In Piaget's Theory, a Schema Is

question 563

Multiple Choice

In Piaget's theory, a schema is:

• A) the understanding that two equal quantities remain equal even if the form or appearance is rearranged.
• B) the inability to take another person's perspective or point of view.
• C) a mental representation of the world.
• D) the ability to simultaneously focus on two or more aspects of a problem.

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Definitions:

Stanley Milgram

An American social psychologist best known for his controversial experiments on obedience to authority conducted in the 1960s.

Obedience

The act of following orders or instructions, usually from an authority figure, without questioning.

Foot-In-The-Door Technique

A strategy designed to gain a favorable response to a small request at first, with the intent of making the person more likely to agree later to a larger request.

Compliance Strategy

Techniques designed to persuade or influence others to agree with one's requests, rules, or desires.