A Child Is Presented with Two Identical Balls of Clay

question 118

Multiple Choice

A child is presented with two identical balls of clay.The experimenter rolls one ball into a long,thin shape;the other remains in its original ball.The child is then asked if there is more clay in the ball or in the long,thin piece of clay.If the child answers the problem correctly,the child most likely is in which stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory?

• A)sensorimotor stage
• B)preoperational stage
• C)formal operational stage
• D)concrete operational stage

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Definitions:

Explicitly Told

Information or instructions that are conveyed in a direct, clear, and unambiguous manner, leaving no room for misinterpretation or inference.

Discussing Information

The process of sharing and deliberating on data, facts, and knowledge among a group of people.

Socioemotional Interactions

Exchanges between individuals that involve emotional support, social connection, and the expression of feelings.

Integrated TMS

Refers to a type of Transactive Memory System where group members integrate their knowledge and skills effectively, enhancing the collective memory and problem-solving capabilities of the team.