Neo-Piagetians Argue That Piaget

question 128

Multiple Choice

Neo-Piagetians argue that Piaget

• A) was right on target with his theories and no changes should be made.
• B) got some ideas right but his theory needs considerable revision.
• C) was all wrong and should not be applied today.
• D) None of these.

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Definitions:

Concrete Operational Thought

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where children aged 7 to 11 years become capable of logical thought processes but are not yet able to think abstractly.

School-Age Children

Refers to children who are in the age range of attending elementary or primary school, typically ages 5 to 12.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget’s cognitive development theory where children are unable to think logically and engage in symbolic play.