One Important Criticism of Piaget's Theory Is That

question 52

Multiple Choice

One important criticism of Piaget's theory is that

• A) he overestimated the competencies of infants and young children.
• B) his stagewise account pays insufficient attention to social and cultural influences.
• C) he overemphasized discovery learning and direct contact with the environment.
• D) children's performance on Piagetian tasks cannot be improved with training.

Understand key historical figures and their impact on the West.

Comprehend the major policies and acts influencing Western expansion and native relations.

Recognize the role of immigration and demographic changes in the development of the West.

Identify the environmental impacts and the inception of conservation efforts in the late 19th century.