Bob Has an Unknown Liquid and Must Determine What It

question 86

Multiple Choice

Bob has an unknown liquid and must determine what it is.He decides to systematically use a number of tests to determine the correct answer.According to Piaget,Bob has reached the _____ stage of cognitive development.

• A)sensorimotor
• B)preoperational
• C)formal operational
• D)concrete operational

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Definitions:

Logical Operations

Mental processes involved in reasoning and understanding logical relationships among concepts or practices.

Cognitive Development

The process by which a person acquires ability to reason, solve problems, and understand the world around them, through the interaction of genetic and learned factors.

Static Reasoning

A cognitive state where a person believes the world is unchanging, and what is true now will always be true.

Abstract Reasoning

The ability to analyze information, detect patterns and relationships, and solve problems on a complex level that is not directly tied to concrete experiences.