When We Say a Child's Thinking Is Less Abstract Than

question 509

Multiple Choice

When we say a child's thinking is less abstract than an adult's, we mean that

• A)children use more generalizations.
• B)children use more principles, but require fewer generalizations.
• C)children use fewer generalizations, categories, and principles.
• D)adults base their understanding of the world more on particular examples and tangible sensations.

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Definitions:

Diffusion Of Responsibility

A socio-psychological phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel responsible when others are present.

Risky Shift

The phenomenon where groups make riskier decisions than individuals would, due to the diffusion of responsibility and other factors.

Decision Polarization

The phenomenon where a group's decisions become more extreme than the individual members' initial positions, often after a discussion or deliberation process.

Deindividuation

A psychological state in which an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often in group settings.