A Teacher Plans to Assign Her Students the Task of Imagining

question 143

Multiple Choice

A teacher plans to assign her students the task of imagining and describing what the world would be like if all water disappeared completely for 24 hours. Piaget would probably predict that only children in the _______ stage of development would be capable of even entertaining this scenario.

• A) formal operational
• B) preoperational
• C) sensorimotor
• D) concrete operational

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Definitions:

Epicurus

An ancient Greek philosopher who founded Epicureanism, a philosophy that sought to find the greatest happiness through the pursuit of modest pleasures and the freedom from fear and pain.

Human Existence

The state or fact of living or having objective reality, typically considered within the context of what it means to be human.

Tranquil Mind

A state of mental calm and clarity, free from agitation, stress, or anxiety.

Unlimited Pleasure

The concept of seeking pleasure without any constraints or consideration of possible negative consequences.