Contact with Peers Is Thought to Be Important Because

question 148

Multiple Choice

Contact with peers is thought to be important because

• A) it is primarily with others of the same age
• B) it is typically more egalitarian than contacts among family members
• C) peers never criticize each other
• D) the child can play "make believe" with peers but not with familymembers

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Definitions:

Existing Schemas

Preexisting mental structures or frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information.

Developmental Changes

The transformation or evolution of physical, cognitive, psychological, and social capabilities and functioning over the course of a person's lifetime.

Sensorimotor Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from birth to about 2 years of age, where infants learn about the world through their senses and motor actions.

Piaget's Stage

Refers to one of the developmental phases in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, highlighting key milestones in a child's learning and understanding.