Which of the Following People Is Experiencing a State of Drifting

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people is experiencing a state of drifting consciousness?

• A)Chandler is in the dreaming state of sleep.
• B)Phoebe is engrossed in watching a movie.
• C)Joey's consciousness changes as he meditates.
• D)Rachel is having hallucinations from taking drugs.
• E)Ross is daydreaming while he waits to see the dentist.

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Definitions:

Conservation Skills

Cognitive abilities that enable a child to understand that quantity or amount does not change when its form or appearance is altered, a concept developed by Jean Piaget.

Preoperational Thought

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children (ages 2-7) begin to engage in symbolic play and struggle with logic and understanding others' perspectives.

Intuitive Reasoning

The process of making decisions on the basis of what feels right or what is instinctively believed to be true without logical reasoning.

Symbolic Thought

The ability to use symbols, like words or images, to represent objects, actions, or ideas not physically present.