A Number of Research Studies Suggest That Piaget ________ the Cognitive

question 285

Multiple Choice

A number of research studies suggest that Piaget ________ the cognitive abilities of young children.

• A) very accurately portrayed
• B) underestimated
• C) very inaccurately portrayed
• D) overestimated

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Definitions:

Social Influence

The effect that the words, actions, or mere presence of other people have on an individual's attitudes, beliefs, or behavior.

Perceptions

The way individuals interpret and understand their sensory information from the world around them.

Group Dynamics

The study of the behavior, interactions, and psychological processes that occur within a social group.

Risky Shift

The phenomenon where groups tend to make riskier decisions together than individuals would make on their own.