A Major Shortcoming of the Componential Approach Is That It

question 105

Multiple Choice

A major shortcoming of the componential approach is that it

• A)overemphasizes the role of situational factors in intelligence.
• B)regards intelligence as entirely due to causes within the child.
• C)regards intelligence as entirely due to external forces.
• D)overemphasizes the role of cultural and educational experiences in intellectual development.

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Definitions:

Toddler

A child who walks with short, uncertain steps.

Neonates

Newborn infants, especially those in the first four weeks after birth, emphasizing early developmental and care needs.

Axons

Threadlike structures of neurons that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Differentiation

The process of becoming distinct or specialized in structure or function, or the mathematical process of finding a derivative.