Which of the Following Would Be Considered Evidence That a Child

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered evidence that a child is thinking "egocentrically" in Piaget's meaning of that term?

• A) The child demands that other people stop what they are doing and attend to the child's needs.
• B) When asked "How would this look from where I'm standing?" the child describes what it looks like from where the child is standing.
• C) The child speaks in relatively complex sentences when speaking to an adult but uses shorter, simpler sentences when speaking to a younger child.
• D) The child describes a set of plans and goals for the future that he or she thought out alone, rather than borrowing from parents.

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Definitions:

Subtle Messages

Indirect or nuanced communications that are not always overtly stated but can influence thoughts and behaviors.

Intrasender Role Conflict

A situation where conflicting expectations or messages are sent by the same person, leading to confusion or conflict in the role receiver's actions or decisions.

Role Set

The array of roles and associated behaviors performed by an individual in a particular social or professional context.

Incompatible Messages

Communications that contradict each other or cannot coexist due to differing aims or elements.