In Adolescence, the Pinnacle of Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Developmental

question 20

Multiple Choice

In adolescence, the pinnacle of Piaget's stages of cognitive developmental theory emerges known as ______.

• A) triarchic theory
• B) dual systems model
• C) formal operational reasoning
• D) concrete operational reasoning

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Definitions:

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist and one of the founding figures of humanistic psychology, known for developing client-centered therapy, emphasizing unconditional positive regard.

Abraham Maslow

An American psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology that prioritizes human needs.

Gestalt Psychology

A theory of mind and brain positing that the operational principle of the brain is holistic, parallel, and analog, with self-organizing tendencies; or the idea that natural systems and their properties should be viewed as wholes, not as collections of parts.

Representative Sample

A subgroup of a population selected to accurately reflect the characteristics of the larger group it represents for research purposes.