The _________________ Was an Electrical Device Used to Torture Prisoners

question 39

Short Answer

The _________________ was an electrical device used to torture prisoners in the Cummins prison farm.

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Definitions:

Egocentric Thought

a cognitive perspective where an individual perceives the world solely from their own point of view, often seen in early childhood development.

Conservation

In psychological terms, it refers to a child's ability to recognize that the quantity of a substance remains the same despite changes in its shape or container.

Centrated Thinking

A type of thought process in early childhood development where the child focuses on one salient aspect of a situation, neglecting other important factors.

Postformal Thought

A stage of cognitive development proposed beyond Piaget's formal operational stage, characterized by the understanding that answers to questions can vary depending on circumstances and personal perspectives.