Miguel Is Playing with Buttons from His Mother's Sewing Box

question 66

Multiple Choice

Miguel is playing with buttons from his mother's sewing box. He is pretending they are little cars having a race. This behavior shows Miguel is in the _____ substage of preoperational thinking.

• A) formal operational
• B) intuitive thought
• C) symbolic function
• D) concrete operational

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Definitions:

Ruminate

The act of thinking deeply or repeatedly about something, often focusing on negative thoughts or problems.

Depression

A syndrome in mental wellness characterized by an enduring low mood or apathy towards routine activities, severely affecting one's daily existence.

Susan Nolen-Hoeksema

An influential psychologist known for her work on rumination and its effects on depression and mental health.

Emotional Distress

Significant mental suffering or anguish, often resulting from stressful situations or traumatic events.