Exam 6: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Baby Bertha accidentally knocks a toy hung on her crib. Over the next several days, Bertha tries to repeat this effect, gradually forming a "hitting" scheme. In Piaget's theory, this is an example of a ________ circular reaction.

Today, infant tests are largely used for

Follow-up research suggests that once 8- to 12-month-olds search for hidden objects, they may make the A-not-B search error because they

In the violation-of-expectation method, researchers use _________ to familiarize babies with a situation in which their knowledge will be tested.

Comprehension requires that children

Research involving infants' numerical knowledge suggests that babies

Define and describe recognition and recall. Discuss the development of recall memory.

Dr. Rasmussen believes that language acquisition occurs through exchanges between inner capacities and environmental influences. Dr. Rasmussen is a(n)

Infant pointing predicts faster vocabulary development

According to the information-processing framework, ________ make(s) more complex forms of thinking possible with age.

___________ enable(s) older toddlers to solve advanced object permanence problems involving invisible displacement.

Maxi used the word "doll" only to refer to the rag doll she carried every day. This is an example of

__________ predict(s) children's IQ scores beyond the contribution of parental IQ and education.

In Piaget's sensorimotor stage, infants and toddlers

In a series of studies using the violation-of-expectation method, Renée Baillargeon and her collaborators claimed to have found evidence for ________ in the first few months of life.

List several strategies for supporting early language learning, noting the consequences of each.

Baby Sabrina opens her mouth differently for a nipple than for a spoon. In Piaget's theory, this is an example of a ________ circular reaction.

Baby Franklin practiced his dropping and throwing schemes, and eventually developed an understanding of height. This achievement is an example of

Baby Manny discovered how to use a stick to get toys that were out of reach. According to Piaget, Manny's behavior would best be described as a ________ circular reaction.

Infants learn and retain information