Critics of Piaget Note That His Theory of Cognitive Development

question 87

Multiple Choice

Critics of Piaget note that his theory of cognitive development overlooks the __________ systems that are present from early infancy.

• A)intuitive and sequencing
• B)motor and permanence
• C)sensory and perceptual
• D)memory and conservation

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer part of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones which regulate metabolism and immunity, among other functions.

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones that play a critical role in regulating metabolism, inflammation, and immune responses in the body.

Glycogen Cascade

A biochemical process involving the breakdown of glycogen into glucose to provide energy for cellular processes.

General Adaptation Syndrome

a theory proposed by Hans Selye that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.