Explain Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

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His theory of cognitive development argues that the ability to make logical decisions increases as a person grows older. Piaget noted that infants are highly egocentric, experiencing the world as if it were centered entirely on them. In stages, socialization lets them learn to use language and symbols, to think abstractly and logically, and to see things from different perspectives.

Sociology

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Values have to do with what people consider right and wrong

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Research has found that victims of violence seem to:

a. be very aware when a social encounter is becoming dangerous/violent b. have a unique capability to "spot" a potential abuser c. be less likely to discern when a social encounter is becoming dangerous/violent d. have no uniqueness in terms of being aware or not of an impending abusive context

Sociology

What women earn the most?

a. White women b. Black women c. Latina women d. Asian women

Sociology

As women in the Global North seek out full-time professional careers, many choose to outsource domestic labor, and even reproductive labor, to female immigrants who have migrated from the Global South in search of work. How does this affect gender inequality according to the text? What, if anything, is new about this trend?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology