Studies of the Impact of Schooling on Cognitive Development Reveal

question 25

Multiple Choice

Studies of the impact of schooling on cognitive development reveal that

• A) schooling transmits factual knowledge but promotes little growth in thinking skills
• B) schooling may actually inhibit progress toward Piagetian milestones such as conservation
• C) schooling promotes cognitive growth and metacognitive knowledge
• D) schooling promotes cognitive growth but tends to undermine children's social skills

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Definitions:

Egocentric Reasoning

Thinking characterized by a limited ability to see beyond one's own perspectives and consider the viewpoints of others.

Postconventional Reasoning

The highest stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development, characterized by the ability to think abstractly and make decisions based on universal ethical principles rather than concrete rules or expectations.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from birth to about 2 years of age, where infants learn about the world through their senses and motor activities.

Formal Operational

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and understand hypothetical concepts.