Jameal is ar the preoperational level of cognitive development. When he is asked why there is food on his plate, Jameal's most likely answer will be? A. "Mommy put it there." B. "Because I wanted it." C. "Because I am hungry." D."I asked for it."
because at this stage kids are mostly self centered. i think it would either be b or c but im not totally sure
A. seems to me to be the best choice. Kids at this age are very literal -- and literally the food is on his plate because his mother put it there.
I agree with Ms.Sue.
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I hope this helps a little more.
Jameal, being at the preoperational level of cognitive development, is most likely to choose his answer based on his subjective perspective rather than a cause-and-effect understanding of the situation. To determine the most probable answer, we can consider the characteristics of the preoperational stage and the options provided.
The preoperational stage is typically observed in children between the ages of 2 and 7. During this stage, children are egocentric, meaning they struggle to understand viewpoints other than their own and often explain events based on their personal experiences and desires.
With this in mind, let's evaluate the options:
A. "Mommy put it there." - This answer acknowledges the presence of the food but attributes it to someone else's action. However, since egocentrism is prominent in the preoperational stage, Jameal is more likely to focus on his own perspective rather than acknowledging the role of others.
B. "Because I wanted it." - This option aligns with the egocentric nature of the preoperational stage. Children at this stage tend to focus on their own desires and needs as an explanation for events. Therefore, this answer seems to be the most probable choice for Jameal.
C. "Because I am hungry." - While hunger may be a motivation for Jameal to have food on his plate, the preoperational stage is characterized by egocentrism rather than an understanding of physiological needs. Answer C would require an awareness of the relationship between hunger and food, which Jameal may not yet possess.
D. "I asked for it." - While it is possible for Jameal to request food, the preoperational stage makes it unlikely for him to recognize the causal connection between his request and the presence of food on his plate.
Considering Jameal's egocentrism and tendency to prioritize his desires, option B, "Because I wanted it," seems to be the most likely answer.