Pat Is Normally Very Restless and Fidgety;Shelly Is Usually Quiet

question 99

Multiple Choice

Pat is normally very restless and fidgety;Shelly is usually quiet and easygoing.The two children most clearly differ in

• A) maturation.
• B) egocentrism.
• C) temperament.
• D) object permanence.

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Definitions:

Piaget's Approach

A theory of cognitive development that describes how children develop logical thinking through a series of stages, starting from infancy.

Second-grade Classroom

An educational setting for children typically around seven to eight years old, focusing on developing basic academic and social skills.

Adolescent Egocentrism

A characteristic of adolescent thought that involves difficulty differentiating between the self's perceptions and the thoughts of others.

Imaginary Audience

A cognitive distortion believed by adolescents that they are constantly being watched and judged by others.