Three-Year-Old Ashley Is Putting a Jigsaw Puzzle Together,and,as Is Typical

question 141

Multiple Choice

Three-year-old Ashley is putting a jigsaw puzzle together,and,as is typical of her age,she:

• A)places the pieces awkwardly.
• B)is focused and excels at the task.
• C)cannot identify the correct sections.
• D)is precise in joining the bits.

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Definitions:

Formal Operational

The final stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Abstract Thinking

Abstract thinking is the ability to consider concepts, understand complex ideas, and apply problem-solving strategies beyond the concrete and immediate.

Cognitive Development

refers to the processes by which thinking evolves, including acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge and information.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, typically developed in infancy.