Multiple Choice Questions
1.
According to Piaget, cognitive development:
A)
Occurs at random without a set order
B)
Follows a specific, universal sequence
C)
Is unique to each individual child
D)
Does not follow a sequence
Answer: B
2.
Which stage in Piaget's cognitive theory spans
from birth to 2 years?
A)
Sensory-Motor
B)
Pre-Operational
C)
Concrete Operational
D)
Formal Operational
Answer: A
3.
Piaget's theory suggests cognitive development
is:
A)
Continuous
B)
Stage-like and discontinuous
C)
Variable across different cultures
D)
Dependent only on social interactions
Answer: B
4.
In the sensory-motor stage, children learn that
objects are:
A)
Always moving
B)
Temporary
C)
Permanent, even if out of sight
D)
Only visible when interacted with
Answer: C
5.
The pre-operational stage includes children
typically aged:
A)
0-2 years
B)
2-7 years
C)
7-12 years
D)
12 years and older
Answer: B
6.
Symbolic play is characteristic of which Piagetian
stage?
A)
Sensory-Motor
B)
Pre-Operational
C)
Concrete Operational
D)
Formal Operational
Answer: B
7.
The concept of "egocentrism" in
Piaget's theory is best described as:
A)
Ability to consider others' perspectives
B)
Belief that others see the world exactly as they
do
C)
Constant self-focus in adolescence
D)
Development of empathy for others
Answer: B
8.
During the concrete operational stage, children
begin to:
A)
Think abstractly
B)
Understand conservation and reversibility
C)
Engage in hypothetical thinking
D)
Master algebra
Answer: B
9.
Piaget’s concept of “reversibility” means that a
child can:
A)
Perform tasks in reverse without difficulty
B)
Mentally reverse actions in their mind
C)
Understand hypothetical situations
D)
Think about abstract concepts
Answer: B
10.
Which of these tasks is used by Piaget to assess
conservation understanding?
A)
Conservation of mass
B)
Conservation of numbers
C)
Conservation of volume
D)
All of the above
Answer: D
11.
The stage where infants produce sounds like
"ma" and "ba" is called:
A)
Babbling
B)
Telegraphic speech
C)
Crying phase
D)
Word stage
Answer: A
12.
Around which age do children begin using two-word
phrases like "Mama go"?
A)
1 year
B)
2 years
C)
3 years
D)
4 years
Answer: B
13.
Which term refers to a child’s initial use of
single words to convey entire ideas?
A)
Syntax
B)
Telegraphic speech
C)
Babbling
D)
Holophrastic speech
Answer: D
14.
The transition from egocentric to socialized
speech typically occurs during:
A)
Infancy
B)
Preschool years
C)
Elementary school years
D)
Adolescence
Answer: C
15.
In the “telegraphic speech” stage, children’s
sentences:
A)
Are detailed and complex
B)
Include only essential words
C)
Mimic adult conversation
D)
Contain slang
Answer: B
16.
During the babbling phase, infants:
A)
Mimic adult speech exactly
B)
Experiment with simple sounds
C)
Only cry for communication
D)
Are capable of full sentences
17.
Answer: B
A)
100 words
B)
1000 words
C)
2500-2800 words
D)
4000-5000 words
Answer: C
18.
Which stage follows after the babbling phase?
A)
One-word stage
B)
Telegraphic speech
C)
Social speech
D)
Silent phase
Answer: A
19.
A child who says "Dog go" is likely in
which stage of language development?
A)
Babbling
B)
Holophrastic
C)
Two-word stage
D)
Complex sentences
Answer: C
20.
A key feature of the later stages of language
development is:
A)
Babbling
B)
Egocentric speech
C)
Socialized speech
D)
Word combination
Answer: C
21.
Multilingualism refers to:
A)
Knowing only one language well
B)
Speaking multiple languages
C)
Understanding dialects within one language
D)
Learning new languages slowly
Answer: B
22.
A child exposed to three languages at home,
school, and neighborhood is:
A)
Facing interference issues
B)
Likely to develop slower language skills
C)
Likely multilingual
D)
All of the above
Answer: D
23.
Difficulty in pronunciation due to multiple
language exposure is termed:
A)
Mispronunciation
B)
Pronunciation interference
C)
Syntax error
D)
Language development delay
Answer: B
24.
Borrowing words from one language while speaking
another is an example of:
A)
Code-switching
B)
Syntax interference
C)
Phonemic substitution
D)
Bilingual synthesis
Answer: A
25.
Language skills are primarily developed in
children through:
A)
Genetics only
B)
Interaction with environment and family
C)
Television and radio
D)
Books alone
Answer: B
26.
A supportive home environment can:
A)
Have little effect on language development
B)
Accelerate language development
C)
Be more important than school in language
learning
D)
Replace school instruction
Answer: B
27.
Children with auditory disabilities may
experience:
A)
Accelerated language development
B)
No language development issues
C)
Delayed language development
D)
Faster reading skills
Answer: C
28.
Peer group influence on language is often seen
in:
A)
Vocabulary and mannerisms
B)
Grammar
C)
Sound recognition
D)
Pronunciation only
Answer: A
29.
Media exposure affects language development by:
A)
Limiting vocabulary
B)
Restricting grammar understanding
C)
Broadening vocabulary and sentence structure
D)
Impairing listening skills
Answer: C
30.
Language is defined as:
A)
Only spoken words
B)
The method of combining words for communication
C)
Only written words
D)
The structure of the brain
Answer: B
31.
According to Piaget, "assimilation"
refers to:
A)
Adapting new experiences by changing existing
mental structures
B)
Incorporating new information into existing
schemas
C)
Ignoring new information
D)
Starting new schemas for every new experience
Answer: B
32.
