Which of the Following Is NOT a Criticism of Piaget's

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of Piaget's theory of development?

• A)It pays little attention to emotional development.
• B)It pays little attention to the influence of education on intellectual development.
• C)It overestimates the cognitive abilities of young children.
• D)It says little about individual differences in ability.

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Definitions:

Sociohistorical Context

Sociohistorical context refers to how societal and historical factors influence and shape behaviors, events, and perceptions.

Classical Conditioning

Gaining knowledge through the connections made between an environmental cue and a stimulus that naturally exists.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that uses rewards and punishments to increase or decrease the likelihood of a behavior.

Behaviour Modification

A process of changing maladaptive or undesired behaviors through reinforcement strategies, punishment, or other learning techniques.