How Is Piaget's Explanation of Cognitive Development Different from That

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Multiple Choice

How is Piaget's explanation of cognitive development different from that of Siegler's explanation?

• A) Siegler sees cognitive development more in terms of operant consequences (i.e., reinforcement and punishment).
• B) Siegler sees cognitive development more in terms of genetic and biological factors.
• C) Piaget sees cognitive development more in terms of qualitative steps in which new ideas replace old.
• D) Piaget sees cognitive development more in terms of language and less in terms of spatial skills.

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