Preoperational Children Engaged in Problem Solving Tend to Focus on More

question 16

True/False

Preoperational children engaged in problem solving tend to focus on more than one element of the problem at a time, which is a major reason they have developed conservation.

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Definitions:

Mental Efficiency

The effectiveness with which an individual can perform cognitive tasks, including problem-solving, memory, and reasoning.

Conformity Pressures

The pressure applied by a group that motivates individuals to modify their attitudes, values, or actions to conform with the norms of the group.

Polarization Theory

A theory suggesting that groups tend to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members.

Risky Shift Theory

suggests that people in groups tend to make riskier decisions compared to when making decisions alone due to diffused responsibility.