If you take the information-processing view of cognitive development, you would say that
A. typing on a computer keyboard is the equivalent of short-term memory.
B. thinking and data processing are similar, but not actually related.
C. storing information to a hard drive is the equivalent of long-term memory.
D. placing information in RAM memory is like sensory memory.
i believe the C is the correct
As an advocate of sociocultural theory, you would be most interested in the
A.interplay of genetic inheritance and environment.
B.impact of being African American on your learning abilities.
C. role of the unconscious in learning
D. role of consciousness in child development.
i believe the A is the correct.
Sally can tie her shoes but only with her mother's help. This fact suggests that tying shoes is
A.actually beyond Sally's capability
B.within Sally's zone of proximal development
C.an innate process that only needs nutruring to unfold.
D.too difficult for Sally's age and should be attempted later.
i'm not sure..i think the A
I agree with all of your answers. :-)
for the third question(sally can tie her shoes....) might the correct answer is B(within sally's zone of proximal development)?
I checked out proximal development -- and as I reread the information, I believe you're right -- that B may be the right answer.
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/students/learning/lr1zpda.htm
Tying her shoes independently is beyond her capabilities, while it also seems to be in her zone of proximal development.
To answer the first question: "If you take the information-processing view of cognitive development, you would say that A. typing on a computer keyboard is the equivalent of short-term memory; B. thinking and data processing are similar, but not actually related; C. storing information to a hard drive is the equivalent of long-term memory; or D. placing information in RAM memory is like sensory memory."
To determine the correct answer, it is helpful to understand the information-processing view of cognitive development. According to this theory, cognitive development occurs through a process similar to a computer's information processing. In this analogy, short-term memory is comparable to a computer keyboard as it involves the immediate processing and manipulation of information. Therefore, the correct answer would be A, typing on a computer keyboard is the equivalent of short-term memory.
Regarding the second question: "As an advocate of sociocultural theory, you would be most interested in A. the interplay of genetic inheritance and environment; B. the impact of being African American on your learning abilities; C. the role of the unconscious in learning; or D. the role of consciousness in child development."
Sociocultural theory emphasizes the influence of social and cultural factors on cognitive development. This theory highlights the interplay between genetic inheritance and the environment, focusing on how cultural practices and social interactions shape cognitive growth. Therefore, the correct answer is A, the interplay of genetic inheritance and environment.
Addressing the third question: "Sally can tie her shoes but only with her mother's help. This fact suggests that tying shoes is A. actually beyond Sally's capability; B. within Sally's zone of proximal development; C. an innate process that only needs nurturing to unfold; or D. too difficult for Sally's age and should be attempted later."
The concept of the zone of proximal development (ZPD) is associated with sociocultural theory. The ZPD refers to the range of tasks that a child cannot yet perform independently but can accomplish with guidance from a more knowledgeable person. In this case, since Sally can tie her shoes with her mother's help, it suggests that tying shoes is within her zone of proximal development. Therefore, the correct answer is B, within Sally's zone of proximal development.