Dr Smith Is Doing a Study to Determine What 9-Year-Olds

question 26

Multiple Choice

Dr. Smith is doing a study to determine what 9-year-olds know. Based on theory, he believes that the 9-year-olds will advance in knowledge based on instructions. Dr. Smith's belief is based on _____.

• A) the information processing perspective
• B) Piaget's theory of cognitive development
• C) Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development
• D) Erikson's theory of psychosocial development

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