A Major Criticism of Piaget's Theory Is That It

question 56

Multiple Choice

A major criticism of Piaget's theory is that it

• A)has few practical applications.
• B)focuses too heavily on the importance of social relationships in determining the course of development.
• C)portrays children as passive learners.
• D)underestimates the cognitive abilities of young children.

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Definitions:

Sensory

Pertaining to the senses or sensation, involving the reception and transmission of stimuli to the central nervous system.

Autonomic

Relating to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat and digestion.

Somnambulism

Also known as sleepwalking, a disorder that involves walking or performing other complex behaviors while asleep.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state in which a person has heightened focus and concentration, often used for therapeutic purposes.