When a Gap Is Perceived to Exist Between an Existing

question 155

Short Answer

When a gap is perceived to exist between an existing state and a desired state we have a(n)________.

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Definitions:

Sophisticated

Having a refined knowledge of the world, complex or developed in a way that is not immediately obvious.

Centrated Thinking

A cognitive phenomenon in early childhood, where a child focuses on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others, indicative of preoperational thinking according to Jean Piaget.

Reverse Thinking

An approach to problem-solving where one starts with the desired outcome and works backward to identify the steps necessary to achieve that outcome.

Conservation

Conservation is a concept in cognitive development, demonstrating that a child understands that quantities remain consistent despite changes in shape or arrangement, typically developed during the concrete operational stage.