Which of the Following Would Be Most Representative of a Child

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most representative of a child in Jean Piaget's preoperational stage of development?

• A) A child incorrectly assumes that everyone in a room has the same view of an object that he has.
• B) When asked where she would put a third eye, a child indicates that she would put it on her hand.
• C) When an object is hidden from view, a child assumes that it no longer exists and looks away.
• D) A child understands that the amount of water doesn't change when it is poured into different sized beakers.

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Definitions:

In-utero Exposure

Refers to the exposure of a fetus to substances, conditions, or influences while inside the womb.

Learned Preference

Preferences or tastes acquired through exposure, experience, or conditioning rather than innate inclination.

Impulse Control

The ability to resist or delay an immediate urge or desire in order to achieve a longer-term goal or adhere to societal norms.

Fine Motor Skills

The small muscle movements of the hands, fingers, and other parts of the body that enable tasks such as writing, typing, and tying shoelaces.