Early brain development：練習問題

Which part of the developing brain is primarily responsible for controlling involuntary functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure?

What was a key finding in the study by Gunderson et al. (2013) regarding the relationship between parent praise and a child’s later motivation?

Daniel Willingham suggested specific strategies to support different types of development. Which of the following is a strategy he recommended for supporting social development in children?

According to Piaget’s theory, what term is used to describe the state of cognitive balance when a child's existing schemas can explain what they perceive around them?

Which part of the brain, which begins developing early in the prenatal period, is responsible for motor coordination, posture, and maintaining balance?

What is the primary function of the cerebellum during early brain development?

Identify the stage in Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development where a child begins to use logical rules but only when applied to physical objects.

Distinguish between conventional morality and post-conventional morality in the development of an individual's moral reasoning.

Development – How did you develop?
Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development suggests children pass through distinct stages. Explain the 'sensorimotor' stage and the 'pre-operational' stage. For each stage, identify one key developmental milestone or limitation.

Development – How did you develop?
(a) Describe the procedure and results of Piaget and Inhelder’s (1956) Three Mountains task.
(b) How did this study support Piaget's views on the pre-operational stage of development?
(c) Identify one methodological weakness of this study.