Four-Year-Old Noam Focuses on His Own Viewpoint and Assumes That

question 27

Multiple Choice

Four-year-old Noam focuses on his own viewpoint and assumes that others perceive,think,and feel the same way he does.Noam's thinking is __________.

• A) animistic
• B) magical
• C) egocentric
• D) operational

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Definitions:

Biopsychosocial Approach

A holistic perspective in health and illness, integrating biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding and treating diseases.

Perceptual Bias

is the tendency to perceive information based on one's own beliefs, expectations, and experiences, often leading to distorted interpretations.

The Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where an individual's overall impression of a person, company, brand, or product influences feelings and thoughts about that entity's character or properties.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group's prevailing attitudes or beliefs to become more extreme following discussion among group members.