Child Development and Pedagogy - CDP MCQ - Section 1
66. According to Piaget, the second stage of cognitive development is
- Option : C
- Explanation : (C) Piaget proposed four stages of cognitive development: the sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational and formal operational period. The second stage is called the pre operational stage.
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67. What is the factor influencing physical development?
- Option : D
- Explanation : (D) Development depends upon the potentials that child gets from his parents.
These potentials decide the limit of development of a child, e.g. height, weight, body structure, etc. This is referred to as heredity.
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Directions(Q.Nos.1-30) Answer the following questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options.
68. Which of the following is correct formula to calculate IQ?
- Option : A
- Explanation : (A) Originally, the differences between mental age and chronological age were used to compute the intelligence quotient or IQ. This was computed using the ratio method, with the following formula: MA/CA * 100.
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69. Who among the following described 'reflective thinking'?
- Option : A
- Explanation : (A) Reflective Thinking was a concept given by John Dewey. Dewey defines reflective thought as our single most potent antidote to erroneous beliefs. Dewey argues that reflective thought is a relational framework for how different bits of knowledge connect to and validate one another. To think well is to construct fruitful linkages.
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70. Which is not included in the levels of inductive reasoning?
- Option : D
- Explanation : (D) Inductive reasoning is the process of making generalised decisions after observing, or witnessing, repeated specific instances of something.
Generalisation is not included in the levels of inductive reasoning. The levels of inductive reasoning Observation: collect facts, without bias. Analysis: classify the facts, identifying patterns of regularity. Inference: From the patterns, infer generalisations about the relations between the facts. Confirmation: Testing the inference through further observation.
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