Who Was 'Correct' About Child Development? Locke (Child as Blank

question 40

Multiple Choice

Who was 'correct' about child development? Locke (child as blank slate) or Rousseau (development unfolding naturally) ?

• A)Locke was correct.Experiences are crucial to a child's development.
• B)They were both correct.Experiences are crucial but a child's temperament can change what experiences he or she has access to.
• C)Rousseau was correct.The child's unique characteristics are crucial to a child's development.
• D)Neither were correct.Development is discontinuous.

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