Jahoda (1980), a Leading Cross-Cultural Psychologist, Challenged Evidence That the Development

question 135

Multiple Choice

Jahoda (1980) , a leading cross-cultural psychologist, challenged evidence that the development of conservation was NOT universal because:

• A) he had another theory he wanted to promote.
• B) there was no support in the research for the conclusion that, in some cultures, people did not develop conservation.
• C) he claimed society couldn't function if everyone operated on Piaget's preoperational level.
• D) he had collected extensive evidence that led to other conclusions.

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