,1. Multiple Choice: Which theory posits that cognitive
development is a social process and cannot be separated from the
cultural context?
- A) Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
- B) Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory
- C) Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development
- D) Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
Correct Answer: B) Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory
Rationale: Vygotsky's theory emphasizes the fundamental role of
social interaction in the development of cognition.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the term used to describe the
adjustment of one's schemas to include new experiences.
Correct Answer: Accommodation
Rationale: Accommodation refers to the process of altering one's
existing schemas, or ideas, as a result of new information or
experiences.
3. True/False: The Zone of Proximal Development represents the
range of tasks that a child can perform with the guidance and
assistance of others.
, Correct Answer: True
Rationale: The Zone of Proximal Development is a concept
developed by Vygotsky that refers to the difference between what a
learner can do without help and what they can achieve with
guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are considered key factors in the social development of
adolescents?
- A) Peer relationships
- B) Family dynamics
- C) Physical maturation
- D) Educational setting
Correct Answers: A) Peer relationships, B) Family dynamics,
D) Educational setting
Rationale: While physical maturation is a component of
adolescent development, the question specifically asks about social
development factors, which include peer relationships, family
dynamics, and educational settings.
5. Multiple Choice: In the context of educational psychology,
'metacognition' refers to:
- A) The understanding and awareness of one's own thought
processes.
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