Which Criticism Has Been Applied to Piaget's Stage Theory of Cognitive

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which criticism has been applied to Piaget's stage theory of cognitive development?

• A)Development proceeds in a more continuous,gradual fashion than a stage model would propose.
• B)The preoperational stage should really be divided into seven substages.
• C)Piaget didn't propose enough stages to account for cognitive development in infancy.
• D)Stages aren't distinct enough to capture the sudden jumps in qualitative reasoning that children go through.

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Definitions:

Thoracic Curvature

The natural curve of the thoracic spine, which is convex in shape when viewed from the side.

Cervical Curvature

This refers to the slight inward curve of the cervical spine, also known as the neck region of the spine.

Intervertebral Disc

A fibrocartilaginous structure located between the vertebrae that acts as a shock absorber and facilitates movement in the spine.

Lumbar Vertebra

One of the larger vertebrae located in the lower back part of the spinal column, supporting much of the body's weight.