Which of the Following Is a Similarity in the Reasoning

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a similarity in the reasoning of Jean Piaget and information-processing psychologists?

• A) The cognitive ability of adolescents and young adults are quantitatively identical.
• B) Adolescents are capable of concrete operational thinking, and only in adulthood do individuals enter the formal operational stage.
• C) Adults think more idealistically than adolescents do.
• D) Adults especially increase their knowledge in a specific area.

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Definitions:

Dodge and Pettit Model

A theoretical model explaining how social information processing patterns can lead to aggressive behavior in children.

Aggressive Thinking

A pattern of thought that involves a harmful or hostile attitude or intentions towards others.

Antisocial Behavior

Actions that harm or lack consideration for the well-being of others, often characterized by aggression, manipulation, or a disregard for societal norms.

Interaction Cycle

The dynamic sequence of actions and reactions between entities that influence each other, often used in the context of social, biological, or ecological systems.