In Cognitive Development Theory, children' focus on only one aspect of situation or focusing on one dimension & neglecting others is called____________?
Correct answer: C. Centration
- A. Seriation
- B. Conservation problem
- C. Centration
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Centration is the tendency to focus on one noticeable aspect of a situation while ignoring other relevant dimensions. It explains why preoperational children often fail conservation tasks.
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