Ap Psychology Quiz
CHDS311
Quiz 3
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25.5 Points
Question 1 of 33
0.5 Points
Physical development is characterized by both differentiation and integration. Which statement best describes the functioning of these two processes in physical development?
A.There is a period of differentiation followed by a period of integration.
B.There is a period of integration followed by a period of differentiation.
C.Differentiation and integration occur simultaneously and interactively.
D.Their relative importance varies depending on the physical system in question.
Answer Key: C
Question 2 of 33
1.0 Points
At age 3, Michelle could scribble, her crayon tightly grasped in her fist. By age 4 she could color neatly in the lines of her coloring book. …show more content…
Answer Key: B
Question 25 of 33
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Which one of the following statements most accurately describes Lev Vygotsky’s view of how cognitive development occurs?
A.Children’s cognitive growth is best judged on the basis of their actual developmental level, not on the basis of their level of potential development.
B.Cognitive development progresses through four distinct stages; each stage is characterized by increasingly more complex thought and language.
C.Children develop by working on challenging tasks with the assistance of more competent individuals.
D.Language and thought, although closely intertwined in the first few years of life, become increasingly distinct entities over time.
Answer Key: C
Question 26 of 33
0.5 Points
In Vygotsky’s view, opportunities to engage in pretend play (e.g., playing “house” or “doctor”) have which one of the following effects?
A.They foster traditional gender stereotypes.
B.They allow children to practice adult behaviors.
C.They can help children shed their egocentric views of the world.
D.They are highly enjoyable but have little impact on cognitive …show more content…
A.Two children argue about which of two alternative viewpoints is “right” and which is “wrong.”
B.A teacher gives students lots of practice with various athletic skills.
C.A parent promises a reward for good behavior.
D.An adult helps a child make sense of a new situation.
Answer Key: D
Question 29 of 33
1.0 Points
As a high school music teacher plays a recording of Ferde Grofé’s symphony Grand Canyon Suite for his class, he asks his students to visualize scenes that Grofé tried to capture with music: a sunrise over the Grand Canyon, a burro ride down a winding trail, a thunderstorm, and so on. From a Vygotskian perspective, this lesson could best be described as:
A.Guided participation
B.A mediated learning experience
C.A lesson at students’ actual developmental level
D.A lesson at students’ level of potential development
Answer Key: B
Feedback: The teacher is sharing perspectives concerning a shared experience with his class. He is helping them to make sense of this symphony by sharing insights concerning its structure.
Text Reference: See Vygotsky’s Theory of Cognitive Development, p.
Quiz 3
Part 1 of 1 -
25.5 Points
Question 1 of 33
0.5 Points
Physical development is characterized by both differentiation and integration. Which statement best describes the functioning of these two processes in physical development?
A.There is a period of differentiation followed by a period of integration.
B.There is a period of integration followed by a period of differentiation.
C.Differentiation and integration occur simultaneously and interactively.
D.Their relative importance varies depending on the physical system in question.
Answer Key: C
Question 2 of 33
1.0 Points
At age 3, Michelle could scribble, her crayon tightly grasped in her fist. By age 4 she could color neatly in the lines of her coloring book. …show more content…
Answer Key: B
Question 25 of 33
0.5 Points
Which one of the following statements most accurately describes Lev Vygotsky’s view of how cognitive development occurs?
A.Children’s cognitive growth is best judged on the basis of their actual developmental level, not on the basis of their level of potential development.
B.Cognitive development progresses through four distinct stages; each stage is characterized by increasingly more complex thought and language.
C.Children develop by working on challenging tasks with the assistance of more competent individuals.
D.Language and thought, although closely intertwined in the first few years of life, become increasingly distinct entities over time.
Answer Key: C
Question 26 of 33
0.5 Points
In Vygotsky’s view, opportunities to engage in pretend play (e.g., playing “house” or “doctor”) have which one of the following effects?
A.They foster traditional gender stereotypes.
B.They allow children to practice adult behaviors.
C.They can help children shed their egocentric views of the world.
D.They are highly enjoyable but have little impact on cognitive …show more content…
A.Two children argue about which of two alternative viewpoints is “right” and which is “wrong.”
B.A teacher gives students lots of practice with various athletic skills.
C.A parent promises a reward for good behavior.
D.An adult helps a child make sense of a new situation.
Answer Key: D
Question 29 of 33
1.0 Points
As a high school music teacher plays a recording of Ferde Grofé’s symphony Grand Canyon Suite for his class, he asks his students to visualize scenes that Grofé tried to capture with music: a sunrise over the Grand Canyon, a burro ride down a winding trail, a thunderstorm, and so on. From a Vygotskian perspective, this lesson could best be described as:
A.Guided participation
B.A mediated learning experience
C.A lesson at students’ actual developmental level
D.A lesson at students’ level of potential development
Answer Key: B
Feedback: The teacher is sharing perspectives concerning a shared experience with his class. He is helping them to make sense of this symphony by sharing insights concerning its structure.
Text Reference: See Vygotsky’s Theory of Cognitive Development, p.