What Should a Psychologist Test to Determine Whether a Given

question 60

Multiple Choice

What should a psychologist test to determine whether a given child is in the concrete-operations stage or the formal-operations stage?

• A) whether the child reaches around a barrier to retrieve a hidden toy
• B) whether the child understands that an object maintains its weight and volume after its shape changes
• C) whether the child can answer abstract and hypothetical questions
• D) whether the child can distinguish between appearance and reality

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Definitions:

Multiple Intelligences

Describes a theory by Howard Gardner that suggests human intelligence is composed of various distinct faculties beyond just a single, general ability.

Verbal-Linguistic

This relates to the understanding and manipulation of language and words as a way of communication, learning, and reasoning.

Fixed Battery Approach

A standardized assessment method in which the same set of tests is administered to all examinees.

Neuropsychology

A domain of psychology that examines brain–behavior relationships.