Some Neo-Piagetian Theorists Argue That the Development of Operational Thinking

question 108

Multiple Choice

Some Neo-Piagetian theorists argue that the development of operational thinking can best be understood in terms of

• A) a sudden shift to a new developmental stage.
• B) a gradual mastery of logical concepts as children age.
• C) expansion of information-processing capacity.
• D) children's interaction with adults and more skilled social models.

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