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According to Piaget, the stage at which people develop the ability to think abstractly is called the:
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10. Developmental Psychology
Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory
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According to Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory, the basic blocks of thinking and memory are known as which of the following?
A
Heuristics
B
Reflexes
C
Schemas
D
Scripts
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Understand that Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory focuses on how children develop thinking and memory structures over time.
Recognize that in Piaget's theory, the fundamental units of knowledge and cognitive processing are called 'schemas'.
Schemas are mental frameworks or building blocks that help individuals organize and interpret information based on experience.
Differentiate schemas from other options: 'Heuristics' are mental shortcuts, 'Reflexes' are automatic responses, and 'Scripts' are sequences of expected behaviors.
Conclude that the correct term for the basic blocks of thinking and memory in Piaget's theory is 'Schemas'.
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