Piaget Was a Pioneer in the Study of Cognitive Development

question 255

Multiple Choice

Piaget was a pioneer in the study of cognitive development and in the study of:

• A) moral reasoning.
• B) parental discipline.
• C) emotional attachment.
• D) language acquisition.

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