Which of the Following Is an Example of the "Centered

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the "centered" thinking of young children?

• A) They report that a tall and narrow beaker has more water than a shorter and wider beaker even when the amount of water is the same.
• B) They describe the view in a farm scene from the perspective of a familiar character.
• C) They attribute different insides to animate vs. inanimate objects.
• D) They think systematically about cause and effect.

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Definitions:

Overreliance

Excessive dependence on something or someone, often to the point where it becomes detrimental.

Knowledge Base

The accumulated information, understanding, and skills that an individual or organization possesses.

Bubble Hypothesis

The theory suggesting that individuals or groups can become isolated in their own social or cultural bubbles, leading to limited exposure to differing perspectives.

Bell Curve

A graphical representation of a normal distribution, indicating that most instances occur near the mean and fewer occur as one moves away from the mean.