Language and Cognitive Development

Question 1

language acquisition

Answer 1

children gain the ability to speak their native language

Question 2

at approximately what age do babies begin babbling?

Answer 2

~ 9-12 months

Question 3

True or false: children start forming coherent words at age 2-3

Answer 3

false

~ 12-18 months

Question 4

at approximately what age do children begin name explosion?

Answer 4

~ 18-20 months

Question 5

name explosion

Answer 5

a child rapidly learns a large number of new words

Question 6

at approximately what age do children begin forming full sentences?

Answer 6

~ ages 2-3

Question 7

at approximately what age do children lose grammatical errors?

Answer 7

~ age 5

Question 8

which theory was proposed by BF Skinner and states that language is learned through reinforcement?

Answer 8

the learning theory

Question 9

True or false: Vygotsky proposed the linguistic universalism theory, which states that language develops from the desire to communicate

Answer 9

false

social interactionist theory

Question 10

which theory was proposed by Noam Chomsky and states that the brain contains a language acquisition device?

Answer 10

the navitist theory

Question 11

linguistic universalism

Answer 11

states that thought dictates language development

Question 12

linguistic relativity

Answer 12

language dictates thought

Question 13

schemas

Answer 13

mental outlines that helps people identify, compare, and control the world around them

Question 14

what are the two types of schemas?

Answer 14

assimilation and accomidation

Question 15

what is the difference between assimilation and accomidation?

Answer 15

assimilation involves new info being added to an exisiting schema, while accomodation involves new info being produced through either new or adjusted old schema

Question 16

What are the four stages of cognitive development according to Jean Piaget?

Answer 16

Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational

Question 17

True or False: The Sensorimotor stage occurs from birth to approximately 2 years of age.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Fill in the blank: In the ________ stage, children begin to think logically about concrete events.

Answer 18

Concrete Operational

Question 19

At what age does the Preoperational stage typically occur?

Answer 19

2 to 7 years

Question 20

What key ability develops during the Formal Operational stage?

Answer 20

Abstract reasoning

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which stage is characterized by the development of object permanence? A) Preoperational B) Sensorimotor C) Concrete Operational D) Formal Operational

Answer 21

B) Sensorimotor

Question 22

True or False: In the Preoperational stage, children can perform operations mentally.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Fill in the blank: During the ________ stage, children engage in symbolic play and learn to manipulate symbols.

Answer 23

Preoperational

Question 24

Multiple Choice: At what stage can children understand abstract concepts? A) Sensorimotor B) Preoperational C) Concrete Operational D) Formal Operational

Answer 24

D) Formal Operational

Question 25

True or False: The Concrete Operational stage allows for understanding of conservation.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

What does Piaget's theory suggest about cognitive development?

Answer 26

It occurs in stages and is influenced by both biological maturation and environmental experiences.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The ability to think logically about hypothetical situations develops during the ________ stage.

Answer 27

Formal Operational

Question 28

What is one limitation of the Preoperational stage?

Answer 28

Egocentrism, the inability to see things from perspectives other than one's own.