Vilma's Son Wants to Join in a Community Effort to Create

question 82

Multiple Choice

Vilma's son wants to join in a community effort to create a park out of an abandoned lot. When she points out to him that it will probably involve boring, labor-intensive work, his response is, "I know that, but I have a lot of energy and I'm strong. I know I can make the work go faster." Vilma's son is high in:

• A) self-concept.
• B) self-regulation.
• C) self-efficacy.
• D) self-awareness.

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Definitions:

Piaget

Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist renowned for his work in child development and his theory of cognitive stages.

Situation

Refers to a set of circumstances or a scenario in which individuals find themselves, which can affect their actions and decisions.

Irreversibility

Piaget’s term for a preoperational child’s failure to understand that an operation can go in two or more directions.

Clay

A natural, earthy material composed of minerals with fine particles, used in making pottery, bricks, and sculptures.