A Subordinate Animal in a Dominance Hierarchy Has Limited Access

question 73

Multiple Choice

A subordinate animal in a dominance hierarchy has limited access to food and mates. The most likely reason he remains in a social group that dominates him is because ____.

• A) he is exhibiting altruistic behavior
• B) his chances of survival and reproduction are better in the group than alone
• C) he expects to become dominant in the future
• D) he does not know that it would be an advantage for him to leave
• E) dominant group members will not allow him to leave

Identify the significance of the concept of object permanence and its development stage.

Explain Lev Vygotsky's concept of the proximal zone of development and its importance in problem-solving and learning.

Differentiate between Piaget's and Vygotsky's theories regarding cognitive development.

Recognize the limitations and criticisms of Piaget's theory, including cultural considerations and the age at which certain cognitive abilities develop.

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Definitions:

Reversibility

A concept in cognitive development referring to the ability to follow a line of reasoning back to its original starting point.

Cognitive Ability

The capacity to perform various mental activities related to learning, thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world.

Cognitive Structures

Mental frameworks and patterns used to organize and interpret information, influencing how we perceive the world.