Preoperational Development Involves Seemingly Endless Streams of "Why?" Questions, Characteristic

question 25

Multiple Choice

Preoperational development involves seemingly endless streams of "why?" questions, characteristic of

• A) egocentric thought
• B) animistic thought
• C) symbolic function
• D) intuitive thought

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Definitions:

Idealized Self-Image

For normal people, the self-image is an idealized picture of oneself built on a flexible, realistic assessment of one’s abilities. For neurotics, the self-image is based on an inflexible, unrealistic self-appraisal.

Tyranny of the Shoulds

A concept in psychology describing the oppressive burden of impossible expectations and standards one imposes on oneself, often leading to stress and unhappiness.

Jonah Complex

The fear that maximizing our potential will lead to a situation with which we will be unable to cope.

Neurotic Needs

Neurotic needs are compulsive attachments or strategies that individuals develop to cope with feelings of insecurity and anxiety, according to psychoanalytic theories.