A Child Who Has Just Begun to Demonstrate Egocentric Thinking

question 44

Multiple Choice

A child who has just begun to demonstrate egocentric thinking is in which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

• A) Sensorimotor
• B) Preoperational thought
• C) Formal operational thought
• D) Concrete operational thought

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Definitions:

Motivator

Factors or influences that induce individuals to behave in a certain manner or pursue particular goals.

Belonging Needs

Psychological requirements for human well-being emphasizing the importance of interpersonal connections and being part of a group or community.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, outlining a hierarchy of needs from physiological at the base, ascending to safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.

Organization

The arrangement or structuring of elements in a systematic way to achieve goals and objectives.