According to the Most Recent Evidence, Which of the Following

question 219

Multiple Choice

According to the most recent evidence, which of the following is a criticism that can be made regarding Piaget's findings?

• A) The capacities of infants usually are not as high as claimed by Piaget.
• B) Object permanence has been shown as early as 1 month of age, thus refuting Piaget's claim that it is not established until toddlerhood.
• C) Piaget's theory seems to underestimate the age by which a child masters object permanence, indicating that they are not as egocentric as Piaget believed.
• D) Piaget's concept that the qualitative changes in cognitive processing are more important than the quantitative changes has been effectively refuted.

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Definitions:

More Plasticity

Increased ability of the brain to change and adapt in response to new experiences, learning, or injury.

Sociocultural Factors

Elements of a society's culture that impact an individual's behavior and perceptions, including traditions, norms, and social influences.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in regulating hunger, satiety, and body weight.

Neural Circuit

A network of neurons that are connected by synapses to carry out a specific function when activated.