Major Theorists of Development — MCQs, Explanations & Mock Tests
Clear filterPiaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, Erikson, Bruner, Bandura, Freud, Maslow and others.
According to Piaget, a child's primary learning during the 'sensorimotor stage' occurs through which of the following?
In the sensorimotor stage (0–2 years), an infant understands the world primarily through their senses and physical (motor) actions.
According to Vygotsky, the development of 'language' aids in which of the following?
Vygotsky believed that language is not merely a tool for communication, but an essential instrument for thought and cognitive development.
According to Piaget, the tendency of 'centration' is a major limitation of which stage?
In the pre-operational stage (2–7 years), a child is able to focus on only one aspect of a situation at a time, which is termed centration.
According to Piaget, what is the main characteristic of the 'Pre-operational Stage'?
The main characteristic of the pre-operational stage (2–7 years) is the development of symbolic thought and the use of language.
According to Piaget, what is the main characteristic of the 'Concrete Operational Stage'?
In the concrete operational stage, children become capable of logical thinking and reasoning based on concrete objects.
Which of the following refers to the subconscious process of 'understanding' a language through immersion?
The subconscious process of picking up a language is known as Acquisition.
Who gave the Theory of Psychosocial Development?
Erik Erikson proposed the Theory of Psychosocial Development.
What does Vygotsky's 'Sociocultural Theory' emphasize?
According to Vygotsky, learning takes place through social interactions and culture.
According to Jean Piaget, at which stage does a child develop 'Hypothetical-Deductive Reasoning'?
In the formal operational stage (11+ years), a child begins to reason based on abstract principles and hypotheses.
According to Piaget, what is the meaning of 'Schema' in cognitive development?
Schemas are mental structures or building blocks that help us organize and interpret information about the world.