Educational Psychology MCQs

What is the age range for the formal operational stage in Piaget’s theory?

A) 2 to 7 years

B) 7 to 11 years

C) 11 years and older

D) Birth to 2 years

Which stage involves the understanding that certain properties of objects remain constant despite changes in appearance?

A) Preoperational stage

B) Formal operational stage

C) Sensorimotor stage

D) Concrete operational stage

What is a key assumption of Piaget’s theory regarding cognitive development?

A) Development is solely influenced by genetics

B) Stages are culturally determined

C) Stages are universal, though timing may vary

D) Development occurs in a continuous, linear manner

Which stage is characterized by abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning?

A) Sensorimotor stage

B) Concrete operational stage

C) Preoperational stage

D) Formal operational stage

In which stage does the transition from reflexive actions to purposeful, goal-directed behavior occur?

A) Formal operational stage

B) Concrete operational stage

C) Preoperational stage

D) Sensorimotor stage

According to Erik Erikson’s theory, which stage occurs during adolescence and focuses on identity development?

A) Industry vs. Inferiority

B) Trust vs. Mistrust

C) Identity vs. Role Confusion

D) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

What is the key feature of the Preoperational Stage regarding conservation?

A) Children understand conservation principles.

B) Children struggle with conservation understanding.

C) Conservation is not relevant in this stage.

D) Conservation is mastered at this stage.

At what age does the Sensorimotor Stage typically end?

A) 2 years

B) 4 years

C) 6 years

D) 18 months

What is a fundamental assumption of Piaget’s theory regarding the universality of stages?

A) Stages are culturally determined.

B) Stages are individually unique.

C) Stages are universal but rigid.

D) Stages are universal but timing may vary.

What does the term “metacognition” refer to in the context of Piaget’s theory?

A) Abstract thinking

B) Logical reasoning

C) Thinking about one’s own thinking

D) Symbolic thinking