Choose One of the Following Categories: Furniture, Vehicles, Tools, Clothing

question 105

Essay

Choose one of the following categories: furniture, vehicles, tools, clothing, food. For the chosen category, think about how a child's concept of this category might progress from infancy through the preschool years, and answer the following questions. (a) What might the initial concept of the category entail and what are some examples of the likely members of this initial category? (b) Based on what information would this initial conception be formed? (c) Can you think of any category members that are not likely to be included in a child's initial concept? (d) Can you think of any examples of objects the child might include that adults would not consider to be a member of the category? (e) Why might a child make these errors?
(f) As the child's conception matures, how will these errors be corrected?

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

The condition of experiencing an intense lack of control, typically resulting from a traumatic incident or persistent unsuccessful efforts.

Aversive Events

Unpleasant or harmful events or stimuli that an organism seeks to avoid or minimize.

Passive Resignation

A state of accepting or submitting without resistance, often characterized by lack of action or initiative.

Personal Control

The degree to which an individual believes they can influence their environment and the outcomes of events in their life.