Research on the Cognitive Ability Needed to Manipulate Mental Images

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Multiple Choice

Research on the cognitive ability needed to manipulate mental images indicates that:

• A)the greater the distance between two points on the mental image, the less time it will take to scan.
• B)the greater the distance between two points on the mental image, the more time it will take to scan.
• C)the shorter the distance between two points on the mental image, the more time it will take to scan.
• D)there is no relationship between the size of a mental image and the amount of time it takes to mentally scan it.

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Definitions:

Preoperational Child

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children, typically aged 2-7, are not yet able to think logically or understand the concept of conservation.

Another's Point Of View

The ability to understand and consider the perspective, feelings, and thoughts of someone else, essential for empathy and social interaction.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between self and other, often seen in early childhood development, leading individuals to assume that others share their viewpoints.

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