Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Piaget's Theory?​

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of Piaget's theory?​

• A) It excessively emphasized the role of maturation.
• B) It focused almost exclusively on learning processes.
• C) It did not explain the cognitive development of infants.
• D) It did not estimate the abilities of infants accurately.

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Definitions:

Linguistic-Relativity Hypothesis

The idea that the structure of a language affects its speakers' cognition or world view.

Nativist Theory

The hypothesis that some talents or capabilities are innate or embedded in the brain from birth.

Empiricist Theory

A philosophical perspective emphasizing that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience and observation rather than inherent ideas.

Observer-Expectancy Effect

refers to a cognitive bias wherein a researcher's expectations influence the participants of an experiment, potentially affecting the outcome.