A Challenge to Piaget's Theory of Development Takes Issue with His

question 91

Multiple Choice

A challenge to Piaget's theory of development takes issue with his argument that:

• A) all adults are capable of formal operational thought
• B) differentiating self from objects is very important
• C) individuals go through the developmental stages in the same order
• D) object permanence develops more quickly in females than in males

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Definitions:

Class Project

A group or individual task assigned within a course that requires applying learned theories and concepts to practical scenarios.

False Consensus

The cognitive bias to overestimate the extent to which others share one's beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.

Ingroup

A group to which an individual identifies as being a member, often viewed in contrast to an "outgroup".

Self-Focus

The act of directing attention inward, towards one's own thoughts, feelings, and experiences, which can influence self-awareness and personal growth.