Kate Explains,"When I Was a Little Girl,I Always Wanted to Be

question 21

Multiple Choice

Kate explains,"When I was a little girl,I always wanted to be outside playing and getting dirty.However,my mom dressed me in fussy clothes with lots of ruffles and bows,and dressy shoes that were hard to play in.If I did manage to go outside and I got my clothes and shoes dirty,my mom would be upset with me.I hated wearing those clothes,but I saw how happy it made my mom when I wore them and kept them clean,so I kept on wearing them."

• A) social learning theory
• B) cognitive development theory
• C) queer theory
• D) symbolic interactionism
• E) standpoint theory

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Definitions:

Vygotsky

A Russian psychologist who emphasized the importance of social interaction and cultural context in cognitive development.

Interactions with Others

The various ways in which individuals connect, communicate, and behave towards each other in society.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed.

Piaget's Findings

Refers to the groundbreaking conclusions by Jean Piaget regarding the cognitive development of children, including stages such as sensorimotor and preoperational.