During Periods of Rapid Cognitive Change

question 19

Multiple Choice

During periods of rapid cognitive change,

• A) organization predominates over adaptation.
• B) accommodation predominates over assimilation.
• C) assimilation and accommodation are balanced.
• D) adaptation and organization are balanced.

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Definitions:

Object Relations Theory

A psychoanalytic theory focusing on relationships with others, asserting that the ego and personality are shaped by early family ties and dynamics.

Social Learning Theory

Social learning theory contends that people learn new behaviors and attitudes through observation, imitation, and modeling of others within a social context.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A set of theories originating with Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes and contends that childhood experiences significantly influence adult personality and behavior.

Symbolic Interaction Theory

A theoretical perspective claiming that people act toward things because of the meaning things have for them.