Which Piagetian Concept Is Illustrated by a Toddler's Overextension of Words

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which Piagetian concept is illustrated by a toddler's overextension of words to describe new objects and events that he or she encounters?

• A)organization
• B)assimilation
• C)egocentric speech
• D)accommodation

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Definitions:

Idiographic Goals

Personalized goals that are unique to an individual, emphasizing their singular narrative or life pathway.

Bobo Doll Studies

A series of experiments by Albert Bandura that demonstrated how children imitate aggressive behavior observed in adults.

Vicarious Learning

The process of learning new behaviors or skills by observing the actions of others and the consequences that follow.

Operant Conditioning

An educational method whereby reinforcement or punishment adjusts the intensity of a behavior.