As a First-Grade Teacher Reads a Book About Penguins in Antarctica

question 12

Multiple Choice

As a first-grade teacher reads a book about penguins in Antarctica, she points to Antarctica on a globe. Six-year-old John seems really puzzled. "How come they don't fall off the earth?" he asks. From Piaget's perspective, John can best be described as:

• A) Experiencing disequilibrium
• B) Having difficulty with conservation
• C) Having difficulty with class inclusion
• D) Accommodating when he should be assimilating

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Definitions:

Cohesive Groups

Groups characterized by strong bonds and mutual respect among members, leading to increased collaboration and productivity.

Emergent Groups

Groups that form spontaneously based on shared interests or goals, especially in response to specific events or conditions.

Formal Groups

Groups in an organization created officially by the management to perform specific tasks or achieve certain objectives.

Social Groups

Social groups consist of two or more people who interact with one another, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity and common identity.