Ashton Is Shown Two Round Balls of Clay That Are

question 202

Multiple Choice

Ashton is shown two round balls of clay that are equal in size.He watches as the experimenter rolls one ball into a long sausage shape and asks which of the shapes has more clay.If Ashton is in Piaget's preoperational stage, he will reply, __________.

• A)"the long one," indicating Ashton lacks conservation
• B)"they are both the same," indicating Ashton's lack of classification
• C)"the ball"
• D)"I can't tell"

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Definitions:

Optimistic Bias

The tendency to believe that oneself is at less risk of experiencing a negative event compared to others.

Illusion of Control

The false belief that one can influence or control outcomes that are actually determined by chance.

System-1

A term from cognitive psychology, referring to the fast, automatic, and often unconscious way of thinking.