Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Micro-Level Theories

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of micro-level theories?

• A) They oversimplify social life.
• B) They minimize the individual's ability to act.
• C) They emphasize what people do rather than the economic and social conditions that cause them to act as they do.
• D) They support a definition of old age as a time of decline.

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Definitions:

Concrete-operational Level

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children, typically aged 7 to 12, develop logical thought but still struggle with abstract concepts.

Horizontal Décalage

The variation in the development of similar cognitive abilities that occur at different rates within the same stage of development.

Socially Based Speech

Communication that is influenced by or involves interactions with others, reflecting social contexts and relationships.

Lev Vygotsky

A Russian psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, particularly the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development.