When Children Assume That the World Is Unchanging, They Engage

question 114

Multiple Choice

When children assume that the world is unchanging, they engage in _____.

• A) magical thinking
• B) static reasoning
• C) centration
• D) a focus on appearance

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Definitions:

Synaptic Gap

The minuscule space between neurons across which neurotransmitters travel to transmit signals from one neuron to the next.

Biological Psychology

The scientific study of the links between biological (genetic, neural, hormonal) and psychological processes. Some biological psychologists call themselves behavioral neuroscientists, neuropsychologists, behavior geneticists, physiological psychologists, or biopsychologists.

Neurology

The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Cognitive Psychology

The study of mental processes, such as occur when we perceive, learn, remember, think, communicate, and solve problems.