It's Important to Attempt to Understand Others Accurately, and Not

question 65

Multiple Choice

It's important to attempt to understand others accurately, and not to jump to conclusions. We can do this by

• A) self-perception.
• B) self-regulation.
• C) empathy.
• D) perception-checking.

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Definitions:

Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions or behaviors, primarily in infants, which serve to explore and learn about the environment, and are a key part of cognitive development.

Equilibration

In Piaget's theory, the cognitive process of achieving balance between one's existing mental schemas and new experiences.

Secondary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions oriented around external objects, typically observed in infants from 4 to 8 months as part of Piaget's sensorimotor stage.

Sensorimotor Thought

describes the stage in early childhood cognitive development where thinking is based primarily on physical actions and sensory experiences.