GStanley Hall Advocated Which of the Following Approaches in His

question 45

Multiple Choice

G.Stanley Hall advocated which of the following approaches in his theory of child development?

• A) a "structuralist" view, that the child passes through several distinct cognitive stages
• B) a "recapitulationist" view, that individual development parallels the evolution of the species
• C) a "functional" view, that the child progresses via trial-and-error learning experiences
• D) a "Freudian" view, that the child passes through several sexually oriented stages

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

The theory that we act to reduce the discomfort (dissonance) we feel when two of our thoughts (cognitions) are inconsistent. For example, when our awareness of our attitudes and of our actions clash, we can reduce the resulting dissonance by changing our attitudes.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Situational Attribution

The process of assigning the cause of behavior to environmental factors rather than to internal traits or motivations.

Role-Playing

A method or scenario in which individuals assume roles and act them out in a simulated context, often used in training, therapy, or educational settings.