What Is the Most Substantial Limitation in Applying Piaget's Theory

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the most substantial limitation in applying Piaget's theory to nonhuman animals?

• A)Most of Piaget's stages involve mental representation, which may be unique to humans.
• B)Piaget's tasks cannot be performed by animals because their hands are not dexterous enough.
• C)Animals are not able to answer the questions necessary for the analysis of Piaget's tasks.
• D)Animals generally develop much more quickly than humans do, and do not go through stages.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

The power to retain a slight amount of data in a state of readiness and activity for a brief period.

Long-Term Memory

A type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period, from days to decades, involving facts, experiences, and skills.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, where sensory information is retained for very short periods, usually under a second.

Executive Control System

A cognitive system responsible for planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and regulating attention and thoughts, critical for goal-directed behavior.