Which Theory BEST Explains Changes in Cognitive Development as Children

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which theory BEST explains changes in cognitive development as children age?

• A)Freud's psychoanalytic theory
• B)Piaget's theory of cognitive development
• C)Erikson's theory of psychosocial development
• D)Bandura's social cognitive theory

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Definitions:

Self-Efficacy

Describes an individual's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Inward Achievement

The accomplishment of personal goals, growth, or development without necessarily having external recognition or validation.

Extrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform or engage in an activity due to external rewards or pressures rather than for the satisfaction derived from the activity itself.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat, often defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher.