Austin Is Presented with the Pendulum Problem Described in the Text

question 7

Multiple Choice

Austin is presented with the pendulum problem described in the text. He begins his experiments with the belief that the heaviness of the weight is the most important factor, tests his belief with unsystematic experiments, and concludes that his belief is accurate even though no clear conclusion could be drawn. Austin is in Piaget's _____ stage.

• A) concrete operational
• B) formal operational
• C) sensorimotor
• D) preoperational

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Definitions:

Scarce Resources

Economic term for assets, materials, or substances that are in limited supply in relation to their demand.

Social Identity

Refers to how individuals categorize themselves and others into groups, such as social class, family, race, and how these categories form part of an individual's self-concept.

Self-concept

An individual's perception and understanding of themselves, including their attributes and who and what they are.

Social Group

A collection of individuals who interact with each other, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity or identity.