Why Do Philosophical Perspectives on Childhood Differ from Those Proposed

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why do philosophical perspectives on childhood differ from those proposed by developmental psychologists?

• A)Philosophical perspectives are based on objective data collected through the use of controlled experiments.
• B)Philosophical perspectives are supported by persuasive, logical arguments and are more believable than those proposed by developmental psychologists.
• C)Philosophical perspectives have a long history and are based on more years of research than those of developmentalists.
• D)Developmentalist perspectives are based on objective data collection and analysis.

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