrete personal experience.

Question 5

Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests a number of milestones to achieve in moving from one stage to another. The milestone for moving from the sensorimotor stage to the preoperational stage is achieving or resolving

Accepted Answer

Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched. According to Piaget, achieving object permanence is a key milestone that marks the transition from the sensorimotor stage to the preoperational stage of cognitive development.

Question 6

Sally's teacher has observed that she does understand object permanence, but does not understand not understand conservation tasks, and is not able to solve the three-mountain problem. According to Piaget's theory, Sally is in the

Accepted Answer

Sally is in the preoperational stage according to Piaget's theory. This stage typically occurs from ages 2 to 7 and is characterized by the development of language and imagination, but a lack of understanding of conservation tasks and difficulty in seeing perspectives other than one's own, as illustrated by the three-mountain problem. Object permanence is mastered during the earlier sensorimotor stage.

Question 7

As Jill was growing up, she had always believed that she could be either a man or a woman some day. But now she realizes that as a girl, she will become a woman. Jill has acquired an understanding of

Accepted Answer

Jill's realization that her gender identity as a girl will lead to her becoming a woman reflects an understanding of gender constancy. Gender constancy is the concept that one's gender identity is fixed and does not change over time or due to external appearances.

Question 8

Professor Lee is interested in the cognitive development of children. So she compares the problem solving strategies of a group of six-year olds with those of a group of twelve-year olds. Professor Lee's research uses a

Accepted Answer

Professor Lee's research uses a cross-sectional design because she is comparing two different age groups at one point in time to understand differences in their problem-solving strategies. This design allows for the examination of developmental differences without following the same individuals over time.

Question 9

Sally's teacher has observed that she does understand object permanence, conservation tasks, and is able to solve the three-mountain problem. However, she does not show abstract thinking. According to Piaget's theory, Sally is in the

Accepted Answer

Sally's understanding of object permanence, conservation tasks, and ability to solve the three-mountain problem are characteristics of Piaget's concrete operational stage (ages 7-11). The lack of abstract thinking indicates she has not yet reached the formal operational stage.

Question 10

Imagine that a young child fails to show object permanence when tested for cognitive development. According to Piaget, this child is in the

Accepted Answer

Object permanence is a concept developed during the sensorimotor stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which occurs from birth to about 2 years of age. This is the stage before children understand that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched.

Question 11

Mrs. Papier has taken her son and her daughter to a science museum. They are roughly the same age, but Mrs. Papier spends more time explaining the exhibits to her son than to her daughter. Unintentionally, she is engaging in

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Papier is engaging in sex-typing, which involves treating individuals differently based on their gender, often reinforcing traditional gender roles and expectations.

Question 12

Juan (a six-year old) is not able to solve a conservation problem on his own. But when his teacher explains the solution to him, he understands and can solve these problems. According to Vygotsky, the teacher was able to move Juan forward due to

Accepted Answer

The concept of the zone of proximal development (ZPD) explains how individuals can solve problems beyond their current ability when guided by someone more knowledgeable, like a teacher. This concept, introduced by Vygotsky, suggests that learning occurs in this zone where the learner can do more with help than they can do alone.

Question 13

You suspect that a young child is in Piaget's preoperational stage. Which of the following would you look for to confirm your suspicion?

Accepted Answer

Children in Piaget's preoperational stage (approximately ages 2 to 7) struggle with understanding different perspectives, which is what the three-mountain problem tests. This task requires the child to describe what someone else sees from a different viewpoint, which is challenging for children in this stage due to their egocentric thinking.

Question 14

Professor Lee is interested in the cognitive development of children. So she looks at the problem solving strategies in a group of six-year olds and a group of ten-year olds. Then tests some of the children in each group over the two years. Professor Lee's research uses a

Accepted Answer

Professor Lee's research uses a sequential design because it combines elements of both cross-sectional and longitudinal designs by studying different age groups at one point in time and then following up with some of the same participants over time.

Question 15

You suspect that a young child is in Piaget's formal operational stage. Which of the following would you look for to confirm your suspicion?

Accepted Answer

The formal operational stage, according to Piaget, is characterized by the ability to think abstractly and form hypotheses. This stage typically begins around age 12 and continues into adulthood. Choices A, B, C, and E relate to other stages of development or different theories.

Question 16

Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests a number of milestones to achieve in moving from one stage to another. The milestone for moving from the preoperational stage to the concrete operations stage is achieving or resolving

Accepted Answer

Conservation is the milestone for moving from the preoperational stage to the concrete operational stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development. This concept involves understanding that certain properties of objects remain the same despite changes in their form or appearance.

