Which of the Following Reflects the View of Contemporary Developmental

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects the view of contemporary developmental psychologists and is in contrast to Piaget's analysis?

• A)Children's abilities to understand objects in their world depend on their development of language abilities.
• B)Very young children seem to understand a great deal about objects and how they work,even before they have had much experience interacting with them.
• C)Very young children seem to understand a great deal about objects and how they work,once they have gained substantial experience interacting with them.
• D)Children's abilities to understand objects in their world develop slowly over time.

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Definitions:

Post-Formal Thought

A stage of cognitive development going beyond Piaget's formal operational stage, characterized by the understanding that truth may vary from situation to situation and the use of critical thinking and problem solving.

Sinnott's Criteria

A set of conditions or standards developed by psychologist Jan D. Sinnott regarding adaptive cognition and complex problem solving.

Emerging Adulthood

A phase of development between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood, typically characterized by exploration and instability.

Infertility

The inability to conceive a child after a year or more of regular sexual intercourse without the use of contraception.