Chapter 8 - Middle Childhood

The ability to group by common attributes.

• classification

• concrete operation

• conservation

• operation

• rehearsal

Technique children use to remember information

• concrete operation

• conservation

• operation

• rehearsal

• seriation

The use of logic based on what you have seen or experienced.

• classification

• concrete operation

• conservation

• seriation

• rehearsal

Ability to arrange items in increasing or decreasing order based on volume, size, or weight.

• classification

• conservation

• operation

• seriation

• rehearsal

The concept that a change in position or shape of substances does not change the quantity.

• classification

• concrete operation

• conservation

• seriation

• operation

Manipulation of ideas based on logic rather than perception.

• classification

• conservation

• seriation

• operation

Ability to understand the feelings of others.

• compassion

• empathy

• morality

Concept of using accepted rules of conduct when interacting with others.

• compassion

• empathy

• morality

Being aware of others' distress and wanting to help them.

• compassion

• empathy

• morality

Defining yourself in terms of the qualities, skills, and attributes you see in others.

• self-concept

• self-esteem

• social comparison