Current Research on Cognitive Development Indicates That

question 8

Multiple Choice

Current research on cognitive development indicates that

• A) Piaget overestimated the cognitive competence of young children.
• B) mental skills develop earlier than Piaget believed.
• C) Piaget's theory may apply only to middle-class male children.
• D) Piaget overlooked the importance of imprinting on cognitive development.

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Definitions:

Spiral Organ

A structure located in the cochlea of the inner ear, critical for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures on the surface of cells that move in a wave-like pattern to transport materials or aid in movement.

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through a medium such as air, producing the sensation of sound.

Inner Ear

The innermost part of the ear, containing the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, responsible for hearing and balance.