As a First-Grade Teacher Reads a Book About Penguins in Antarctica

question 12

Multiple Choice

As a first-grade teacher reads a book about penguins in Antarctica, she points to Antarctica on a globe. Six-year-old John seems really puzzled. "How come they don't fall off the earth?" he asks. From Piaget's perspective, John can best be described as:

• A) Experiencing disequilibrium
• B) Having difficulty with conservation
• C) Having difficulty with class inclusion
• D) Accommodating when he should be assimilating

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Definitions:

Ruminating

The act of continuously thinking about the same thoughts, often negative, which can interfere with problem-solving and lead to emotional distress.

Introspective Style

A cognitive style characterized by the tendency to frequently examine and analyze one's own thoughts and feelings.

Cognition

Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.