The Ability to Recognize That People and Objects Remain the Same

question 30

Multiple Choice

The ability to recognize that people and objects remain the same despite a change in appearance is known as

• A) egocentrism.
• B) categorization.
• C) irreversibility.
• D) conservation.

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind that mediates between conscious desires and the constraints of the external world.

Accusations

Accusations are claims or assertions that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically without providing evidence or proof at the time of the claim.

Electra Complex

A concept in psychoanalytic theory introduced by Carl Jung, referring to a girl's psychosexual competition with her mother for possession of her father.

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development, occurring around ages 3-6, focusing on the genitals and differences between sexes.