When We Compare Piaget's View of Cognitive Development with the Information

question 168

Multiple Choice

When we compare Piaget's view of cognitive development with the information processing view

• A)both approaches acknowledge that the child plays a passive role in their own development
• B)both approaches see the child as playing an active role in their own development
• C)both approaches view that changes occur abruptly
• D)the Piagetian view is that children play an active role whereas in the information processing view the child's role is more passive

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Definitions:

Mother-infant Pairs

Denotes the dyadic relationship between a mother and her infant, often studied to understand attachment, development, and social interactions.

Preference

The act of favoring or choosing one option over others based on personal taste or desire.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals perceive, think, and gain understanding of their world through the interaction and influence of genetic and learned factors.

Psychologists

Professionals who study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how individuals relate to one another and their environments.