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:

Selective Listening

Paying attention only to information that confirms one's preconceptions, ignoring or dismissing differing viewpoints.

Subconscious Mind

The part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one's actions and feelings.

Selective Listening

A listening technique where the listener focuses on certain parts of the conversation while ignoring others, often based on bias or preconception.

Nonverbal

Communication without the use of spoken language, including gestures, facial expressions, and body language.