When Teachers Develop Classroom Lessons That Deal with the Development

question 33

Multiple Choice

When teachers develop classroom lessons that deal with the development of conservation,they must be aware that Piaget stressed the role of

• A)culture.
• B)experience.
• C)intelligence.
• D)maturation or age.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities, including thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and understanding complex concepts.

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss developmental psychologist best known for his theory of cognitive development in children.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of the four stages in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from birth to about two years old, where infants learn about the world through their senses and motor activities.

Wernicke's Aphasia

A neurological disorder characterized by difficulty understanding spoken language and producing coherent speech, typically resulting from damage to Wernicke's area in the brain.