Which Philosopher Viewed the Child as a Tabula Rasa, or Blank

question 106

Essay

Which philosopher viewed the child as a tabula rasa, or blank slate, for his development theory?
•Rousseau
•Freud
•Locke
•Plato

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Definitions:

Thecal Sac

The protective covering of the spinal cord and its nerve roots, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Conus Medullaris

The tapered, lower end of the spinal cord that occurs near the first and second lumbar vertebrae.

Lumbar Vertebrae

Lumbar Vertebrae are the five vertebrae located between the rib cage and the pelvis in the lower back, designed to bear much of the body's weight and stress.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain; part of the central nervous system.