Preoperational Period Quiz
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Preoperational Period Quiz

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What is the age range for the preoperational period of cognitive development?

  • Four to eight years
  • Two to seven years (correct)
  • Three to six years
  • One to five years
  • What is animism in the context of preschool children's cognitive development?

  • Difficulty in using language for expression
  • Ascribing life-like properties to non-living things (correct)
  • Inability to engage in pretend play
  • Understanding others' perspectives easily
  • What is egocentrism in the context of children's cognitive development?

  • Difficulty taking the perspective of another individual (correct)
  • Advanced language skills
  • Highly developed symbolic thinking
  • Strong empathy towards others
  • How do children in the preoperational period usually respond to the three mountains problem?

    <p>Report what they see on their side but have difficulty reporting what others see</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long may egocentric tendencies persist, according to the text?

    <p>To some extent, into adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which substage of the preoperational period does intuitive thinking occur?

    <p>Ages four to seven years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is animism in the context of preschool children's cognitive development?

    <p>Attributing human emotions to inanimate objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Piaget study egocentrism in children?

    <p>Using the three mountains problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge associated with egocentrism in young children's everyday behaviors?

    <p>Choosing gifts based on their own preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age range does the preoperational period of cognitive development occur?

    <p>Ages two to seven years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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