Which of the Following Widely Held Assumptions About Children's Cognitive

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following widely held assumptions about children's cognitive development was derived from Jean Piaget?

• A)Children are blank slates receiving knowledge.
• B)Knowledge is funneled into children.
• C)Children passively absorb information.
• D)Children construct their knowledge.

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