Piaget Used the Term ________ to Refer to the Mental

question 138

Multiple Choice

Piaget used the term ________ to refer to the mental structures that guide thoughts.

• A) operations
• B) phonemes
• C) strategies
• D) schemas
• E) imprints

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon in which an individual experiences discomfort or distress from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Opinions

Personal views, beliefs, or judgments that may not be based on fact or knowledge.

Weak Threat

A threat perceived as having little or no power to inflict harm or consequences, often resulting in minimal behavioral change.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological unease felt by someone who simultaneously harbors conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.