Peter Learns That He Will Be Working with a New

question 45

Multiple Choice

Peter learns that he will be working with a new computer programmer who is Asian, quite attractive, and speaks English very well. Peter pictures her as quiet, shy, polite, and very intelligent. Peter's thinking could best be considered

• A) a stereotype.
• B) discrimination.
• C) us-versus-them thinking.
• D) a prejudice.

Describe the concept of precausal thinking and its manifestations in children’s explanations of events.

Explain the concept of mental operations and their role in cognitive development, including reversibility.

Understand the concept of egocentrism and its impact on a child’s perspective-taking abilities.

Identify and explain the concepts of class inclusion and conservation in cognitive development.

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