1. What are the two types of memory discussed in the presentation?
1. Working memory short- term and long term memory.
What is Middle Childhood?
Middle childhood is the period of life that begins when children enter primary school and last until they reach adolescence.(Between ages 6-12)
1. What is the meaning of the abbreviation ADHD?
1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
2. What is Attention?
2. Attention is the ability to give full focus on a specific task.
2. Name the two theories we speak about in the presentation.
2. Jean Piaget and Vygotsky
2. Computer availability at home is a strong predictor of achievement in which subject areas?
2. Science and Math.
3. At what age does ADHD normally detected?
3. Preschool to about 8 years
3. Name 1 limitation of Piagets Theory view on cognitive development.
The theory does not explain how children in the middle years can perform at an advanced level in certain areas.
4. What are two (3) examples of Material Hardships?
4.Poor Healthcare, unstable housing, and food insecurity.
4. What is the name of the intelligence test used to measure intelligence in children?
4. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for children
4. What is the difference between pragmatics and Metalinguistic Awareness?
4. Pragmatics involves the appropriate use of language to communicate while metalinguistic awareness is understanding language and how it works becomes explicit.
4. What are two (2) common cognitive problems in children?
4. Learning disabilities and ADHD
5. List three types of Multiple Intelligences.
5. Bodily(kinesthetic), Logical, musical, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalist, linguistic
Name the six concrete operations.
Name 3 things that can Influence Intelligence.
Heredity/Environment
Race
Families
Schools and Intervention
Cultural Differences