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Q: egocentric Demonstrating a cognitive inclination where individuals find it
challenging to
Answer:
acknowledge perspectives beyond their own
Scaffolding When the teacher breaks down complex concepts into small more
manageable
steps helping children along the way
Conservation Understanding that certain physical attributes of objects such as
quantity mass
volume and number remain constant even when their appearance or arrangement
changes
industry vs inferiority stage Children between the ages 5 and 12 develop a growing
sense of
competence and accomplishment as they develop a greater understanding of their
capabilities
and limitations
concrete operational stage In children between the ages 7 and we thinking becomes
more
logical organized and systematic
Reversibility To mentally undo actions or operations; allow individuals to understand
that
certain processes can be reversed to return to their original state
, Q: Classification To categorize objects events or concepts based on common
attributes or
Answer:
characteristics enabling children to organize and make sense of their environment
Puberty Typically occurs between ages 12 and 17 changes such as the development
of
secondary sexual characteristics growth spurts and alterations in body composition
identity vs identity confusion stage Adolescents between the ages of 12-17 engages
in the
exploration and formation of personal identity including values beliefs and
aspirations
formal operational stage In adolescents between ages 12 and 17 thinking becomes
more
complex abstract and systematic
Learning Theories conceptual frameworks that explain how individuals acquire
knowledge,
develop skills, and change behaviors over time
Behaviorism Sheds light on how external stimuli shape behavior emphasizing the
focus on
observable behavior rather than internal mental processes
classical conditioning Illustrates how associations between stimuli can lead to
learned
responses
operant conditioning Demonstrates how behaviors are strengthened or weakened
Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated
Punishment decreases the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring
Direct instruction a teacher-led traditional behaviorist teaching strategy