Risk Taking Is Increased When Choice Scenarios Are Discussed in Terms

question 48

Multiple Choice

Risk taking is increased when choice scenarios are discussed in terms of:

• A)potential losses.
• B)potential gains.
• C)long-term versus short-term consequences.
• D)extrinsic motivation.

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Definitions:

Preoperational Thought

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children aged 2-7 years think symbolically but are not yet able to perform operations or use logical reasoning.

Egocentrism

A cognitive characteristic where an individual has difficulty understanding or assuming perspectives different from their own, typically seen in early childhood.

Centration

A cognitive limitation in early childhood, where the focus is on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where children aged 2 to 7 years old engage in symbolic play and struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.