A Young Child with the Scheme That Objects Fall When

question 67

Multiple Choice

A young child with the scheme that objects fall when dropped may be quite surprised by a helium-filled balloon that rises; constructing an understanding of this novel event involves

• A) assimilation
• B) accommodation
• C) conservation
• D) intuitive reasoning

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Definitions:

Social Learning

The theory that people learn from one another through observation, imitation, and modeling, highlighting the importance of social behavior in learning.

Prejudiced People

Individuals who unfairly judge or discriminate against others based on preconceived beliefs or attitudes without knowledge, thought, or reason.

Dispositional Attributions

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality, traits, or disposition rather than situational factors.

Attributional Style

An individual's characteristic way of explaining the causes of events, which can influence their motivation, emotions, and behaviors in various contexts.