A Child Spends a Lot of Time Putting Objects into His

question 26

Multiple Choice

A child spends a lot of time putting objects into his mouth and touching everything in sight. This child is probably in which stage of development, according to Jean Piaget?

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

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Definitions:

Brain

The brain is the organ of the central nervous system in humans and other vertebrates, responsible for cognitive functions, sensory processing, emotional responses, and regulation of vital body functions.

Neural Tube

The precursor to the central nervous system in vertebrates, which develops into the brain and spinal cord.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, responsible for sensory and associative functions.

Hindbrain

The posterior part of the brain comprising structures including the cerebellum and brainstem, responsible for regulating basic functions such as heartbeat and respiration.