Evaluations of Piaget's Theory Have Suggested That

question 241

Multiple Choice

Evaluations of Piaget's theory have suggested that:

• A) children are passive participants in their cognitive development
• B) his stages are not as rigid as he proposed
• C) cognitive development should not be divided into subareas for research
• D) the order in which cognitive skills are acquired is not affected by culture

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Definitions:

Bandura's Concept

Pertains to the theory of social learning by Albert Bandura, which suggests that individuals learn through observing, mimicking, and replicating the behaviors of others.

Self-Regulation

The ability to manage and adjust one's behavior, emotions, or thoughts towards achieving personal goals.

Radical Behaviorism

A philosophy of the science of behavior emphasizing the study of observable behavior and the role of the environment as a determinant of behavior.

Motivates

The underlying drives, desires, or needs that propel individuals to act in certain ways or pursue particular goals.