Which of the Following Is an Implication of Piaget's Theory

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an implication of Piaget's theory for teaching practices?

• A) Teachers should tell children facts that they can absorb passively.
• B) Children should be encouraged to look at the consistency of their own thinking and to sort out any inconsistencies.
• C) The best teaching experiences are slightly behind a child's current level of thinking.
• D) Teachers should construct a child's understanding of the world.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a desired response.

Pill

A small, round, solid pharmaceutical oral dosage form of medication that can contain various active ingredients.

Pain

A distressing sensation and emotional experience linked to tissue damage or described in terms of such damage.

Positive Punishment

A behavior modification technique where an undesirable behavior is followed by an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of the behavior's recurrence.