This group of psychologists and educators has built on Piaget's theory while disowning the parts of the theory that have not held up to close scrutiny
a. Vygotskians
b. Freudians
c. information-processing theorists
d. neo-Piagetians
D
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One of the following is an important consideration in selecting strategies for teaching key terms and vocabulary words. Which one is it?
a. The use of flashcards is the best way to help students memorize word meanings. b. Activating background knowledge generally interferes with the learning of new words. c. Showing words in context rather than in isolation is important. d. Using a variety of terms to explain the same concept is an effective teaching strategy.
Prenatal stimulation that goes beyond what is normally provided to a fetus has been shown to have a positive impact on the baby's later cognitive development.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
According to Piaget, assimilation occurs when:
a) When a baby incorporates new objects into a scheme b) When a new object does not fit the existing scheme c) When a baby using a favorite scheme to explore his world d) After the developmental dilemma has been successfully resolved
Karl is faced with a plumbing problem he must solve. It would be helpful to begin to solve the problem by
A. weighing the results of different decisions. B. asking what the best plan of action is. C. exploring creative solutions. D. defining the known and unknown.