The following are characteristics of a child operating at the concrete operational stage except: a) Abstract thinking b) Decentration c) Logical thinking d) Reversibility

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9. The following are characteristics of a child operating at the concrete operational stage except

   • Children in the concrete operational stage (around 7-11 years) develop logical thinking, decentration (focusing on multiple aspects), and reversibility. Abstract thinking develops in the subsequent formal operational stage.
   • a) Abstract thinking

10. Why should teachers avoid comparing children during motor development?

    • While there are general patterns, the pace and timing of motor skill acquisition vary significantly from child to child. Each child's development is unique.
    • c) Development is individualised

11. The statement that development is "continuous rather than discrete" means that

    • Continuous development suggests that development is a gradual, cumulative process where skills and knowledge build upon previous ones, meaning each stage influences the next.
    • c) Each stage of development influences the next

12. A teacher introduces an anti-bullying policy and ensures that learners who are victims of bullying receive emotional support in school. Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is being addressed?

    • An anti-bullying policy and emotional support aim to create a secure and protected environment, addressing the fundamental need for safety and security.
    • c) Safety needs

13. Human development differs from growth because development involves

    • Growth refers to quantitative increases (e.g., height, weight), while development involves qualitative changes in complexity, organization, and functioning.
    • d) Qualitative and orderly changes

14. When an infant learns to crawl before walking, it demonstrates the principle of

    • The cephalocaudal principle states that development proceeds from the head downwards to the feet. Control over the upper body (like crawling) typically precedes control over the lower body (like walking).
    • a) Cephalocaudal development

15. The driving force that propels an individual to achieve the highest form of self-actualization is referred to as

    • Self-actualization is the highest level of Maslow's hierarchy, and the internal drive to achieve one's full potential is a form of motivation.
    • b) Motivation

16. When a learner prefers diagrams, charts, and concept maps, the learner is likely a

    • Learners who process information best through visual aids like diagrams, charts, and maps are considered visual learners.
    • d) Visual learner

17. Which of the following best illustrates intrinsic motivation?

    • Intrinsic motivation is performing an activity for its inherent satisfaction or enjoyment, without external rewards. Reading a novel purely for personal enjoyment is a clear example of this.
    • b) Reading a novel for personal enjoyment

18. A major cause of difficulty faced by pre-adolescent learners is

    • While pre-adolescents (typically 9-12 years old) generally have developed motor skills, impaired eye-hand coordination can still be a significant challenge for some, affecting tasks like writing, drawing, and sports. The other options are generally not characteristic difficulties for this age group.
    • a) Impaired eye-hand coordination

19. Turner's syndrome commonly affects

    • Turner's syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that occurs when a female is born with only one X chromosome instead of the usual two. Therefore, it affects only girls.
    • d) Girls only

20. Which of the following is an example of a negative reinforcement in the classroom?

    • Negative reinforcement involves removing an undesirable stimulus to increase a desired behavior. Giving a learner more rest (removing the task/effort) after they complete their work on time increases the likelihood of them completing work on time in the future.
    • b) Giving the learner more rest after completing their work on time