Mark,who Is 14 Years Old,spends a Lot of Time Thinking

question 106

Multiple Choice

Mark,who is 14 years old,spends a lot of time thinking about the world as it currently is and the world as it could be if everyone took a greater degree of personal responsibility for environmental and social conditions.According to Piaget,Mark is in the ________ stage of development.

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

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Definitions:

Feminizing Hormones

Hormones, such as estrogen, that promote the development of female secondary sexual characteristics.

Puberty

The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.

Endorphin Levels

The concentration of endorphins, which are natural, pain-relieving chemicals produced by the body, in one's bloodstream.

Afraid

A feeling of fear or anxiety about a possible or imminent situation or event.