Question 1

"Out of sight, out of mind" describes the behaviour of children who have not acquired ________.

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The answer of "Out of sight, out of mind" describes...

Question 2

A preoperational child's belief that a tall, narrow glass contains more liquid than a short, wide glass is probably due to difficulties in

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A)  decentring. 
B)  egocentrism. 
C)  serration. 
D)  object permanence. 
A)  decentring. 
B)  egocentrism. 
C)  serration. 
D)  object permanence.

Question 3

Hypothetico-deductive reasoning is characteristic of adolescent egocentrism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which one of the following is the clearest example of Piaget's concept of assimilation?

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A)  Learning that a green light means "go" and a red light means "stop." 
B)  Learning to paint with a new type of brush. 
C)  Looking at teachers as they lecture. 
D)  Looking at a worm and thinking that it is a snake. 
A)  Learning that a green light means "go" and a red light means "stop." 
B)  Learning to paint with a new type of brush. 
C)  Looking at teachers as they lecture. 
D)  Looking at a worm and thinking that it is a snake.

Question 5

Kathleen Berger refers to the space between what the learner already knows and what he or she is not yet ready to learn as the ________.

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The answer of Kathleen Berger refers to the space between...

Question 6

________ learning involves discovering what students need, providing information, prompts, and encouragement at the right time, and finally increasing student independence by gradually eliminating these supports.

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The answer of ________ learning involves discovering what students need,...

Question 7

When children are in a zone of proximal development, use of scaffolding is appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When we try a particular strategy and it does not work, the discomfort we experience is called

Accepted Answer

A)  assimilation. 
B)  centration. 
C)  disequilibrium. 
D)  non-adaptation. 
A)  assimilation. 
B)  centration. 
C)  disequilibrium. 
D)  non-adaptation.

Question 9

Which of the following would NOT be considered a general principle in nearly all theories of development?

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A)  Development is balanced. 
B)  Development is gradual. 
C)  Development occurs in an orderly way. 
D)  Individuals develop at different rates. 
A)  Development is balanced. 
B)  Development is gradual. 
C)  Development occurs in an orderly way. 
D)  Individuals develop at different rates.

Question 10

best conveys a child's thinking What of the following sayings best conveys a child's thinking before the notion of object permanence is acquired?

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A)  "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." 
B)  "A penny saved is a penny earned." 
C)  "A stitch in time saves nine." 
D)  "Out of sight, out of mind." 
A)  "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." 
B)  "A penny saved is a penny earned." 
C)  "A stitch in time saves nine." 
D)  "Out of sight, out of mind."

Question 11

The last part of the brain to develop fully is the

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A)  cerebellum. 
B)  cerebral cortex. 
C)  frontal lobe. 
D)  thalamus. 
A)  cerebellum. 
B)  cerebral cortex. 
C)  frontal lobe. 
D)  thalamus.

Question 12

The principle that some characteristics of an object remain unchanged in spite of changes in appearance is called ________.

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The answer of The principle that some characteristics of an...

Question 13

The cognitive stage associated with ability to understand hypothetical situations is formal operations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Understanding of object permanence occurs during the sensorimotor stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The "Magic Middle" refers to

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A)  a learning environment that support the average or "mid-level" learner. 
B)  the knowledge of a middle child in a given family. 
C)  a place of "match" where students are neither bored nor frustrated by a task. 
D)  a learning activity that require the use of a computer to scaffold learning. 
A)  a learning environment that support the average or "mid-level" learner. 
B)  the knowledge of a middle child in a given family. 
C)  a place of "match" where students are neither bored nor frustrated by a task. 
D)  a learning activity that require the use of a computer to scaffold learning.

Question 16

Having the ability to focus on more than one aspect of a situation at a time is called ________.

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The answer of Having the ability to focus on more...

Question 17

Janie was having some difficulty deciding how to organize her defense for the debate competition. She prepared several hypothetical arguments that her opponents might raise, and how she might reply. What cognitive stage of Piaget's theory does this account best illustrate?

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A)  Concrete operations 
B)  Formal operations 
C)  Preoperational thought 
D)  Sensorimotor 
A)  Concrete operations 
B)  Formal operations 
C)  Preoperational thought 
D)  Sensorimotor

Question 18

Changes in the way an individual relates to others is known as ________ development.

