As Lionel's Brain Matures, He Is Better Able to Control

question 19

Multiple Choice

As Lionel's brain matures, he is better able to control how he responds to his parents and his friends. Furthermore, he is able to become more successful at school. He has even been considering what career he would like to pursue after he graduates from college. This is an example of ______.

• A) intimacy
• B) ontogenetic development
• C) cognitive schemas
• D) observational learning

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Definitions:

Scribbles

The early forms of drawing and writing by young children, typically consisting of random lines and marks.

Crayon

A stick of colored wax, chalk, or charcoal for drawing or coloring.

Symbolic Function

The ability to use symbols, words, or objects to represent something that is not physically present.

Preoperational Thought

A stage in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development where children (ages 2-7) are able to engage in symbolic play and make intuitive guesses, but their thinking is not yet logical.