Piaget Spoke of Egocentrism as a Characteristic of Preoperational Thought

question 25

Multiple Choice

Piaget spoke of egocentrism as a characteristic of preoperational thought. Three of the following are examples of egocentrism as Piaget defined it. Which one is not an example of preoperational egocentrism?

• A) Justin is constantly grabbing objects and pulling them toward himself.
• B) Lois tells a story as if her listeners already know many details they can't possibly know.
• C) Kate cannot make sense of the question "How do you think Molly feels?"
• D) Frank thinks that Lucinda sees the same thing he does, even though Lucinda is in a different room.

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Definitions:

Laboratory

A controlled setting equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching purposes.

Small Sample

A subgroup of a population selected for observation and analysis where the size of the group is considered statistically insufficient for conclusive results.

Misleading Results

Outcomes of experiments or studies that do not accurately reflect the true situation, often due to errors in design, methodology, or interpretation.

Sample Size

The number of observations or data points collected from a population for the purpose of statistical analysis.