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The answer of Changes in the way an individual relates...

Question 19

According to Piaget, people pass through the four stages of cognitive development

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A)  at the same levels of competence. 
B)  at the same rates, adjusted for intelligence. 
C)  in specifically determined ages. 
D)  in the same sequence. 
A)  at the same levels of competence. 
B)  at the same rates, adjusted for intelligence. 
C)  in specifically determined ages. 
D)  in the same sequence.

Question 20

Mr. Mills instructs his students to practice the steps in the process over and over. As a result of students' practice, what is happening in their brains?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overproduction of neurons in the amygdala 
B)  Pruning of neurons in the amygdala 
C)  Increase in number of axons per neuron 
D)  Strengthening of connections between neurons 
A)  Overproduction of neurons in the amygdala 
B)  Pruning of neurons in the amygdala 
C)  Increase in number of axons per neuron 
D)  Strengthening of connections between neurons

"Out of sight, out of mind" describes the behaviour of children who have not acquired ________.

A preoperational child's belief that a tall, narrow glass contains more liquid than a short, wide glass is probably due to difficulties in

Hypothetico-deductive reasoning is characteristic of adolescent egocentrism.

Which one of the following is the clearest example of Piaget's concept of assimilation?

Kathleen Berger refers to the space between what the learner already knows and what he or she is not yet ready to learn as the ________.

________ learning involves discovering what students need, providing information, prompts, and encouragement at the right time, and finally increasing student independence by gradually eliminating these supports.

When children are in a zone of proximal development, use of scaffolding is appropriate.

When we try a particular strategy and it does not work, the discomfort we experience is called

Which of the following would NOT be considered a general principle in nearly all theories of development?

best conveys a child's thinking What of the following sayings best conveys a child's thinking before the notion of object permanence is acquired?

The last part of the brain to develop fully is the

The principle that some characteristics of an object remain unchanged in spite of changes in appearance is called ________.

The cognitive stage associated with ability to understand hypothetical situations is formal operations.

Understanding of object permanence occurs during the sensorimotor stage.

The "Magic Middle" refers to

Having the ability to focus on more than one aspect of a situation at a time is called ________.

Janie was having some difficulty deciding how to organize her defense for the debate competition. She prepared several hypothetical arguments that her opponents might raise, and how she might reply. What cognitive stage of Piaget's theory does this account best illustrate?

Changes in the way an individual relates to others is known as ________ development.

According to Piaget, people pass through the four stages of cognitive development

Mr. Mills instructs his students to practice the steps in the process over and over. As a result of students' practice, what is happening in their brains?

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Exam 2: Cognitive Development

"Out of sight, out of mind" describes the behaviour of children who have not acquired ________.

A preoperational child's belief that a tall, narrow glass contains more liquid than a short, wide glass is probably due to difficulties in

Hypothetico-deductive reasoning is characteristic of adolescent egocentrism.

Which one of the following is the clearest example of Piaget's concept of assimilation?

Kathleen Berger refers to the space between what the learner already knows and what he or she is not yet ready to learn as the ________.

________ learning involves discovering what students need, providing information, prompts, and encouragement at the right time, and finally increasing student independence by gradually eliminating these supports.

When children are in a zone of proximal development, use of scaffolding is appropriate.

When we try a particular strategy and it does not work, the discomfort we experience is called

Which of the following would NOT be considered a general principle in nearly all theories of development?

best conveys a child's thinking What of the following sayings best conveys a child's thinking before the notion of object permanence is acquired?

The last part of the brain to develop fully is the

The principle that some characteristics of an object remain unchanged in spite of changes in appearance is called ________.

The cognitive stage associated with ability to understand hypothetical situations is formal operations.

Understanding of object permanence occurs during the sensorimotor stage.

The "Magic Middle" refers to

Having the ability to focus on more than one aspect of a situation at a time is called ________.

Janie was having some difficulty deciding how to organize her defense for the debate competition. She prepared several hypothetical arguments that her opponents might raise, and how she might reply. What cognitive stage of Piaget's theory does this account best illustrate?

Changes in the way an individual relates to others is known as ________ development.

According to Piaget, people pass through the four stages of cognitive development

Mr. Mills instructs his students to practice the steps in the process over and over. As a result of students' practice, what is happening in their brains?

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Self and Social and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioural Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

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