Question 17

Professor Lee is interested in the cognitive development of children. So she looks at the problem solving strategies in a group of six-year olds and then tests them again every year until they are 10. Professor Lee's research uses a

Accepted Answer

Professor Lee's research is an example of a longitudinal design because she follows the same group of children over a period of time, assessing their problem-solving strategies at different ages.

Question 18

Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests a number of milestones to achieve in moving from one stage to another. The milestone for moving from the preoperational stage to the concrete operations stage is achieving or resolving

Accepted Answer

Egocentrism is a key concept that children overcome as they transition from the preoperational stage to the concrete operational stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development. This shift allows them to understand perspectives other than their own.

Question 19

A young infant is forming attachment bonds. If the attachment is directed toward familiar everyone, Bowlby's theory of attachment would consider this

Accepted Answer

Indiscriminate attachment refers to the phase where infants show a preference for familiar people but still accept care from anyone. This is typical in young infants before they develop specific attachments.

Question 20

Sally's teacher has observed that she does understand object permanence, conservation tasks, and is able to solve the three-mountain problem. In addition, she is able to think abstractly. According to Piaget's theory, Sally is in the

Accepted Answer

Sally's ability to think abstractly, understand object permanence, solve conservation tasks, and solve the three-mountain problem indicates she is in the formal operational stage of Piaget's theory. This stage typically begins around age 12 and is characterized by the development of abstract and hypothetical thinking.

Quiz 12: Development Over the Lifespan

Imagine that a young child is able to show conservation on a test of cognitive development. However, she has difficulty with hypothetical problem solving and abstract reasoning. According to Piaget, this child is in the

You suspect that a young child is in Piaget's sensorimotor stage. Which of the following would you look for to confirm your suspicion?

Sally's teacher has observed that she seems to understand conservation tasks and object permanence, but is not able to solve the three-mountain problem. According to Piaget's theory, Sally is in the

Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests a number of milestones to achieve in moving from one stage to another. The milestone for moving from the concrete operational stage to the formal operational stage is achieving or resolving

Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests a number of milestones to achieve in moving from one stage to another. The milestone for moving from the sensorimotor stage to the preoperational stage is achieving or resolving

Sally's teacher has observed that she does understand object permanence, but does not understand not understand conservation tasks, and is not able to solve the three-mountain problem. According to Piaget's theory, Sally is in the

As Jill was growing up, she had always believed that she could be either a man or a woman some day. But now she realizes that as a girl, she will become a woman. Jill has acquired an understanding of

Professor Lee is interested in the cognitive development of children. So she compares the problem solving strategies of a group of six-year olds with those of a group of twelve-year olds. Professor Lee's research uses a

Sally's teacher has observed that she does understand object permanence, conservation tasks, and is able to solve the three-mountain problem. However, she does not show abstract thinking. According to Piaget's theory, Sally is in the

Imagine that a young child fails to show object permanence when tested for cognitive development. According to Piaget, this child is in the

Mrs. Papier has taken her son and her daughter to a science museum. They are roughly the same age, but Mrs. Papier spends more time explaining the exhibits to her son than to her daughter. Unintentionally, she is engaging in

Juan (a six-year old) is not able to solve a conservation problem on his own. But when his teacher explains the solution to him, he understands and can solve these problems. According to Vygotsky, the teacher was able to move Juan forward due to

You suspect that a young child is in Piaget's preoperational stage. Which of the following would you look for to confirm your suspicion?

Professor Lee is interested in the cognitive development of children. So she looks at the problem solving strategies in a group of six-year olds and a group of ten-year olds. Then tests some of the children in each group over the two years. Professor Lee's research uses a

You suspect that a young child is in Piaget's formal operational stage. Which of the following would you look for to confirm your suspicion?

Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests a number of milestones to achieve in moving from one stage to another. The milestone for moving from the preoperational stage to the concrete operations stage is achieving or resolving

Professor Lee is interested in the cognitive development of children. So she looks at the problem solving strategies in a group of six-year olds and then tests them again every year until they are 10. Professor Lee's research uses a

Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests a number of milestones to achieve in moving from one stage to another. The milestone for moving from the preoperational stage to the concrete operations stage is achieving or resolving

A young infant is forming attachment bonds. If the attachment is directed toward familiar everyone, Bowlby's theory of attachment would consider this

Sally's teacher has observed that she does understand object permanence, conservation tasks, and is able to solve the three-mountain problem. In addition, she is able to think abstractly. According to Piaget's theory, Sally is in the