Asked by Simmeon Mammo on Jun 09, 2024

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When children assume that the world is unchanging,they engage in:

A) magical thinking.
B) static reasoning.
C) centration.
D) a focus on appearance.

Static Reasoning

A type of thinking where an individual assumes the world is unchanging and what is true now will always be true.

Magical Thinking

The belief that one's thoughts, actions, or words can directly influence the external world in an irrational way, often characteristic of childhood developmental stages.

Centration

A cognitive limitation in early childhood, where one focuses on a single, salient aspect of an object or situation, ignoring other relevant features.

  • Identify the traits and boundaries of preoperational thought, such as animism, static reasoning, and centration.
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Earth PiparatJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Static reasoning refers to the belief that the world is unchanging and things are always the same. This is a common cognitive limitation among young children. Magical thinking refers to the belief that thoughts/ wishes/intentions have the power to cause events, while centration refers to the tendency to focus on one aspect of a situation and ignore others. A focus on appearance refers to relying solely on visible features to make inferences about objects.