According to Piaget, Infants' Earliest Schemas Are

question 188

Multiple Choice

According to Piaget, infants' earliest schemas are:

• A) the reflexes they have at birth.
• B) learned through reinforcement or lack of reinforcement.
• C) sensory in nature, but not presently including a motor component.
• D) conditioned responses learned during the first few months after birth.

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Definitions:

Sociocultural Theory

A theory of development that emphasizes the role of social interaction and cultural context in shaping cognitive development.

Proximal Development

A concept in the theory of learning which suggests that learners progress most effectively when they are guided by tasks slightly beyond their current competence.

Vygotsky

A Russian psychologist known for his theories on cognitive development, emphasizing the crucial role of social interaction in learning.

Cognitive Development

The process by which a child's understanding of the world changes due to age and experience, including the development of thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.