The Invention of the Steam Engine Ushered in the Following

question 190

Multiple Choice

The invention of the steam engine ushered in the following developments, except

• A)massproduction in industrial factories, for the first time.
• B)much easier and cheaper transportation of resources and products.
• C)a sharp reduction in trade as many societies specialized.
• D)major population shifts, from farms to towns and cities.

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Definitions:

Formal-Operations

The stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, characterized by the ability to think about abstract and hypothetical situations.

Accommodation

A cognitive process described by Piaget in which existing mental schemas are modified or new schemas are created to incorporate new information.

Schema

A cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information in the mind.

Old Schema

Pre-existing mental structures or frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information, based on past experiences and knowledge.