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Which of the following is a method of scaffolding?

A
explaining the correct way of doing something without errors
B
correcting the mistakes of a learner without explaining why
C
telling a learner that they have made a mistake
D
showing a learner how to correct common mistakes
8

In which of Piaget’s stages does a child begin to pretend and ask questions?

A
concrete operational
B
sensorimotor
C
preoperational
D
formal operational
9

Which of the following is not a reason childhood friendships are important to development?

A
Positive relationships provide positive psychological support.
B
Friends are a child's first chance in learning how to be social with siblings.
C
Adolescents can use friendships as a way to work out personal problems.
D
Children can learn what it means to be loyal through their friendships.
10

Which of the following is not one of the four basic principles underlying the Vygotskian framework?

A
Children construct their knowledge.
B
Growth is independent of cultural skills.
C
Learning can lead to development.
D
Language plays a central role in mental development.
11

Concept formation is the ability to categorize information that aids in cognitive development.

A
T
B
F
12

In which of Piaget’s stages does a child begin to pretend and ask questions?

A
concrete operational
B
sensorimotor
C
preoperational
D
formal operational
13

Object permanence is formed near the end of the preoperational stage of development.

A
T
B
F
14

Which of the following choices is an accurate example of how the use of cultural tools is important in the development of one’s cognitive developmental process?

A
For the development of language skills, it is helpful to use symbolism in forming words to match mental pictures.
B
Categorizing shades of blue from shades of purple helps one to make accurate concept formations.
C
The use of an abacus to solve a mathematical equation is useful in helping the brain form a mental picture of the problem.
D
Using cultural tools frequently causes connections in the brain’s nerve endings to strengthen.
15

Due to the brain’s plasticity, experiences during childhood have a strong impact on who we become.

A
T
B
F
16

Vygotsky believed that scaffolding limited communication between the teacher and the learner.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is a method of scaffolding?

A
explaining the correct way of doing something without errors
B
correcting the mistakes of a learner without explaining why
C
telling a learner that they have made a mistake
D
showing a learner how to correct common mistakes
18

When it comes to the development of the ability to think and reason, individuals in __________ tend to be less self-centered and begin to think about decisions that have an effect on the world around them.

A
late adolescence
B
middle adulthood
C
early adolescence
D
early adulthood
19

Which of the following is not an example of scaffolding?

A
presenting the learner with a leading question
B
asking the learner to begin working on a problem
C
showing a learner the solution to a problem
D
completing the first part of a problem for a learner
20

Schemas are mental pictures that are formed as a result of one’s experiences.

A
T
B
F

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