What Should a Psychologist Test to Determine Whether a Given

question 60

Multiple Choice

What should a psychologist test to determine whether a given child is in the concrete-operations stage or the formal-operations stage?

• A) whether the child reaches around a barrier to retrieve a hidden toy
• B) whether the child understands that an object maintains its weight and volume after its shape changes
• C) whether the child can answer abstract and hypothetical questions
• D) whether the child can distinguish between appearance and reality

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theory by Hans Selye that describes the three stages of response to stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Catharsis

The process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions, often through art, dialogue, or reflection.

Self-Esteem

A person's personal and subjective assessment of their own value in terms of emotions.

Individualism

A principle favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.