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:

Psychic Energy

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to the energy derived from instinctual drives and how it is focused or invested into different parts of the personality.

Psychological Development

The process of growth and change in psychological abilities, traits, and behavior patterns throughout a person's life.

Psychosocial Relationships

Interactions between individuals and their social environment, impacting psychological development and well-being.

Conscious Mind

The part of the mind’s activities of which one is aware.