Which of the Following Is a Limitation of Piaget's Theory

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a limitation of Piaget's theory?

• A) He overestimated the competencies of infants and young children.
• B) Adolescents generally reach their full intellectual potential in all areas, regardless of education and experience.
• C) Children's performance on Piagetian problems can be improved with training.
• D) Piaget's stagewise account overemphasizes social and cultural influences on development.

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that mediates between desires, morals, and reality, playing a key role in decision making and identity.

Psychic Energy

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to the energy generated by the unconscious mind that can be directed into various psychological activities or behaviors.

Predictive Utility

The ability of a theory, model, or measurement to accurately forecast or anticipate future events or behaviors based on current data or observations.

Parsimonious

Favoring simplicity and minimalism, especially in explanations that involve the least number of assumptions.