CIA Child Development & Learning Theories 2

Question 1

Which of Piaget's cognitive development stages is characterized by the achievement of object permanence?

Accepted Answer

Sensorimotor stage

Answer

Object permanence — knowing an object still exists when out of sight — is a hallmark achievement of Piaget's sensorimotor stage (birth to age 2).

Question 2

Social learning theory, developed by Albert Bandura, emphasizes that children learn primarily through:

Accepted Answer

Observation and imitation of others

Answer

Bandura's social learning theory holds that children acquire behaviors by observing and imitating the actions of models in their environment.

Question 3

A student who avoids challenging tasks and gives up quickly after making errors is most likely demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Low self-efficacy

Answer

Low self-efficacy — a weak belief in one's own ability to succeed — leads to avoidance of challenges and rapid abandonment when difficulties arise.

Question 4

Which term describes a student's ability to manage their own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in service of long-term goals?

Accepted Answer

Self-regulation

Answer

Self-regulation is the capacity to control emotional responses and behavior to stay focused on achieving long-term goals, a key predictor of academic success.

Question 5

Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory proposes that a child's development is influenced by:

Accepted Answer

Multiple nested environmental systems from family to broader culture

Answer

Bronfenbrenner identified multiple interacting systems — microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, and chronosystem — that together shape child development.

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CIA Child Development & Learning Theories 2