According to Piaget, Which of the Following Is Characteristic of a Child

question 41

Multiple Choice

According to Piaget, which of the following is characteristic of a child in the preoperational stage?

• A)They engage in abstract thought.
• B)They can easily sort items based on their size, shape, or appearance.
• C)They pass a conservation concept task.
• D)They tend to ask a barrage of questions.

Understand the concepts of ethnic enclaves and their significance in urban sociology.

Comprehend modern sociological theories and their criticisms regarding identity formation and societal engagement.

Recognize early sociological perspectives on urbanization and its effects on social interactions.

Grasp the changes and continuities in racial categorization and its implications in the United States.

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Definitions:

Metamotivation

A concept in psychology that refers to higher-level motivations which go beyond basic needs, emphasizing self-actualization and personal growth.

Deprivation Needs

Basic human needs that must be fulfilled to prevent discomfort or harm, such as food, water, and sleep; derived from the concept in Maslow's hierarchy of needs that when these are unmet, individuals are motivated to satisfy them.

Self-Actualization

The actualization or achievement of one's skills and possibilities, seen as a motivation or necessity found in every person.

Lower-Level Needs

Basic physiological and safety needs in Maslow's hierarchy, which must be satisfied before higher-level needs for love, esteem, and self-actualization can be addressed.