Animism and Egocentrism Represent Limitations in the Preoperational Child's Thinking

question 92

Multiple Choice

Animism and egocentrism represent limitations in the preoperational child's thinking in that they indicate an inability to:

• A)think symbolically.
• B)center attention on one characteristic.
• C)distinguish among different perspectives.
• D)reflect on the rationale underlying thought.

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Definitions:

Carthusian Monastery

A monastery belonging to the Carthusian order, known for its strict regime of silence and solitary contemplation.

Claus Sluter

A sculptor from the Netherlands, active in the late 14th and early 15th centuries, known for his influential work in the Burgundian Netherlands.

Madonna and Child

A depiction in art of the Virgin Mary and infant Jesus.

Hans Memling

A German painter who lived in the Netherlands, best known for his work in the Flemish school of art during the Renaissance.