Why Do We Refer to the Characteristics of Children's Thinking

question 79

Multiple Choice

Why do we refer to the characteristics of children's thinking between the ages of 7 and 12 as "concrete?"

• A) Because they are unable to change the ways in which they think
• B) Because their thinking has to do with tangible objects, not abstract concepts
• C) Because they refuse to listen to parents and teachers
• D) Because they believe that theirs is the only point of view of the world.

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Definitions:

Pregnant Women

Females who are in the state of carrying a developing fetus within their body.

Sphincter Control

The ability to regulate the muscles that close the openings of the bladder and rectum, which are crucial for continence.

Peristalsis

The involuntary constriction and relaxation of muscles in the gastrointestinal tract that enables the movement of food through the system.

Laxatives

Substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements, used to treat and prevent constipation.