Which of the Following Does NOT Accurately Reflect a Contribution

question 148

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT accurately reflect a contribution of Piaget's theory of cognitive development

• A)Piaget's theory inspired many other theories of cognitive development.
• B)Piaget's theory gives a relatively accurate account of the order of age-related changes in cognitive development.
• C)Piaget's theory has been highly influential in education.
• D)Empirical evidence has strongly supported Piaget's claim that development proceeds in distinct stages, rather than in a gradual continuous fashion.

Describe how genetic variation within populations contributes to evolution.

Explain the impact of genetic drift, gene flow, and nonrandom mating on population genetics.

Identify and describe different forms of natural selection and their outcomes.

Understand the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and the conditions required for it.

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Affect

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Unconscious Motivations

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