According to Piaget, the Period of Cognitive Development That Spans

question 61

Multiple Choice

According to Piaget, the period of cognitive development that spans the period from early adolescence through adulthood is called

• A) sensorimotor.
• B) preoperational.
• C) concrete operations.
• D) formal operations.

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Definitions:

Mitochondrial Cristae

The inner membrane folds of mitochondria that increase the surface area for ATP production processes.

Preparatory Reaction

A phase in cellular respiration where pyruvate is converted into acetyl-CoA before entering the citric acid cycle.

Coenzyme A

A cofactor that plays a critical role in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, as well as in the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins.

Electron Transport Chain

A series of complexes that transfer electrons through a membrane within mitochondria to form a gradient used to produce ATP.