According to Vygotsky, social interaction is:

The correct answer is B: Fundamental to cognitive development and learning. Vygotsky's sociocultural theory emphasizes that social interaction and cultural context are central to cognitive development. Learning is a social process that occurs through interaction with others and cultural tools.

According to Erikson, what critical psychosocial task occurs during adolescence (12-18 years)?

The correct answer is B: Forming a coherent sense of identity and resolving role confusion. Identity vs. Role Confusion is the central crisis of adolescence. Teenagers explore different roles, values, and beliefs to develop a coherent self-concept and personal identity.

How do Kohlberg's and Bandura's theories differ in their primary focus?

The correct answer is A: Kohlberg focuses on moral reasoning; Bandura focuses on behavioral learning through observation. Kohlberg's theory addresses moral development and how children's ethical reasoning progresses, while Bandura's theory explains how people learn behaviors through observing others and environmental interactions.

Authentic assessment differs from traditional testing in that it:

The correct answer is B: Evaluates real-world application and meaningful tasks rather than isolated facts. Authentic assessment uses real-world contexts and meaningful tasks (projects, performances, portfolios) to evaluate whether students can apply knowledge practically.

Which of the following is NOT one of Erikson's eight psychosocial stages?

The correct answer is C: Self-Actualization vs. Self-Doubt. Self-actualization is a concept from Maslow's theory, not Erikson's. Erikson's eight stages are: Trust, Autonomy, Initiative, Industry, Identity, Intimacy, Generativity, and Ego Integrity.

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Q.1 Medium Preoperational stage

What does Piaget mean by 'centration'?

A Focusing on multiple aspects of a situation simultaneously

B Concentrating on only one aspect of a situation while ignoring others

C The ability to reverse mental operations

D The process of organizing information into categories

Correct Answer: B. Concentrating on only one aspect of a situation while ignoring others

EXPLANATION

Centration is the preoperational child's tendency to focus on only one aspect of an object or situation while ignoring other important features. This contributes to their inability to conserve, as they focus on height in a liquid conservation task while ignoring width.

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