Cognitive Learning

Description: This quiz will test your understanding of cognitive learning, a type of learning that involves the acquisition, organization, and use of knowledge.
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Which of the following is NOT a stage of cognitive learning according to Piaget?

  1. Sensorimotor

  2. Preoperational

  3. Concrete operational

  4. Formal operational

  5. Reflective operational


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Reflective operational is not a stage of cognitive learning according to Piaget.

What is the process of organizing and interpreting new information in terms of existing knowledge called?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Accommodation

  3. Equilibration

  4. Adaptation

  5. Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assimilation is the process of organizing and interpreting new information in terms of existing knowledge.

What is the process of changing existing knowledge to accommodate new information called?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Accommodation

  3. Equilibration

  4. Adaptation

  5. Organization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Accommodation is the process of changing existing knowledge to accommodate new information.

What is the process of maintaining a balance between assimilation and accommodation called?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Accommodation

  3. Equilibration

  4. Adaptation

  5. Organization


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Equilibration is the process of maintaining a balance between assimilation and accommodation.

What is the process of adapting to new situations and environments called?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Accommodation

  3. Equilibration

  4. Adaptation

  5. Organization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adaptation is the process of adapting to new situations and environments.

What is the process of organizing information into meaningful units called?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Accommodation

  3. Equilibration

  4. Adaptation

  5. Organization


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Organization is the process of organizing information into meaningful units.

What is the process of retrieving information from memory called?

  1. Recall

  2. Recognition

  3. Relearning

  4. Encoding

  5. Storage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Recall is the process of retrieving information from memory.

What is the process of identifying information that has been previously encountered called?

  1. Recall

  2. Recognition

  3. Relearning

  4. Encoding

  5. Storage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Recognition is the process of identifying information that has been previously encountered.

What is the process of learning new information again after it has been forgotten called?

  1. Recall

  2. Recognition

  3. Relearning

  4. Encoding

  5. Storage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Relearning is the process of learning new information again after it has been forgotten.

What is the process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory called?

  1. Recall

  2. Recognition

  3. Relearning

  4. Encoding

  5. Storage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Encoding is the process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory.

What is the process of maintaining information in memory over time called?

  1. Recall

  2. Recognition

  3. Relearning

  4. Encoding

  5. Storage


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Storage is the process of maintaining information in memory over time.

What is the process of transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory called?

  1. Recall

  2. Recognition

  3. Relearning

  4. Encoding

  5. Consolidation


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Consolidation is the process of transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory.

What is the process of forgetting information called?

  1. Recall

  2. Recognition

  3. Relearning

  4. Encoding

  5. Forgetting


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Forgetting is the process of forgetting information.

What is the process of using information to solve problems or make decisions called?

  1. Recall

  2. Recognition

  3. Relearning

  4. Encoding

  5. Transfer


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Transfer is the process of using information to solve problems or make decisions.

What is the process of learning new information by observing others called?

  1. Recall

  2. Recognition

  3. Relearning

  4. Encoding

  5. Modeling


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Modeling is the process of learning new information by observing others.

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