One of the Criticisms of Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

question 117

Multiple Choice

One of the criticisms of Piaget's theory of cognitive development is that ​

• A)Piaget may have overestimated the cognitive skills of infants and preschool children.
• B)Piaget may have underestimated the influence of cultural factors on cognitive development.
• C)the theory focuses too much on individual differences in development.
• D)evidence for the theory is based on cross-sectional research.

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Definitions:

Medial Temporal Lobes

Regions of the brain crucial for the formation of new memories involving the hippocampus and surrounding areas.

Explicit Memories

Memories of facts and experiences that an individual can consciously recall and describe.

Implicit Memories

Implicit memories are memories that influence our thoughts and behaviors without our conscious awareness, including skills and tasks learned through repetition.

Explicit Memory

The conscious recollection of information, such as facts and events, which can be verbally communicated.