In Piaget's Terms, the Type of Thought That Is Characteristic

question 132

Multiple Choice

In Piaget's terms, the type of thought that is characteristic of children during the elementary school years is called:

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

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Definitions:

Culture

encompasses the social behavior, norms, knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, and customs of a group of people or society.

Ecology

The study of interactions among organisms and their environment, encompassing the distribution, abundance, demography, and behaviors of organisms, as well as the structure and function of ecosystems.

Complexity

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated, often involving numerous interrelated elements or factors which make understanding, solving, or navigating a challenge.

Socialization Processes

The means by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their society.