A Major Cognitive Advance Made During the Sensorimotor Stage Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

A major cognitive advance made during the sensorimotor stage is the ability to

• A) think abstractly and creatively.
• B) solve simple problems using mental representation.
• C) understand that the self is distinct from other people and objects.
• D) create mental representations of objects that are not physically present.
• E) know that changes in appearance do not mean that the object itself changes.

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Definitions:

Syllogism Validity

The measure of whether a deductive argument is logically sound, where the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises.

Traditional View

The traditional view often refers to the long-established or conventional perspective on a subject.

Existential Import

the implication that something exists, commonly discussed in the context of categorical statements or propositions in logic.

Traditional View

A perspective or approach that is rooted in long-standing practices, beliefs, or theories, often contrasted with more modern or innovative viewpoints.