Which Theories of Cognitive Development Highlighted Continuity and Discontinuity in the Developmental

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which theories of cognitive development highlighted continuity and discontinuity in the developmental process?

• A) Piaget and core-knowledge
• B) information-processing and dynamic-systems
• C) sociocultural and core-knowledge
• D) information-processing and sociocultural

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Definitions:

Adam Smith

An 18th-century Scottish economist and philosopher, best known for his works "The Wealth of Nations," which laid the foundations of classical free-market economic theory.

European Colonization

The process by which European powers occupied and controlled lands outside their continent, starting in the late 15th century, often resulting in significant cultural and economic changes.

"Discovery"

Often refers to the European "discovery" of lands outside of Europe, although these lands were already inhabited, marking the beginning of colonization.

Andes Mountain Chain

A continuous range of high mountains along the western coast of South America, extending over 7,000 km and including many of Earth’s highest peaks.