With Which of the Following Statements Regarding Cognitive Development Would

question 418

Multiple Choice

With which of the following statements regarding cognitive development would Jean Piaget most likely agree?

• A)Cognitive development involves a balance of assimilation and accommodation.
• B)Assimilation and accommodation play a minor role in cognitive development.
• C)Accommodation is more important than assimilation in cognitive development.
• D)Assimilation is more important than accommodation in cognitive development.

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Definitions:

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism involving refusal to accept reality or facts, therefore avoiding dealing with painful feelings.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, memories, or desires are excluded from conscious awareness.

Projection

A defense mechanism where one attributes their own unwanted emotions or traits to other people.

Critical

Relating to the analysis, assessment, or evaluation of something with a focus on its merits, faults, and value.