According to Piaget, During the Formal Operational Period of Cognitive

question 139

Multiple Choice

According to Piaget, during the formal operational period of cognitive development, children begin to

• A)acquire the concept of conservation.
• B)understand the nature of hierarchical classification.
• C)think primarily in terms of concrete objects or situations.
• D)think in terms of abstract principles and hypothetical possibilities.

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Definitions:

Shock the Conscience

A legal standard describing actions that are so unjust or brutal that they offend fundamental fairness or moral principles.

Kleinig

Refers to John Kleinig, an ethicist known for his work on policing ethics, moral philosophy, and professional ethics.

Seemliness

The quality of being appropriate, decorous, or in good taste according to societal standards.

Gut Reactions

Immediate emotional responses to situations or information, often without deliberate thought or analysis.