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Kerry has an understanding of how the western United States was settled. He knows that large numbers of settlers came from Europe and tried to make a new life in the American West. His teacher, Mr. Rudy, notes in class that the settlers included some from Mexico and also some former slaves. Kerry now questions his own understanding. Which of the following Piagetian concepts is Kerry most clearly is displaying?
 
  a. Transformation
  b. Maturation
  c. Assimilation
  d. Disequilibrium

Question 2

According to Piaget's theory together with research examining the theory, which of the following best describes the thinking of adolescents?
 
  a. They are formal operational in their thinking in all areas except higher-level mathematics.
  b. They are concrete operational in their thinking in all areas.
  c. They are formal operational in their thinking, but research indicates that a majority remain concrete operational outside their areas of expertise.
  d. They should be concrete operational in their thinking, but research indicates that the majority can be formal operational if they have been given the appropriate prerequisite experiences to advance their development.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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