A Researcher Asks Zeke, "What Do You Think Would Happen

question 380

Multiple Choice

A researcher asks Zeke, "What do you think would happen if it suddenly became possible for people to fly, like birds, without the aid of airplanes?" Zeke responds that "people can't fly" and does not even consider this hypothetical situation. Zeke is most likely in which stage of cognitive development?

• A)sensorimotor
• B)preoperational
• C)concrete operational
• D)formal operational

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Definitions:

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical features that appear during puberty, distinguishing male and female bodies but are not directly involved in reproduction.

Gender Role

A set of expected behaviors, attitudes, and traits for males or for females.

Expected Behaviors

Actions or reactions that are anticipated in a social or cultural setting based on norms or standards.

Traits

Characteristics or qualities defining individuals' personalities, thought to be relatively stable over time and influencing behavior.