2ND-COGNITIVE-DEVELOPMENT-OF-PRESCHOOLERS Flashcards
(12 cards)
What does Information Processing Theory explain?
How children take in, process, store, and retrieve information
It compares this process to how a computer operates.
What improvements are seen in preschoolers according to Information Processing Theory?
- Attention span
- Memory recall
- Categorization skills
What is Fast Mapping in the context of preschool children’s vocabulary development?
A process by which children absorb the meaning of a new word after hearing it once or twice in conversation
This contributes to their rapid vocabulary expansion.
By age 6, how many words do preschool children typically know?
Around 10,000 words
What role does play have in preschoolers’ cognitive growth?
Play is central to cognitive growth, allowing children to explore real-life roles and solve problems
How do preschoolers begin to understand moral concepts?
They begin to understand rules and consequences, though still egocentric and using simple cause-effect logic
What are some memory capabilities of preschoolers?
- Remembering routines
- Remembering names
- Remembering short sequences
True or False: Preschoolers have a high accuracy of recall.
False
What foundational skills do preschoolers develop during their early years?
Critical thinking, language, and problem-solving skills
Fill in the blank: Children in preschool show improved _______.
Attention span
What is a significant outcome of supportive environments for preschoolers?
They can develop skills that form the foundation for lifelong learning
Who are some theorists that help educators understand preschool learning?
- Piaget
- Vygotsky
