An Outcome of Centration in Children's Thinking Is That They

question 26

Multiple Choice

An outcome of centration in children's thinking is that they:

• A) appear to have more sophisticated understanding than they actually have.
• B) misinterpret instructions when asked to solve tasks.
• C) consider multiple aspects of a task at the same time.
• D) are particularly susceptible to biased reasoning because they focus on a single aspect of a task.

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Definitions:

Cephalocaudal Pattern

A developmental principle where growth and skill development proceed from the head downward through the body.

Proximodistal Pattern

A pattern of growth and development in humans where development proceeds from the center of the body outward to the extremities.

Growth

The process of increasing in size, number, value, or strength.

Parturition

The process of giving birth to offspring.