Jean Piaget Described the Tendency for a Young Child to Fixate

question 82

Multiple Choice

Jean Piaget described the tendency for a young child to fixate on the most visually striking feature of whatever she or he is looking at; Piaget called this:

• A) decentering.
• B) centering.
• C) conservation.
• D) seriation.

Understand the importance of generativity and ego integrity in middle and later adulthood.

Compare and contrast different theories of developmental psychology.

Acknowledge the lifespan perspective as an approach that views development as a lifelong process.

Comprehend the significance of intimacy and successful relationships in Erikson's theory.

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