Four-Year-Olds Are Not Completely Egocentric and 4-Year-Olds Can Exhibit Some

question 152

Multiple Choice

Four-year-olds are not completely egocentric and 4-year-olds can exhibit some understanding of conservation. This indicates that Piaget may have underestimated the

• A) importance of critical periods in early life.
• B) role of motivation in cognitive development.
• C) continuity of cognitive development.
• D) importance of early attachment experiences.

Understand the desirable characteristics of scientific theories, such as falsifiability and parsimony.

Recognize the importance of replicable results in scientific research.

Differentiate between hypotheses and theories within the scientific method.

Identify the concept of the "burden of proof" within both the scientific and legal systems.

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

Refers to the belief that one has control over their life and outcomes, attributing success to personal abilities and efforts.

External Locus

A belief that one's life outcomes are generally determined by external forces or circumstances beyond personal control.

Self-Actualized Potential

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Spontaneous Recovery

Relearning a conditioned response.