Which of the following best defines the term conservation according to Piaget?
A) The child learns the importance of recycling.
B) The child learns to use the minimal number of words necessary to communicate an idea.
C) The child learns the importance of treating their environment with respect by keeping it clean and uncluttered.
D) The child learns that when an object changes shape, its quantity remains the same.
D
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a. assessment b. identification of negative beliefs c. mindfulness training d. collaborative analysis of symptoms
The development of creole languages is strong evidence that children use language in both creative and highly organized ways
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Sarah's Dad held the door open for two people to walk through at the store in the mall. Sarah said "Daddy, why are you doing that?"
Sarah's Dad remarked that this is what nice people do, they help each other. What process is occurring in the interplay between Sarah and her Dad? a) socialization b) positive parenting c) overregularization d) generalization
When three-year-old Ashley hears her father at the door, she runs to the front door to greet him and receives a hug from her father. This hug is considered a consequence that has what effect on Ashley's response of running to the door?
a. strengthens it b. classically conditions it c. vicariously conditions it d. extinguishes it