Elijah is a 3-year-old boy who likes to spread his peas and carrots all over his plate. After spreading out his food, he asks for more. His mom pushes all the food together and Elijah continues to eat. Which period of cognitive development is Elijah in?
A) egocentrism
B) sensorimotor
C) preoperational
D) accommodation

Question

Elijah is a 3-year-old boy who likes to spread his peas and carrots all over his plate. After spreading out his food, he asks for more. His mom pushes all the food together and Elijah continues to eat. Which period of cognitive development is Elijah in?
A) egocentrism 
B) sensorimotor
C) preoperational 
D) accommodation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Elijah is in the preoperational period of cognitive development, as evidenced by his inability to understand that his actions (spreading food out and then asking for more) do not create more food. This age group also struggles with conservation tasks and often engages in magical thinking.

Elijah Is a 3-Year-Old Boy Who Likes to Spread His