What is the theory of core knowledge? How does it differ from Piaget’s theory of cognitive development?

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Ans: The theory of core knowledge is based on the idea that humans are born with innate cognitive systems that provide basic, or core knowledge for understanding the world (Spelke & Kinzler, 2007). These basic systems are not developed from experience; rather they represent knowledge that appears to be built into the human brain. This theory is a direct challenge to Piaget’s ideas that children construct even very basic knowledge about the nature of objects and people through experience.

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