Which of the following helps to explain why preoperational children's thinking keeps them from being able to understand the idea of conservation?
A) They tend to spend too much time on reversibility, or mentally reversing the steps in a problem back to the starting point.
B) They tend to focus more on the dynamic transformation of a situation without giving adequate attention to beginning and ending states.
C) They have a significant grasp on the idea that appearances can change without changing the fundamental characteristics of the situation.
D) Their understanding is characterized by centration in which they focus on one aspect of the situation while ignoring other important features.
D
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Research suggests that
A) identity is more important for successful romantic relationships than for friendships. B) identity is more important for successful friendships than romantic relationships. C) the development of identity can not be fully completed until one develops a close romantic relationship. D) the development of identity and intimacy are closely linked throughout adolescence, facilitating positive relationships with both friends and romantic partners.
A child who becomes a competent adult despite the fact he grew up in an abusive, alcoholic family may have had the ability to positively adapt to his environment. This is known as:
a. protective factors. b. personal resiliency factors. c. resilience. d. buffering factors.