A Child Is Shown Two Identical Balls of Clay

question 28

Multiple Choice

A child is shown two identical balls of clay.One of the balls is then rolled out into the shape of a string and the child is asked which has more clay,the ball or the string.This process is a test of

• A)conservation.
• B)animism.
• C)self-consciousness.
• D)egocentrism.

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Definitions:

Gestaltist

A practitioner or adherent of Gestalt psychology, which emphasizes understanding the mind and behavior by looking at the human mind and behavior as a whole rather than by analyzing its components.

Structuralist

An advocate or follower of structuralism, a methodology that elements of human culture must be understood by way of their relationship to a broader, overarching system or structure.

Self-Actualization

Fulfilling or actualizing an individual's capabilities and potential, perceived as an innate urge or demand in every person.

Humanism

A philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, often emphasizing human dignity and concerns.