Which of the Following May Explain Why Piaget Underestimated the Abilities

question 361

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may explain why Piaget underestimated the abilities of infants?

• A)Limited physical skills were mistaken for limited cognitive skills.
• B)Critical periods were mistaken for sensitive periods.
• C)Babies are reaching physical and mental maturational readiness at an earlier age than when Piaget was observing their behaviors.
• D)The children used in his study may not have developed verbal skills.

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