Piaget Believed That by About 18 Months of Age, the Average

question 99

Multiple Choice

Piaget believed that by about 18 months of age, the average child began to have the ability to use and understand symbols. How did he feel this was demonstrated?

• A) ​by the emerging use of language and gestures for communication
• B) by the successful resolution of the Oedipus conflict
• C) ​by demonstrating a significant reduction in both egocentrism and equilibration
• D) ​by moving from crawling to walking independently

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Definitions:

Implicit Memory

This memory type boosts task performance by utilizing earlier experiences without the person actively recognizing these experiences.

Explicit Memory

A type of long-term memory involving conscious recollection of previous experiences or information.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory forming, organizing, and storing.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, especially fear and pleasure responses, playing a critical role in forming emotional memories.