Most contemporary theories of cognitive development differ from both Piaget and Vygotsky as they argue that learning is
a. dependent on personality factors.
b. gradual rather than stagelike.
c. based on general domains rather than modules.
d. dependent on innate knowledge not social interaction.
Answer: b. gradual rather than stagelike.
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