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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Ages four to seven years (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Piaget study egocentrism in children?

<p>Using the three mountains problem (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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