Question 52 – Cognition and development - Questions

Toby&#x27;s dad says: &#x27;Toby knows what our pet dog looks like. But yesterday, when we saw a neighbor&#x27;s cat, he pointed at it and shouted &quot;Doggy!&quot; He seems to think any small four-legged furry animal is a dog.&#x27;
Maya&#x27;s mum says: &#x27;Maya used to do exactly the same thing, but now she knows the difference between dogs and cats, and how they behave differently. She knows that dogs bark and chase balls, while cats meow and climb fences, so she uses the right name for each.&#x27;

Scenario: Toby and Maya

Two parents are talking about how their toddlers, Toby and Maya, identify animals.

Toby's dad says: 'Toby knows what our pet dog looks like. But yesterday, when we saw a neighbor's cat, he pointed at it and shouted "Doggy!" He seems to think any small four-legged furry animal is a dog.'
Maya's mum says: 'Maya used to do exactly the same thing, but now she knows the difference between dogs and cats, and how they behave differently. She knows that dogs bark and chase balls, while cats meow and climb fences, so she uses the right name for each.'

Cognition and development Questions

Practise AQA A Level Psychology Cognition and development with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 100 questions covering Piaget's theory of cognitive development, Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development, Baillargeon's early infant abilities, and Development of social cognition, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.