When Children Are in the Sensorimotor Stage, They Are

question 135

Multiple Choice

When children are in the sensorimotor stage, they are:

• A)between birth and 2 years old and know the world through their senses and actions.
• B)between 2 and 7 years old and acquire the ability to internally represent the world through language and mental imagery.
• C)at least 12 years old, can think systematically, and are able to reason.
• D)between 7 and 12 years old and become able to think logically.

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Definitions:

James Marcia

A developmental psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity development and the identity status theory.

Identity Statuses

Categories formulated by developmental theories to describe and analyze the processes through which individuals grapple with and integrate various aspects of the self.

Foreclosure

An identity status that characterizes those who have made commitments without considering alternatives.

Moratorium Status

A stage in identity development where individuals are actively exploring various options but have not yet made clear or definitive commitments in areas such as occupation or ideology.