Asked by claire Fiedtkou on May 10, 2024
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The focusing of attention on one characteristic to the exclusion of all others is called
A) animism.
B) centration.
C) egocentrism.
D) irreversibility.
Centration
A cognitive limitation in young children's thinking, marked by focusing on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others, characteristic of the preoperational stage.
- Absorb the elements and constraints of preoperational thought, including egocentrism and centration.
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Joshua WilliamsMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The focusing of attention on one characteristic to the exclusion of all others is called centration. Animism refers to the belief that inanimate objects have feelings and intentions. Egocentrism is the inability to distinguish between one's own perspective and the perspective of others. Irreversibility is the belief that once a change has occurred, it cannot be undone.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the elements and constraints of preoperational thought, including egocentrism and centration.
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