12 Questions
What characteristic of preoperational thought did Piaget speak of?
Egocentrism
What is an example of preoperational egocentrism?
Constantly grabbing objects and pulling them toward oneself
According to Piaget, which of the following is NOT an example of egocentrism?
Volunteering to help others
What is an example of a child having difficulty taking another's perspective?
Not being able to understand another person's feelings
Which of the following is a characteristic of preoperational thought?
Egocentrism
What is an example of a child exhibiting egocentric behavior?
Pulling objects towards oneself
What is egocentrism as defined by Piaget?
The inability to see a situation from another person's point of view
What is metacognitive experience?
The regulation of cognition and learning experience through a set of activities
According to social cognitive theorists, what is the effect of reinforcement on learning?
It increases the strength of an S-R connection
What is NOT an example of egocentrism as defined by Piaget?
Frank thinks that Lucinda sees the same thing he does, even though Lucinda is in a different room
What is the concept that refers to a person's knowledge about their own memory?
Metacomprehension
What is the primary characteristic of the preoperational stage of cognitive development?
Egocentrism
Identify the characteristic of preoperational thought that is not an example of egocentrism according to Piaget. This quiz tests your understanding of cognitive development in children.
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