The following is a description of a child being assessed in Piaget's pendulum task:
"They may try the heaviest weight on the longest string dropped from medium height with medium force, then a medium weight on the smallest string dropped from medium height with lesser force. If they happen to arrive at the right answer, they find it difficult to explain why." According to this description, it is clear that the child is in which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?
a. sensorimotor
b. preoperational
c. concrete operations
d. formal operations
Answer: C
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Two examples of mechanical solutions are
a. general and functional. b. trial-and-error and rote. c. intuition and insight. d. random search and heuristics.
Which of the following appears to be a valid criticism of the effects of television viewing on
the cognitive development of children? a. Television programs mesmerize children. b. Television viewing reduces reading achievement in younger children. c. Television programs overstimulate children. d. Television viewing impairs cognitive development in most children. e. Television viewing reduces reading achievement in older children.
A supposedly mature adult reverting to childlike behavior is typical of ________
a. regression b. repression c. reaction formation d. sublimation
Jasper and Luke are identical twins who grew up in the same stable home environment along with a younger brother and sister. As adults, they are both successful entrepreneurs with thriving retail businesses. What can we assume about their chosen professions?
A. Both were probably born with a genetic predisposition for the traits that lead to independence and success in business. B. Their parents probably supported and rewarded them for independent and enterprising behaviors throughout their lives. C. Being the oldest in the family helped them learn the skills needed for business success (i.e., being in charge of others). D. We cannot be sure why they ended up with similar successful careers because nature and nurture influences were intermingled.