Swiss Psychologist Jean Piaget Devised Complex Models of Cognitive Development

question 84

Multiple Choice

Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget devised complex models of cognitive development in children based on detailed records of interactions with his children. Which design best describes Piaget's research?

• A) Naturalistic observation design
• B) Experimental design
• C) Case study design
• D) Correlational design

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Definitions:

Dramaturgical Analysis

A perspective in sociology that likens social interaction to a theatrical performance, where individuals present themselves in ways that will be accepted by others.

Role-playing

A technique or activity in which individuals assume and act out roles different from their own to explore scenarios, behaviors, or viewpoints.

Frontstage Interaction

Describes the behavior and actions individuals display in social settings when they are in the view of an audience, emphasizing conformity to societal norms and roles.

Emotional Labor

The process of managing and sometimes suppressing emotions to fulfill the emotional requirements of a job or role in professional and personal settings.