A Developmental Scientist Hypothesizes That Children Learn Language at Such

question 33

Multiple Choice

A developmental scientist hypothesizes that children learn language at such young ages because the brain guides learning through "regions" innately dedicated to language. Which idea best characterizes this type of theory?

• A) Bottom-up explanation of development
• B) Direct theory of learning
• C) Top-down explanation of development
• D) Active agent explanation of development
• E) Experiential learning

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Definitions:

Piaget's Stages

A theory describing the cognitive development of children, segmented into four stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.

Sensorimotor Stage

In Piaget’s theory, the stage (from birth to about 2 years of age) during which infants know the world mostly in terms of their sensory impressions and motor activities.

Concrete Operational

A stage in cognitive development, according to Piaget, where children aged about 7-12 years develop logical thinking but are still not capable of abstract thinking.

Motor Development

The process through which humans progress through a predictable set of movements and physical abilities throughout their lifespan.