With Respect to Theories of Mind,which Statement Most Directly Captures

question 135

Multiple Choice

With respect to theories of mind,which statement most directly captures the viewpoint of contemporary researchers who suggest that children develop foundational theories to explain their experiences of the world?

• A)Children begin to develop a general theory with respect to some aspect of the world,then use new experiences to refine their theory.
• B)The dynamic interplay of assimilation and accommodation results in the movement of children through successive stages of cognitive functioning.
• C)Older children are fundamentally different from younger children with respect to their cognitive abilities.
• D)Children can differentiate mental and physical worlds if the proper foundation for drawing such distinctions is established.

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Definitions:

Confounding Variable

An external factor in a research study that can cause a false association between the study variables, compromising the results' validity.

Dependent Variable

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Psychotherapy

A form of treatment for mental health disorders where a trained therapist uses psychological techniques to help a patient understand and overcome their issues.

Experimental Study

A research methodology that determines the cause-and-effect relationship between variables by manipulating and controlling for certain factors.