Psychology Answers

Theories of cognitive development

Sternberg proposed the triarchic theory of human intelligence. Which intelligence does he consider to be the most important? Why do you say so?

Theories of cognitive development

2) According to which theory is group-work encouraged? Why does this scientist see it as important?

Theories of cognitive development

1) Piaget’s formal operational stage begins at around age 11 or 12 and continues throughout adulthood. Does this suggest that once one reaches this level of cognitive development that they plateau? Or, are there different levels of formal operations?

1.      What is the independent variable?

2.      What is the dependent variable?

3.      List the variables that are controlled in the experiment?

4.      List the variables that are not controlled, and explain how they might have affected Philip’s findings.

5.      Was the research a valid test of Philip’s hypothesis? Explain your reasoning.

Write independent & dependent variable on Evaluation of a pain management programme for adolescent girls and young women with intellectual disabilities who experience menstrual pain.

1.2 According to which theory is group-work encouraged? Why does this scientist see it as important?

1.1 Piaget’s formal operational stage begins at around age 11 or 12 and continues throughout adulthood. Does this suggest that once one reaches this level of cognitive development that they plateau? Or, are there different levels of formal operations?

3) According to Gouws (2019:142-143) there are a variety of factors at play a role in adolescents’ suicide. After reading the case study of Lynette above, which of these factors could possibly relate to Lynette’s inclination to commit suicide. Provide reasons for your answers.

2) Since sexuality development becomes quite important during the adolescent years, teachers are expected to be prepared to deal with it appropriately. You are requested to give a presentation to your fellow colleagues on what a teacher should know and how to handle dealing with issues of HIV/AIDS and the development of sexuality in the classroom. Discuss why it is important for teachers to understand the development of sexuality and what factors are important to know.

Lynette was born with HIV and diagnosed at birth in 1990. Her chances of survival were incredibly slim. She lived in hospitals the first several years of her life. She has been on most HIV treatment regimens. She was constantly educated about HIV, but trying to understand it was so hard. Before she was eight, she lost both parents to AIDS. She had hepatitis C for a while, but it remained undiagnosed since high school. She graduated in 2009 and lived a ‘normal’ life. She went to university but always kept her status secret for fear of rejection. She even considered suicide as she felt that there was no reason to live.

1) What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?