The Preoperational Child Has Difficulty with Conservation Tasks Because He

question 116

Multiple Choice

The preoperational child has difficulty with conservation tasks because he or she has a tendency to use a thinking style known as _____.

• A) centration
• B) reversibility
• C) egocentrism
• D) All the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Multidirectional Development

A concept in developmental psychology indicating that personal growth and decline occur simultaneously across the life span, influenced by various factors and contexts.

Changing Resource Allocations

The process of adjusting how resources are distributed or used, often in response to shifts in demand, supply, or priorities.

Biology and Culture

The interplay between the physiological and genetic aspects of organisms and the customs, beliefs, and practices shared by a group of people.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when an organism is particularly receptive to certain stimuli, leading to irreversible changes in structure or function.