Which Statement Best Summarizes Piaget's View as to Why Children

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes Piaget's view as to why children often hold erroneous explanations for real-world events?

• A)They do not attend to the explanations adults give.
• B)They do not remember the explanations that adults give.
• C)They lack curiosity and so do not question adults' explanations.
• D)They construct their own explanations based on their experiences.

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Definitions:

Equifinality

A principle in systems theory stating that different initial conditions can lead to the same end state.

Multifinality

A principle in psychology that suggests a single cause or condition can lead to multiple different outcomes, depending on the context or individual differences.

Nonlinearity

The property of a system where the output is not directly proportional to its input, often resulting in complex and unpredictable behavior.

Multilinearity

The concept that there are multiple pathways or trajectories in developmental processes.