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:

Partial Melting

The process by which only a portion of a solid is melted, often occurring in the Earth's mantle, leading to the generation of magma.

Metamorphism

The process by which the mineral composition and structure of rocks are changed by heat and pressure, without melting.

Magma

Molten rock located beneath the earth's surface, which can erupt as lava during a volcanic eruption and solidify to form igneous rocks.

Heat

A form of energy associated with the movement of atoms and molecules in substances.