According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following statements is most accurate?
A. Repetition is the most important experience for promoting cognitive growth.
B. Young children and adults approach problems using the same basic principles of logic and reasoning.
C. Encounters with discrepancy promote the growth of logical thinking.
D. Because they cannot use symbols, infants do not have the capacity for problem solving.
Answer: C
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a. ?falls b. ?motor vehicle accidents c. ?equipment malfunction d. ?co-worker violence
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. James-Lange—emotions involve cognitive interpretation. b. Cannon-Bard—physiological reactions precede emotional experience. c. Schachter-Singer—stimuli produce physiological reactions and emotional experiences simultaneously. d. None of these is correctly matched