Cognitive Development

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    What does cognitive development refer to?

    • The process by which a child uses old methods to deal with new situations
    • Children adjusting to new situations
    • How a person thinks and gains understanding through interaction of genetic and environmental factors
    • Learning at different rates
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Explore the intricacies of cognitive development, focusing on how individuals think and understand through genetic and environmental interactions. Assess knowledge on Piaget's stages, including key concepts like assimilation and accommodation.

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  • 2. 

    What is mostly focused on in the "preoperational" stage?

    • Use symbols(words and mental pictures)to solve simple problems

    • Fine motor skills

    • Learning to babble

    • Walking/running

    Correct Answer
    A. Use symbols(words and mental pictures)to solve simple problems
    Explanation
    In the "preoperational" stage, children are mostly focused on using symbols such as words and mental pictures to solve simple problems. This stage, according to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurs between the ages of 2 and 7. During this stage, children develop the ability to use symbols to represent objects and events in their environment. They engage in pretend play, use language to communicate, and start to understand the concept of numbers and counting. This focus on using symbols is an important cognitive milestone in a child's development.

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    What is assimilation according to Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

    • The process by which a person uses old methods and experiences to deal with new situations.

    • The understanding that objects or events continue to exist even when they can no longer be seen.

    • The process by which a person changes old methods to deal with new situations.

    • The stage when children can perform a number of logical mental operations on objects that are physically present.

    Correct Answer
    A. The process by which a person uses old methods and experiences to deal with new situations.
    Explanation
    Assimilation, according to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, refers to the process by which a person uses old methods and experiences to deal with new situations. This means that individuals incorporate new information into their existing knowledge and understanding of the world. It involves fitting new experiences into pre-existing mental frameworks or schemas. This process allows individuals to make sense of new information based on what they already know, helping them to adapt and understand the world around them.

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    What is accomodation according to Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

    • The understanding that even though an object changes form, the total amount remains the same.

    • The process by which a person changes old methods to deal with new experiences.

    • The process by which a person uses old methods and experiences to deal with new situations.

    • The stage when children learn about their environment by relating their sensory experiences to their motor actions.

    Correct Answer
    A. The process by which a person changes old methods to deal with new experiences.
    Explanation
    According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, accommodation refers to the process by which a person changes old methods to deal with new experiences. This means that when individuals encounter new information or experiences that do not fit with their existing mental structures (known as schemas), they modify or adjust their existing knowledge to incorporate the new information. This process allows individuals to adapt and learn from new situations, leading to cognitive growth and development.

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    Name one critisism involving Pigets theory.

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