When Preschoolers Are Given Tasks That Are Simplified and Relevant

question 35

Multiple Choice

When preschoolers are given tasks that are simplified and relevant to their everyday lives,they __________.

• A) cannot reason effectively
• B) do not infer others' intentions
• C) do not display the illogical characteristics that Piaget saw
• D) cannot engage in reasoning by analogy about physical changes

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Definitions:

Risk Avoidance Theory

A concept in decision-making and psychology that describes the tendency to avoid situations or actions that could lead to negative outcomes.

Sensitization

Sensitization is the increased response to a stimulus following its repeated exposure, leading to an escalated response to subsequent exposures.

B State

Refers to a theoretical physiological state that an organism is in, affecting its learning and behavior; often not a scientifically established term.

Withdrawal

A physiological and psychological state characterized by symptoms that occur when stopping or drastically reducing the intake of a substance that was used regularly.