"Accommodation" in Piaget’s theory
means:
A)
Ignoring new information
B)
Changing existing mental schemas to fit new
experiences
C)
Applying old schemas to every situation
D)
Using pre-existing knowledge only
Answer: B
33.
During the sensory-motor stage, infants
primarily learn through:
A)
Abstract thinking
B)
Physical and sensory interaction with the
environment
C)
Hypothetical reasoning
D)
Reading and writing
Answer: B
34.
The sensory-motor stage ends when the child:
A)
Starts talking
B)
Starts walking
C)
Can recognize colors
D)
Understands algebra
Answer: A
35.
At which cognitive stage can children solve
conservation tasks?
A)
Sensory-Motor
B)
Pre-Operational
C)
Concrete Operational
D)
Formal Operational
Answer: C
36.
Conservation of mass typically develops around:
A)
2 years
B)
5 years
C)
7-8 years
D)
12 years
Answer: C
37.
A child who believes the same amount of clay
changes if molded into different shapes lacks:
A)
Egocentrism
B)
Conservation
C)
Object permanence
D)
Reversibility
Answer: B
38.
Which Piagetian stage is associated with the
beginning of abstract thinking?
A)
Sensory-Motor
B)
Pre-Operational
C)
Concrete Operational
D)
Formal Operational
Answer: D
39.
Piaget’s "formal operational" stage
generally begins at:
A)
6 years
B)
7-8 years
C)
12 years
D)
18 years
Answer: C
40.
In the formal operational stage, children can:
A)
Only think about concrete events
B)
Hypothetically reason about multiple solutions
to a problem
C)
Follow one-dimensional thought
D)
Engage only in egocentric thinking
Answer: B
41.
The use of phrases like “Daddy go” reflects which
stage?
A)
Pre-linguistic
B)
Holophrastic
C)
Two-word stage
D)
Complex sentence stage
Answer: C
42.
At what age do children typically begin to
engage in “telegraphic speech”?
A)
6 months
B)
1-2 years
C)
3-4 years
D)
5-6 years
Answer: B
43.
Children’s language becomes less egocentric and
more socialized by:
A)
Preschool years
B)
Elementary school years
C)
Middle school years
D)
High school years
Answer: B
44.
When a child says, “me want juice,” they are
demonstrating:
A)
Complete sentence formation
B)
Telegraphic speech
C)
Babbling
D)
Syntax mastery
Answer: B
45.
Which of the following is NOT typically a
challenge for young children’s language development?
A)
Understanding double meanings
B)
Using sarcasm
C)
Pronouncing simple words
D)
Recognizing abstract ideas
Answer: C
46.
Pronouns and prepositions are usually mastered
by children at:
A)
2 years
B)
3 years
C)
4-5 years
D)
6-7 years
Answer: C
47.
A key milestone in early language development
is:
A)
Understanding abstract concepts
B)
Mastering sentence structures like conjunctions
C)
Ability to combine sounds into words
D)
Reading books independently
Answer: C
48.
Language development in infants is primarily:
A)
Driven by grammar lessons
B)
Influenced by early interactions with caregivers
C)
Taught through structured reading programs
D)
Completely random
Answer: B
49.
During early language development, young
children have difficulty:
A)
Describing concrete objects
B)
Imitating sounds
C)
Understanding metaphors and idioms
D)
Remembering short phrases
Answer: C
50.
Language development typically reaches a point
of significant expansion during:
A)
Toddler years
B)
Preschool years
C)
Elementary school years
D)
High school years
Answer: C
51.
A child who mixes up sentence structure due to
multilingual exposure is experiencing:
A)
Syntax interference
B)
Phoneme interference
C)
Vocabulary confusion
D)
Abstract confusion
Answer: A
52.
In a multilingual environment, children might:
A)
Experience faster vocabulary growth
B)
Struggle with sentence structure
C)
Not benefit from peer interactions
D)
Find it impossible to learn languages
Answer: B
53.
Which factor is known to positively influence
language development in young children?
A)
Interaction with diverse vocabulary at home
B)
Lack of social interactions
C)
Strict grammar lessons only
D)
Absence of media exposure
Answer: A
54.
Auditory disabilities can impact language
development by:
A)
Accelerating vocabulary acquisition
B)
Slowing down vocabulary and pronunciation
development
C)
Increasing grammar accuracy
D)
Having no effect on language acquisition
Answer: B
55.
Media exposure can:
A)
Only teach incorrect language habits
B)
Help broaden vocabulary and sentence structures
C)
Replace all need for formal education
D)
Cause language skills to decline
Answer: B
56.
Peer groups influence language development
primarily by:
A)
Providing formal grammar lessons
B)
Creating opportunities for social language use
C)
Limiting vocabulary development
D)
Teaching only negative behaviors
Answer: B
57.
Which is NOT a common language interference in
multilingual children?
A)
Pronunciation influence from one language to
another
B)
Mixing words from multiple languages
C)
Confusing sentence structures
D)
Complete fluency loss in one language
Answer: D
58.
Factors such as home environment and media
affect language development by:
A)
Increasing focus on grammar over conversation
B)
Encouraging natural language learning through
interaction
C)
Preventing acquisition of multiple languages
D)
Restricting children to one language only
Answer: B
59.
Exposure to books at an early age:
A)
Has minimal effect on language development
B)
Encourages vocabulary growth and comprehension
skills
C)
Slows down spoken language
D)
Replaces the need for peer interaction
Answer: B
60.
Which factor would most likely hinder language
development in children?
A)
Positive peer interaction
B)
Limited exposure to vocabulary and conversation
C)
Reading storybooks
D)
Encouraging role-play conversations
Answer: B