Piaget Theorized That Children Move Through Distinct Stages of Cognitive

question 103

Multiple Choice

Piaget theorized that children move through distinct stages of cognitive development with each stage being qualitatively different than the one preceding.His theory reflects which aspect of developmental philosophy?

• A)discontinuity
• B)multidirectionality
• C)stability
• D)nature

Acknowledge the phenomena of motivated forgetting and how it affects personal memories.

Understand how memory and recall tasks are influenced by factors such as suggestibility and emotional problems.

Recognize the significance of mnemonics in improving memory recall.

Identify key brain structures involved in the process of memory storage and recall.

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Definitions:

Overregularization

The application of regular grammatical rules (e.g., to create past tense and plurals) to irregular verbs and nouns.

Grammatical Rules

The structured guidelines that govern the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.

Private Speech

Vygotsky’s concept of the ultimate binding of language and thought. Private speech originates in vocalizations that may regulate the child’s behavior and become internalized by age 6 or 7.

Cognitive Development

The growth of brain function and neuropathways, resulting in the ability to think, learn, and remember.