Education K-12 Child Development & Psychology

Question 1

According to Piaget, which stage of cognitive development is characterized by logical thinking about concrete objects?

Accepted Answer

Concrete operational

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Sensorimotor

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Preoperational

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Formal operational

Question 2

Which theorist proposed eight stages of psychosocial development across the lifespan?

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson

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Jean Piaget

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Lev Vygotsky

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B.F. Skinner

Question 3

What does 'object permanence' mean in child development?

Accepted Answer

Understanding that objects continue to exist even when out of sight

Answer

The ability to count permanent objects

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Recognizing familiar faces

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Knowing shapes remain the same when rotated

Question 4

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level must be met before a student can focus on learning?

Accepted Answer

Basic physiological and safety needs

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Esteem needs

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Cognitive needs

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Self-actualization

Question 5

Which stage in Erikson's theory corresponds to the elementary school years and involves industry vs. inferiority?

Accepted Answer

Industry vs. inferiority

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Initiative vs. guilt

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Identity vs. role confusion

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Trust vs. mistrust

Question 6

What is 'attachment theory' most associated with in early childhood?

Accepted Answer

The emotional bond between a child and caregiver that influences future relationships

Answer

How children learn to read

Answer

Motor skill development

Answer

Language acquisition milestones