Module 3 Quiz On Psychologist Theory

1. Vygotsky was also a constructivist; that is, he believed that children constructed knowledge through interaction with materials. However, he believed children would be better able to solve problems if

They used workbooks more than self-directed materials

They could talk and socialize with adults and more experienced peers

They remained quiet during learning activities

They used a specific set of materials

Review section on zone of proximal development

Explanation

Review section on zone of proximal development

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This Module 3 Quiz explores psychologist theories, focusing on Piaget's and Vygotsky's views on preschool children's learning. It assesses understanding of developmental and educational psychology through practical examples, emphasizing problem-solving and social interaction in learning.

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2. A child mumbles to himself while completing a puzzle in a preschool classroom. Vygotsky would call this

Egocentric discourse

Self-directed speech

Inner-focused rehearsal

Immature cognitive externalizing

Self-directed speech is a behavior that shows that young children are using language to guide learning.

Explanation

Self-directed speech is a behavior that shows that young children are using language to guide learning.

3. Piaget felt the best way for preschool children to learn was through

Passive learning where children are instructed by adults.

Active manipulation of play materials.

The use of a variety of sensory experiences.

The second (B) and third (C) choices

See pages 137-138

Explanation

See pages 137-138

4. Which of the following is true about preschoolers' abilities to interpret the emotions of others?

They can interpret many feelings—especially negative emotions—without relying on facial expressions or other social cues

They accurately interpret feelings—both positive and negative—if they can view facial expressions

See section 2 in chapter 13.

Explanation

See section 2 in chapter 13.

5. A child living in Kenya has a mother who is a potter. He often helps her make her pots and even makes some of his own. He is found to be very advanced in the conservation tasks. Why?

An interaction between genetics and experiences with objects has led to advanced abilities in categorizing

The child has likely learned to conserve through informal, though direct, instruction from parents in spatial orientation.

The child's "pottery culture" contains a simpler numerical system; his language provides clues that make conservation tasks easier.

In the child's family, quantity is very important; judgments about quantity are a daily part of experience.

These judgments and transformations are important to the child's family & society so these competencies may arise earlier in life.

Explanation

These judgments and transformations are important to the child's family & society so these competencies may arise earlier in life.

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