What Patterns Do Children Show According to Neo-Piagetian Research on Progression

question 170

Multiple Choice

What patterns do children show according to neo-Piagetian research on progression through Piaget's developmental stages

• A) They show a linear progression through the stages and will spend a roughly equal amount of time in each stage. 
• B) They may jump from stage to stage, initially showing high levels of functioning and then temporarily regressing back to a lower level of cognitive functioning. 
• C) They often show no evidence of object permanence until after they have mastered conservation. 
• D) They show evidence of attaining a "higher" stage for some tasks than others, if tested on multiple tasks at the same time.

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Definitions:

Proximity

Refers to the physical closeness between people, objects, or locations, influencing social interactions and relationships.

Grouping

The cognitive process of organizing stimuli or elements into groups or categories based on similarity, proximity, or other relational criteria.

Size Constancy

The perception of an object as having a constant size, despite changes in the size of its retinal image due to variations in its distance from the observer.

Physical Dimensions

Measurements that describe the size, shape, and volume of objects or spaces.