If You Are Asked a Difficult or Complex Question, Avoid

question 29

Multiple Choice

If you are asked a difficult or complex question, avoid the temptation to ________.

• A) answer it
• B) sidestep it
• C) refuse to answer
• D) respond with another question

Understand the concept of assimilation and accommodation as ways humans adapt cognitively according to Piaget.

Recognize the stages of cognitive development outlined by Piaget and the characteristics of each stage.

Identify the mechanisms of cognitive change (equilibration, disequilibrium) in Piaget's theory.

Describe the development and importance of schemes in cognitive development.

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Definitions:

State of Grace

A condition of being free from sin in the context of religious doctrine, or a period of flourishing or supreme excellence.

Protestant Ethic

A concept in sociology asserting that the values of hard work, thrift, and efficiency in one's worldly calling are influenced by Protestant faiths.

Frugality

The quality of being economical with resources or expenses; prioritizing saving and avoiding waste.

Thomas Hobbes

A 17th-century English philosopher known for his work on political philosophy, especially in his book "Leviathan," where he discusses the structure of society and legitimate government.