A University Student Taking Introductory Psychology Decides to Test Piaget's

question 177

Multiple Choice

A university student taking introductory psychology decides to test Piaget's theories of mental development on his 10-year-old sister,who loves hot dogs and is very hungry.He shows her two hot dogs.Then,while she is watching,he breaks one of the hot dogs in half.He asks if she would like one hot dog (the intact hot dog) or two hot dogs (the hot dog cut in half) .Consistent with Piaget's findings,the girl probably will:

• A)select the intact hot dog.
• B)select the hot dog cut in half.
• C)state that both choices are the same.
• D)become confused and have trouble deciding.

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Definitions:

Control Theory

The theory that an individual’s tendency to engage in deviant behavior is influenced by his or her ties to other persons. There are four components of such ties: attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief.

Involvement

The degree of interest and engagement that an individual or group has in a particular activity or situation.

Social Life

The part of an individual's time that is spent engaging with others in the community or society, participating in social activities, and building relationships.

Opportunity Structure

An environment in which an individual has opportunities to enact a role, which usually requires the assistance of those in complementary roles.