Individuals High in _____ Believe That the World Is Inherently

question 103

Multiple Choice

Individuals high in _____ believe that the world is inherently dangerous and unpredictable.

• A)self-esteem
• B)the need for structured knowledge
• C)disidentification
• D)right-wing authoritarianism

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Definitions:

Private Speech

Vocal communication that individuals direct to themselves, often used as a tool for thought processing and problem-solving, particularly in children.

Lev Vygotsky

A Soviet psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, particularly the sociocultural theory that children learn through interactions with their surrounding culture.

Cognitive Development

A theory of how thought processes, including understanding, perception, and problem-solving, develop from infancy through adulthood.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development stages.