AnswersLHS-Psychology 1 cr.Theoretical Issues in Development

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Hereditary factors that influence cognitive development consist of __________.

A
environments that promote strong sibling relationships
B
genetically transmitted characteristics inherited from one’s parents
C
parenting styles practiced by the caregiver
D
physiological changes that happen in the brain
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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.
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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
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In which of Piaget’s stages would a child be if the child has just developed object permanence?

A
concrete operational
B
preoperational
C
sensorimotor
D
formal operational
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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.
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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.
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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

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