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1. What are the major advancements in cognitive development in the preschool years, according to Piaget? During this stage children begin to use language; memory and imagination also develop. In the preoperational stage, children engage in make believe and can understand and express relationships between the past and the future. More complex concepts, such as cause and effect relationships, have not been learned. Intelligence is egocentric and intuitive, not logical. 2. How do cognitive limitations in the early years, such as perception-based and unidimensional thinking, irreversibility, transductive reasoning, or egocentrism affect learning and behavior? Piaget has described preschoolers' thinking as marked by fascinating errors in logic. Young children often conclude, for example, that inanimate objects that move are alive. Their thinking tends to be unidimensional; they often center on just one object or aspect of a problem at a time. They have trouble reversing activities or operations mentally. Their causal thinking, while more sophisticated than in infancy, is still faulty. They engage in transductive reasoning, in which two unrelated events are placed into a causal relationship. Finally, they are still quite egocentric; they have trouble understanding the perspectives of others.

3. What are the major criticisms of Piaget’s theory of preschool cognition? The major criticism of Piaget’s theory is overlooking cultural effects, unscientific methods, and underestimation of children’s intellectual abilities. 4. How does Vygotsky’s view of preschoolers’ thinking differ from Piaget’s? Vygotsky believed that the child is a social being, and cognitive development is led by social interactions Piaget, on the other hand, felt that the child was more independent and that development was guided by self-centered, focused activities. 5. Why are language and social interaction more important for learning in children of historically underrepresented groups? Language plays particularly an important role in learning. It helps kids selfdirected speech or their inner directed language helps them guide their own attention and organize idea internally 6. What are theories of the mind and attention and why do information processing theorists find these so important for learning? Theory of mind refers to the cognitive ability to make inferences about others mental states (eg, beliefs, intentions, and desires) and use them to understand and predict behavior. Theory of mind plays a central role in human social interactions. The Theory is based on the idea that humans process the information they receive, rather than merely responding to stimuli. This

perspective equates the mind to a computer, which is responsible for analyzing information from the environment.

7. What does brain research reveal about executive function and its contributions to learning and school success? These skills are crucial for learning and development. They also enable positive behavior and allow us to make healthy choices for our families and ourselves. Executive function and self-regulation skills depend on three types of brain function: working memory, mental flexibility, and self-control. 8. What are the characteristics of young children with cognitive disabilities, and how can the caregivers and teachers adapt interactions and classroom environments to meet their needs? The characteristics of young children with cognitive disabilities are Deficits in intellectual functioning, impairment in adaptive functioning, and early onset. Promoting inclusion in childcare setting...