A Basic Tenet of Piagetian Theory Is That Cognitive Development

question 19

Multiple Choice

A basic tenet of Piagetian theory is that cognitive development at any age will be constrained by ______.

• A)long-term memory capacity
• B)short-term memory capacity
• C)knowledge base
• D)existing mental structures

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