Wayne Is Pretty Good at Certain Things, Such as Solving

question 47

Multiple Choice

Wayne is pretty good at certain things, such as solving problems and counting up to 20 objects; however, he is not very good at explaining why he solves problems in particular ways. Wayne is probably still in what substage of development?

• A) Intuitive substage of the preoperational period
• B) Preconceptual substage of the preoperational period
• C) Concrete operational substage
• D) Formal operational substage

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Definitions:

Temperament

The aspect of an individual's personality that is believed to be biologically based and relatively stable throughout life, influencing behaviors and ways of reacting to the environment.

Perceptual Information

Information processed by the brain that comes from one's senses, influencing perception of the environment.

Inhibited

A psychological or behavioral state where a person is restrained in their actions or reactions.

Temperament

An individual's inherent personality traits, particularly those relating to their emotional responses and intensity.