Which Statement Best Exemplifies the Perspective Held by Most 21st

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which statement best exemplifies the perspective held by most 21st century developmentalists?

• A)Extreme black-and-white positions are in vogue.
• B)Freudian ideas (especially those concerning the issues of child sexual fantasy)are more accepted than ever.
• C)Learning approaches are effective at describing the development of thoughts but not effective at explaining the acquisition of behaviors.
• D)Humans and their environments mutually interact to influence development.

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Definitions:

Neo-Piagetian

An approach that integrates Jean Piaget's stage theory of cognitive development with current research and theories in cognitive neuroscience, aiming to better explain the processes and mechanisms of cognitive development.

Accommodation

In psychology, a concept of learning in which new information or experiences cause you to modify your existing schemas or ideas.

Cognitive Development

A field of study in neuroscience and psychology focusing on a child's development in terms of information processing, conceptual resources, perceptual skill, language learning, and other aspects of brain development.

Assimilation

The cognitive process of fitting new information into existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.