Two Developmental Psychologists Are Having a Conversation

question 27

Multiple Choice

Two developmental psychologists are having a conversation.One believes in the traditional view of developmental change;the other believes in the life-span view.Most likely,they would DISAGREE about:

• A)the scientific methods used to study development.
• B)whether the tabula rasa or innate goodness positions were correct.
• C)whether most developmental change occurs in infancy and early childhood or in later phases of development.
• D)whether the earlier theorists,such as Freud and Jung,were correct or whether the later theorists,such as Piaget and Skinner,were correct.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals perceive, think, and gain understanding of their world through the interaction and influence of genetic and learned factors.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development.

Zone of Proximal Development

A concept in education psychology referring to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Distal Learning

A term likely meant to refer to "distant learning," which involves educational processes that occur when instructors and students are not physically present in the same location.