Jean Piaget Attempted to Gain Insight into the Nature and Development

question 79

Multiple Choice

Jean Piaget attempted to gain insight into the nature and development of the human mind by studying:

• A)how memories are contaminated by prior knowledge.
• B)the perceptual and cognitive errors of children.
• C)the rate at which forgetting occurs.
• D)perceptual illusions in adults.

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Definitions:

Irrational Fear

A fear that is disproportionate to the actual danger posed, often a symptom of anxiety disorders.

Mania

A mental state characterized by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.

Obsession

A persistent, involuntary thought, image, or impulse that invades consciousness and causes great distress.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by sudden and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.