Which of the Following Statements Regarding Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive

question 243

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development is most accurate?

• A) Research results suggest that Piaget's theory was relatively accurate for the earlier stages but research has not been as supportive of the formal operational stage.
• B) Research results are largely consistent with Piaget's theory, but there are some important limitations and inaccuracies.
• C) Research regarding the validity of Piaget's theory has yet to be conducted.
• D) Research results suggest that Piaget's model is relatively accurate and, though the speed of cognitive development may be influenced by cultural factors, children cross culturally still pass through all the stages and in the correct order.

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Definitions:

Protons

Positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, contributing to the atom's mass and defining the element's atomic number.

Electrons

Electrons are subatomic particles with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

Positive Ions

Atoms or molecules that have lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.

Gain Electrons

The process by which an atom or a molecule acquires one or more electrons, often leading to a reduction in oxidation state.