Science Fiction Often Depicts Worlds That Are Quite Different from Our

question 83

Multiple Choice

Science fiction often depicts worlds that are quite different from our own. According to Piaget's theory, science fiction would most likely be appreciated by children in which stage?

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

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Definitions:

Static Reasoning

A way of thinking in which individuals assume that the world is unchanging and what is true now will always be true.

Preoperational Thought

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years of age are able to use symbols and language but do not yet understand concrete logic.

Conservation

The careful preservation and protection of something, especially aimed at preventing the depletion of natural resources.

Private Speech

The internal dialogue that occurs when people talk to themselves (either silently or out loud).