Chapter 12: cognitive development in middle childhood

Question 1

attention, memory and planning

Answer 1

• selective attention improves as does paying attention to multiple aspects of a situation
• short-term memory is similar to adult levels in organization and strategies
• long-term memory improves in organization and knowledge increases in capacity
• metamemory and metacognition begin and improve

Question 2

what is gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences?

Answer 2

ex.: naturalistic, visual-spatial, musical, logic, linguistic, etc.

Question 3

what is goleman’s emotional intelligence?

Answer 3

• understand and regulate one’s own emotions
• understand and help others regulate their emotions

Question 4

what is wechler’s intelligence scale for children?

Answer 4

• verbal IQ subtests: information, vocabulary, comprehension, etc.
• performance IQ subtests: picture completion, coding, symbol, mazes, etc.
• full scale IQ

Question 5

nature and nurture

Answer 5

• twin and adoption studies
• enriched vs deprived environments

Question 6

facts about Prison

Answer 6

teacher influences: manage class, available, warm atmosphere

teacher expectations: teacher who expect less may find what they are looking for

sexism in the classroom: boys dominate the classroom communication, male and female teachers accept calling out from boys but reprimand girls

Question 7

disabilities and differing abilities

Answer 7

ADHD, learning disabilities, classroom inclusion, gifted children