Cognitive development questions

January 1997

(a) Describe one theory of cognitive development                                   (12 marks)

(b) Assess the extent to which this theory is supported by psychological studies.    (12 marks)

Summer 1997

(a) Describe two studies of the role of genetic factors in the development of intelligence test performance.                                                                  (12 marks)

(b) Assess the extent to which these studies help us to understand the importance of genetic factors in the development of intelligence test performance.      (12 marks)

January 1998

Critically consider the role of genetic factors in the development of measured intelligence.

Summer 1998

(a) Outline one theory of cognitive development.                                (6 marks)

(b) Assess the extent to which this theory is supported by psychological evidence                                                                                     (12 marks)

(c) Outline one practical application of this theory.           (6 marks)

January 1999

(a) Outline one theory of cognitive development.              (6 marks)

(b) Outline and evaluate one or more practical applications derived from this theory (for example, classroom practices).                                              (18 marks)

Summer 1999

Critically consider practical applications of research into cognitive development.

January 2000

Describe and evaluate two theories of cognitive development.                                

Summer 2000                                                                                                   

Discuss the role of environmental influences in the development of measured intelligence.

January 2002

(a) Outline Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development.          (6 marks)

(b) Outline one or more applications of Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development.          (6 marks)

(c) Evaluate this application/these applications of Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development.      (12 marks)

Summer 2002

(a) Describe one theory of the development of moral understanding (e.g. Piaget, Kohlberg).  (12 marks)

(b) Evaluate the theory of moral understanding that you described in part (a). (12 marks)

January 2003

Critically consider research (theories and/or studies) into the role of cultural factors in the development of intelligence test performance.                             (24 marks)

Summer 2003

Describe and evaluate Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.

Summer 2004

Discuss one or more applications of theories of cognitive development (e.g. to education).