Which of the Following Is an Example of a Cognitive

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a cognitive skill?

• A)running up the stairs
• B)buttoning your coat
• C)organizing your class schedule
• D)opening a door

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The study of how thinking, problem-solving, and intelligence evolve as individuals grow, often focusing on childhood development.

Formal Operations

The final stage of cognitive development in Jean Piaget's theory, marked by the ability to think abstractly and to understand hypothetical concepts.

Concrete Operations

A stage in cognitive development, as theorized by Jean Piaget, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Formal Operational Stage

The Formal Operational Stage is the final stage in Piaget's cognitive development theory, starting at around age 12, where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and understand hypothetical situations.