Matthew Notices That His Son Damian Is Having a Great

question 36

Multiple Choice

Matthew notices that his son Damian is having a great time playing near the kitchen sink. When Matthew asks Damian what he is doing, Damian responds, "It is fun to look at two different-size glasses, imagine water pouring back and forth between them, and knowing that the amount of water stays the same even though the glass shapes differ." Piaget would describe Tate's comments as indicating that he has acquired:

• A) animism.
• B) egocentrism.
• C) irreversibility.
• D) a mental operation.

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it accordingly, as opposed to acting on the pleasure principle.

Ego

In psychology, a part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity.

Personality Test

A questionnaire or other standardized instrument designed to reveal aspects of an individual's character or psychological makeup.

Horney's Theory

A psychoanalytic approach developed by Karen Horney, focusing on social and cultural factors influencing personality, emphasizing the concept of basic anxiety.