PSYC 140 Module 4 EXAM |2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED|35 REAL
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This researcher emphasized the role of the teacher and expert in learning
A. Piaget
B. Vygotsky - (ANSWER)B. Vygotsky
According to Vygotsky, in an ideal learning situation, adults give much
assistance to young children early on. As the children become more
competent, the adult begins to withdraw assistance. This illustrates the zone of __________ -
(ANSWER)proximal development
_______ according to Piaget, is the ability to understand that altering physical appearance does
not necessarily change the amount of that substance - (ANSWER)Conservation
According to Piaget, _____ are mental activities - (ANSWER)Operations
Which of the following accurately describes Discovery Learning?
A. children learn by actively exploring: emphasis on hands-on learning
B. children learn by reading about experiments: emphasis on critical reading
C. children learn by traveling to different countries: emphasis on global perspective
D. None of the above - (ANSWER)A. children learn by actively exploring: emphasis on hands-
on learning
True or false: Myelination can impact the way that children think - (ANSWER)True
, The process by which neurons become insulated with a layer of fat cells is known as ________ -
(ANSWER)myelination
True or false: it is common for young children to engage in gender stereotyping -
(ANSWER)true
True or false: children are not born with the ability to take another's perspective -
(ANSWER)True
Why is parallel play an example of egocentrism? - (ANSWER)Parallel play is an example of
egocentrism because young children are more focused on what they are doing rather than playing
with other kids. This is because they have a hard time taking other's perspectives into
consideration, which makes mutual play more difficult.
Give an example of a child exhibiting animism, as defined by Piaget. - (ANSWER)A child
claiming that her stuffed animals miss her when she's gone is an example of animism.
What is the age range for Piaget's Preoperational stage? - (ANSWER)2-7 years old
What purpose does myelination in the brains of young children serve? - (ANSWER)Myelination
insulates and lubricates neurons to speed up the transmission of messages between neurons. This
helps improve efficiency of cognitive functions.
What are two biological reasons for why young children think inefficiently - (ANSWER)Young
children are still undergoing myelination and synaptic pruning
Which Piagetian substage occurs during the Preoperational stage:
A. Secondary circular reactions
EXAM AND COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED
CORRECT | 100% VERFIED | ALREADY GRADED A+
This researcher emphasized the role of the teacher and expert in learning
A. Piaget
B. Vygotsky - (ANSWER)B. Vygotsky
According to Vygotsky, in an ideal learning situation, adults give much
assistance to young children early on. As the children become more
competent, the adult begins to withdraw assistance. This illustrates the zone of __________ -
(ANSWER)proximal development
_______ according to Piaget, is the ability to understand that altering physical appearance does
not necessarily change the amount of that substance - (ANSWER)Conservation
According to Piaget, _____ are mental activities - (ANSWER)Operations
Which of the following accurately describes Discovery Learning?
A. children learn by actively exploring: emphasis on hands-on learning
B. children learn by reading about experiments: emphasis on critical reading
C. children learn by traveling to different countries: emphasis on global perspective
D. None of the above - (ANSWER)A. children learn by actively exploring: emphasis on hands-
on learning
True or false: Myelination can impact the way that children think - (ANSWER)True
, The process by which neurons become insulated with a layer of fat cells is known as ________ -
(ANSWER)myelination
True or false: it is common for young children to engage in gender stereotyping -
(ANSWER)true
True or false: children are not born with the ability to take another's perspective -
(ANSWER)True
Why is parallel play an example of egocentrism? - (ANSWER)Parallel play is an example of
egocentrism because young children are more focused on what they are doing rather than playing
with other kids. This is because they have a hard time taking other's perspectives into
consideration, which makes mutual play more difficult.
Give an example of a child exhibiting animism, as defined by Piaget. - (ANSWER)A child
claiming that her stuffed animals miss her when she's gone is an example of animism.
What is the age range for Piaget's Preoperational stage? - (ANSWER)2-7 years old
What purpose does myelination in the brains of young children serve? - (ANSWER)Myelination
insulates and lubricates neurons to speed up the transmission of messages between neurons. This
helps improve efficiency of cognitive functions.
What are two biological reasons for why young children think inefficiently - (ANSWER)Young
children are still undergoing myelination and synaptic pruning
Which Piagetian substage occurs during the Preoperational stage:
A. Secondary circular reactions
